What do you think our defensive identity will be?

[Cyberjag]

In 2015 we had thieve's avenue, with Josh Norman and Peanut Tillman bringing a swagger to the secondary.  That defense was a big part of what made the offense work--our average starting field position was best in the league and we were first in turnovers, turnover differential, and points off turnovers.  

The other big part of what made our offense work was Cam, and the way he was just having fun out there.  When he has that confidence and is enjoying himself, you see great things happen (my favorite play last year was "You've been watching film?  Watch this!").  This year he's got a new receiver, Olsen's back, and Samuel is back.  That's three more reliable outlets to go with CMC, which will allow him to mix it up and mess around with the defenses.  Unless the line turns to swiss cheese, I can't imagine him not having a good time with these weapons in Norv's system.

That brings us back to the defense.  We need an identity, right?  Where do we get the swagger from?  Luke, Peppers and TD are amazing, but they just come in and do their job (great though it may be).  Could it possibly be a rookie?  Or from the line?  What do you think?

[Carolina-Chuck18]

10 minutes ago, Cyberjag said:

 

That brings us back to the defense.  We need an identity, right?  Where do we get the swagger from?  Luke, Peppers and TD are amazing, but they just come in and do their job (great though it may be).  Could it possibly be a rookie?  Or from the line?  What do you think?

Defense was a problem all season in 17-18. I think we are clearly better now than last year. At least on paper we are. Poe will be a problem for offenses. I expect KK to have his best season since 2015 with Poe lining beside him. Star was huge in the run game but Poe can do exactly what Star does, do it better and can do more as a interior rusher. 

We will get the SWAGGER from “Mike Mitchell”. He will be a Panther. You know he’s a Rivera type of safety. Mitchell and Gaulden will def bring the swag. And Donte Jackson has it too. I’m so tired of quiet humbled no trash talking corners like James Bradberry (Mr. Hot Potato). 

[Joe the Show]

*insert picture of Gaulden flipping the bird*

[MHS831]

Faster, more flexible.  DL in coverage, DBs rushing--I would like to see Luke reading more and blitzing less.

[Panthro]

[The Huddler]

We will be known as the Panthers

[pantherj]

Well as we saw last season our secondary was too slow to handle the Saints. To compound the problem our interior d-line failed to generate pressure up the middle against Brees. To fix the problem we've made 2 major moves.

1.) We let Star walk (we could have easily paid him) and replaced him with Poe. The hope is that Poe can get more penetration than Star.

2.) Donte Jackon, who ran a 4.32 on a bad start, is here to add speed to the secondary to combat the Saints speed.

Our identity? Expect Jackson to be blitzed like crazy once he is up to speed. Captain was maybe the worst blitzing CB I've ever seen and yet the Panthers continued to blitz him. Jackson should have better results. We'll be aggressive like last season, but with better results.

[pantherj]

 

If you want to see Jackson blitz go to 6:15. He looks tiny, but he has that track star speed.

[Daddy_Uncle]

all the guys we added bring toughness, speed and more than anything attitude. I think we wanted attitude and swag back on defense and we addressed it with several guys full of it

[VGcollector]

I think we get less or the same amount of sacks but more come from corners and line backers. I think to protect luke he rushes more but thats fine we rush jackson and gaulden/ young line backers more. coleman had 2.5 sacks i think we can get more in secondary. i also think we will be good against the run and get alot of turnovers but give up pass yards late in the game due to lack of experience back there/ being tired and old. I think we rank 9th overall but its a strong 9 overall. Like us going against the saints and falcons will distort overall numbers as we will have to have a  shoot out with them. I also think we come in second in division if we dont win. 

[pantherclaw]

56 minutes ago, Panthro said:

That's a great look for you.

[Raskle]

2 hours ago, pantherclaw said:

That's a great look for you.

Don't pick on him.. he's an executive transvestite!

[Pimpdaddy]

...Riv is still the coach, with a defensive mind...hes conservative... so i say we'll be giving up chunks of yardage when it matters.... Prevent Panthers...

[Saca312]