The missing link for the defense....

[firstdayfan]

Just wondering what everyone's views were on what exactly the defense is missing right now. In other words who or what position could we upgrade that would make the biggest difference for our defense?

Could it be signing Alex brown to shore up the defensive ends? How about drafting a game changing defensive tackle (Brian price is falling and could be had at the top of the second)? Or grabbing a fast playmaking linebacker?

We all know what is missing on offense (just ask Steve smith) but what's missing on defense. Oh and try to narrow it down to one person or position.

[panther4life]

If only it were easy enough to narrow it down to 1 person. I'd have to say a disruptive DT, like Kris Jenkins was in his prime when he was here would be the biggest difference for us next year.

[mmmbeans]

could have tons of holes, could have no holes. what's scary is we have no idea what kind of quality we have at 1/2 the defensive positions.

we need pass rush and whoever is on the board that can most effectively give us pass rush is the missing link.

[The Faceless]

As said before, a good pass rushing DT would do wonders with our speed on the field. Also, get Sherrod Martin more involved.

[capfolly]

First would be a disruptive DT like Kris Jenkins or Kevin Williams. Then a Polumalu-esque safety.

[YourMomsLover]

Just a Nick Hayden replacement would make me happy

[scpanther22]

A big NT that can get after the QB.

[Future of the Funchise]

A play maker... I don't care what position. I just want someone who can get in there and get it done.

[Jackofalltrades]

If only it were easy enough to narrow it down to 1 person. I'd have to say a disruptive DT, like Kris Jenkins was in his prime when he was here would be the biggest difference for us next year.

Agree 100%.

[panthers55]

Can't argue with a quick fast DT. I don't why we can't find a guy in the third. I would still like a receiver in the second and perhaps another in the 4th or 5th. At this point it is probably more important to get Moore some help and fill in the defense with some free agents after we see what we get in the draft.

[mick eye]

Can't argue with a quick fast DT. I don't why we can't find a guy in the third. I would still like a receiver in the second and perhaps another in the 4th or 5th. At this point it is probably more important to get Moore some help and fill in the defense with some free agents after we see what we get in the draft.

AGREED. A Kick returner that gives Double Trouble short fields and also stretches the field and pulls attention from Smith as a WR option.

As i have said before we may have that "missing piece" already on the roster and be in position to step it up. Connor, Johnson, Brown, etc. could be that spark plug.

[bleys]

As said before, a good pass rushing DT would do wonders with our speed on the field. Also, get Sherrod Martin more involved.

this.

[Snake]

With Meeks system we need a quick DT like Warren Sapp in his prime. He dose not have to be big just needs to create pressure and collapse the pocket

[mick eye]

Finding Warren Sapp in his prime is gonna be a tough proposition. Finding a guy that fits Meeks prototype of a Under tackle should not be too hard though.

Mick Williams of Pitt

Corey Peters of Kentucky

Earl Mitchell of Arizona

Mike Neal of Purdue

Arthur Jones of Syracuse

Also sleepers like Nate Collins of Virgina and Ricardo Matthews of Cinci

As you can tell NONE of these guys are 2nd round guys. Many are late rounders that can boot Nick Hayden to the curb or practice squad.