We are retaining 7 LB and only 4 CB in today’s nfl?

[GoobyPls]

This obsession with linebackers makes no sense, last year we got destroyed every time we played our base 4-3. The majority of the nfl played nickel 70% of the time and even dime defense is starting to catch on more than the 4-3.

 

 

[Malt Liquor]

Ole Riverboat Ron Rivera

[Moo Daeng]

I wouldn't expect that to remain the case.

[SmittysLawnGuy]

I really suspect Jacobs is the the sacrifice as we mull every cb cut.

[Smithers]

We have gone with 4 cbs several times in the past.  No big surprise.  

[Black&BlueBubba]

26 minutes ago, GoobyPls said:

This obsession with linebackers makes no sense, last year we got destroyed every time we played our base 4-3. The majority of the nfl played nickel 70% of the time and even dime defense is starting to catch on more than the 4-3.

 

 

For once I agree with you. I don’t think we are done yet.  I think Smith is going to PS. We just were high on him and didn’t think he would clear waivers so we are trying to slide him over later. 

[La Pantera]

We'll drop one when TD comes back... Sooo

[Pup McBarky]

Andre Smith was kept solely to hold a place until we bring in someone else from cuts or after week 1. He'll be waived after that and then hopefully clear waivers and signed to the PS.

And before you ask, yes, they figured Doss would be much more likely to clear waivers than Smith this weekend. If you were evaluating cuts by the Panthers, which position group would you consider to be stronger?

[Pup McBarky]

5 minutes ago, La Pantera said:

We'll drop one when TD comes back... Sooo

Bryan Cox Jr. or Obada. Or they'll drop one of those when they sign someone and drop A. Smith when TD returns. 

[Ace_Aladdin]

2 hours ago, GoobyPls said:

This obsession with linebackers makes no sense, last year we got destroyed every time we played our base 4-3. The majority of the nfl played nickel 70% of the time and even dime defense is starting to catch on more than the 4-3.

 

 

Or the LB corp got better in coverage ..ex  Shaq’s INTs in preseason 

You put the best players on the field. 

1 hour ago, Black&BlueBubba said:

For once I agree with you. I don’t think we are done yet.  I think Smith is going to PS. We just were high on him and didn’t think he would clear waivers so we are trying to slide him over later. 

Yea that’s why 70% of the league went 11-5?

[tondi]

What's to worry about with our all star cast of safeties backing them up? 

[Snake]

Hurn dog gonna Hurney. 

[musicman]

I think they kept Smith to see him a little longer as he was injured for most of the preseason and with TD suspended, why not. They will pick up another CB (Doss or someone else) after someone becomes available or they IR somebody with the designation to bring them back. 

[pantherclaw]

Nothing new.