Guess who finished with a top 10 defense?

[Rhys]

We did. 8th overall defense

4th - in pass defense

22nd - in rush defense

Wonder where we'll end up at the end of next season if we lose Peppers?

[HPPantherzfan]

I, for one, hope we don't lose Pep

[CharlotteBeer.com]

I'd like to know how our defense looked if you prorated for just the last half of the schedule. That was when they really clicked.

I'm very happy with Meeks' first year, and can't wait to see what we can do next year.

[LaChance87]

I'd like to know how our defense looked if you prorated for just the last half of the schedule. That was when they really clicked.

I'm very happy with Meeks' first year, and can't wait to see what we can do next year.

I too am very please with how our defense played toward the end of the year! Just think about next year when all of our starters return, and the upgrades in free agency and draft.... I believe we would have had the best defense regardless of the injuries if the offense could have stayed on the field to get the defense more rest on the sidelines... instead of going alot of three and outs.

[Mesmer]

Guess what, we also finished with one of the best rushing attacks in NFL history.

So for a guy to have the #4 defense in 2009, and have one of the best rushing attacks in NFL history.. the same guy who like to "run the ball and play defense"

Why the hell are we 8-8?

Think about it. There is something seriously wrong with all of this. I'm not asking for an answer, because we all know it. Just think about it.

[Kakarot]

Top 5 defense next year!

With our excellent defense, rushing attack, and hopefully Matt Moore behind center; I expect big things next year. Next year could be special.

[CharlotteBeer.com]

Why the hell are we 8-8?

Think about it. There is something seriously wrong with all of this. I'm not asking for an answer, because we all know it. Just think about it.

It's even sadder when you think about some of our losses this year. And to think -- prior to the season's start we thought the last half of our schedule was going to be brutal.

[Zod]

We were number 9 in the most important stat, points allowed. Even with all the picks given up early in the season.

Not bad at all.

[Lout]

Guess what, we also finished with one of the best rushing attacks in NFL history.

So for a guy to have the #4 defense in 2009, and have one of the best rushing attacks in NFL history.. the same guy who like to "run the ball and play defense"

Why the hell are we 8-8?

Think about it. There is something seriously wrong with all of this. I'm not asking for an answer, because we all know it. Just think about it.

Delhomo. If we had a game manager at QB this year, we would have made the playoffs. We didn't need our QB to win the games for us, we just needed him to not lost the games. Delhomme couldn't do that.

[Kakarot]

Yea, going back and looking at all that(one of the best rushing attacks in nfl history and top 10 defense), it really is sad. We should be in the playoffs. Instead of Fox going around the media sounding like he's hurt and upset about the situation the FO has put him in with his contract, he should be lucky he has a damn job.

[Zod]

I would also like to point out that with Moore in at QB the Panthers D allowed roughly 10 points per game, making them the best in the league.

[Murph]

Damn you, Jake.

As a side note, our rushing D finished 20th last season against easier opponents. Meaning the loss of Kemo was not really that big. Of course there are other factors.

[ncguy2184]

yall have to remember tho for the 1rst half of the season the coaches were making jake throw the ball all game and we were not running the ball and when they changed that and went back to running we started wininng so i think it was jake and the coaches game plan

[jpniner]

Top 10 Defense

Top Running Game in NFL

Steve Smith

but no Playoffs..........thanks alot Delhomme! And in a year where all 6 NFC playoff teams look beatable