QB pressures/hurries from 2009

[Swarly]

Carolina. The Panthers go with the term “quarterback pressures’’ and their numbers are dramatically higher than Atlanta’s. Not sure if that’s a case of Carolina having a better pass rush or the coaches being more generous in their breakdowns. Whatever the case, former Carolina defensive end Julius Peppers was credited with a team-best 35 pressures. Former Carolina defensive tackle Damione Lewis was next with 21. Those guys are gone, but here’s something encouraging for those wondering about the future of Carolina’s defensive line: Defensive end Everette Brown had 16 pressures in a part-time role in his rookie season. Charles Johnson, another guy who now has a chance to be a starter, had 12 pressures in a part-time role. Tyler Brayton, who started last season and seems destined to end up elsewhere as a free agent, had 14 pressures.

http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcsouth/post/_/id/8852/counting-qb-pressures-and-hurries

These numbers aren't official, and aren't tracked but apparently this is what some of our assistant coaches saw in the film room.

The one thing that surprised me most is that Brown had so many pressures with such a limited role.

[OneBadassCat]

CJ and Brown are going to be nasty.

[pantherfan81]

Young talent & Beason's blog is why I feel encouraged about our chances this season.

[carpanfan96]

There are a few sites that track Hurries/pressures and hits. Peppers was 5th last year in hurries in the NFL.

[Swarly]

All I know is, when Everette Brown was on the field, he was ALWAYS around the ball. Even plays 20 yards down the field, I remember seeing Brown around the tackle. All he has to do is get stronger in the offseason. I remember he had a sack on Freeman but couldnt take him down. I know Freeman is a big boy but Brown needs to throw him down.

The way our defense plays, just him forcing a bad throw is better than a sack in my opinion. Increases a chance for a turnover.

That's what I liked about him, he was always able to create pressure.

[panthers55]

Given that we are losing 70 pressures by guys no longer on the team, Brown and Johmson has better be nasty this year. It will hard for those two to fill the void.

On a related note I thought it was interesting that Lewis was second in hurries given that the general opinion seems to be that he never got penetration and put pressure on the passer.

[Squirrel]

Given that we are losing 70 pressures by guys no longer on the team, Brown and Johmson has better be nasty this year. It will hard for those two to fill the void.

On a related note I thought it was interesting that Lewis was second in hurries given that the general opinion seems to be that he never got penetration and put pressure on the passer.

Look at who turned into Mr. Negative. What happened to trusting Fox.

[Saint J]

besides atlanta none of those figures look realistic.

[panthers55]

Look at who turned into Mr. Negative. What happened to trusting Fox.

I do trust Fox. Right now I don't trust Richardson to give Fox the tools he needs to win this year. But Hurney may show the doubters how good he actually is if he can rummage around in the bargain basement and the lower rounds of the draft and undrafted free agents to pull out a few rabbits from his hat and turn lemons into lemonade.

[Brooklyn Bully]

Keep in mind, Pep was doubled an awful lot, which makes it easier for others to get to the QB. I doubt any of our D-Line gets double this year. I hope CJ and EB can handle the pressure of having to be IT now. Because...they have to be it. Our it is gone.

[Swarly]

I do trust Fox. Right now I don't trust Richardson to give Fox the tools he needs to win this year. But Hurney may show the doubters how good he actually is if he can rummage around in the bargain basement and the lower rounds of the draft and undrafted free agents to pull out a few rabbits from his hat and turn lemons into lemonade.

Hurney is an excellent drafter, I believe he can make it happen. Last year we had our hands tied with Peppers/Jakes enormous salaries, as well as injury after injury after injury and we still managed to put up a .500 record.

Fact is, we may be losing Peppers, but we're also gaining a healthy Thomas Davis. A lot of people forget that.

[Delhommey]

Brown missed a few sacks by not being able to take the QB down. Hopefully he gets a little rocked up this offseason.

[Seal (SmittyIsOurSavior)]

Brown has a deadly little spin move that he puts on those offensive linemen. He could surprise big time.

[KillerKat]

Keep in mind, Pep was doubled an awful lot, which makes it easier for others to get to the QB. I doubt any of our D-Line gets double this year. I hope CJ and EB can handle the pressure of having to be IT now. Because...they have to be it. Our it is gone.

This is bullsh*t! Damn you and your good logic! Pep is a lazy bum son of a bitch!