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Brown not worried about lack of sacks

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Training camp’s a time when the shiny and new capture our attention.

Players who are steady, and quiet, and come without hype often fail to register.

But now more than ever, it’s clear how much the Carolina Panthers are going to need Everette Brown this season, and need him in a big way.

The second-year defensive end is almost easy to miss, except for the fact he’s perhaps their most promising pass-rush guy in a year they need all they can get. Despite that, he’s been overlooked through camp, since he opened as a backup (and since Tyler Brayton and Charles Johnson are better against the run), and seemed to be the only lineman who didn’t get a sack in the preseason opener at Baltimore.

Read more: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2010/08/17/1628730/brown-not-fretting-over-lack-of.html#ixzz0wxs4KXYr

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Sorry Everette, Hardy has looked much better than you so far. You may be 3rd string.

I want to see Hardy play against some real offensive linemen......with Brayton banged up I'd like to see him and CJ with the first unit. Then we will get a feel for what he can do (well, at least those who haven't been to camp as I assume he has gone against some of our top guys there).

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Brown and Hardy rushing from the edges on passing downs sounds like it should be a good combination.

I know a lot of people are down on Brown..no point trying to argue with them.

I'd also like to see Hardy with the starters during pre season. Want to see if can continue to play like he does against better players.

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The general consensus going into the season was people were excited and looking forward to seeing Browns progress. After one unproductive preseason game in the rain, now people want him to play LB. I just dont get our "fanbase."

Nonetheless, he is basically our first round pick this year, so he has to produce. I just want to see him progress, which will not happen if the coaches decide to tamper by throwing him into a new position for shits and giggles.

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The general consensus going into the season was people were excited and looking forward to seeing Browns progress. After one unproductive preseason game in the rain, now people want him to play LB. I just dont get our "fanbase."

Nonetheless, he is basically our first round pick this year, so he has to produce. I just want to see him progress, which will not happen if the coaches decide to tamper by throwing him into a new position for shits and giggles.

The only folks suggesting he move to linebacker are posters who really don't know how different there are or what skills sets are required. Plus it is much easier to find a linebacker in a 4-3 system than it is to find a 4-3 DE.

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The only folks suggesting he move to linebacker are posters who really don't know how different there are or what skills sets are required. Plus it is much easier to find a linebacker in a 4-3 system than it is to find a 4-3 DE.

but but but I heard that we are switching to the 3-4 and he will be a OLB cause of that. Don't ask me who told me that. I would have to kill u.

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