Comparing the last 4-3 defensive roster Rivera had to ours...

[Cyberjag]

We could have all-pro talent at every position, but if they don't play well together it won't matter. That Bears defense mastered the team concept of the sport, and that's why they were dominant.

[Dpantherman]

I thought this was about the players themselves? Maybe im being stupid, but we aren't comparing the teams, theirs was obviously better because they went to super bowl.

Who knows what Rivera can do with our guys.

[Mr. Scot]

Beason now might be better than Urlacher now. Not certain Beason now is better than Urlacher then.

I admit I'm worried about how good Davis can be after two major injuries. I'd make a push to keep Anderson just in case but he may have an assured starting spot by signing elsewhere.

Connor's health (hip) may be a concern too.

[Davidson Deac II]

We could have all-pro talent at every position, but if they don't play well together it won't matter. That Bears defense mastered the team concept of the sport, and that's why they were dominant.

If you are talking about 05, they were definitely not dominant. In fact, our offense handled them in the playoffs, with only one legit threat at receiver and an average run game. They were very good at the beginning of the season, but they tailed off a little bit as the season ended.

[Dpantherman]

Im not certain either, so I'll just keep mine to myself. Mine would prob. be worse than the OPs. Where the hell is Dimbee?

[Cyberjag]

If you are talking about 05, they were definitely not dominant. In fact, our offense handled them in the playoffs, with only one legit threat at receiver and an average run game. They were very good at the beginning of the season, but they tailed off a little bit as the season ended.

I'm talking about the 2006 version, that was his last defense there.

[HSCBandit07]

homer fer reals

[MadHatter]

Ugh. I REALLY hope not. We could sign a really fat 10th grader and get the same results.

God, your understanding of football is pedestrian at best.

Fairely is a beast...he is very disruptive with inside push.

He would make the DL much better immediately.

[MadHatter]

Urlacher was better then than Beason is now.

Gamble is a very good cover corner, but not the playmaker of Vasher or Tillman. I think with Munny at the 2, which o don't want, I think we have an edge.

What you're eluding to, and rightly so, is that the unit does look a lot like what Rivera terrorizes the league with.

Vasher and Tillman only made plays due to the push from the DL. They were the recipient of bad passes by QB's. They have proven to be mediocre DB's overall.

[Actionman0z]

The Problem I have, is that MOST DT's take time to develop at the next level. For whatever reason its hard to come in and make an impact right away. A lot of those plays last night Fairly was doing his thing, some he was unblocked for. Regardless, if he can command a double at the next level that is a win win situation for us. I like him, I like that he is fiesty, but I dont like, and I do think that he is a DIRTY player. I do not think he is very smart either. I guess only time will tell. I am nervous about taking him, but I do not disagree at all, that he will help make us better. I am more than open to looking for a team that really wants him to trade up, (perhaps).

[SorthNarolina]

Beason now might be better than Urlacher now. Not certain Beason now is better than Urlacher then.

I admit I'm worried about how good Davis can be after two major injuries. I'd make a push to keep Anderson just in case but he may have an assured starting spot by signing elsewhere.

Connor's health (hip) may be a concern too.

I think Anderson has an assured starting spot here. The mysterious scary hip injury to Connor only cements it.

[OnlyPantherFaninMaine]

Oh how I wish we could somehow trade down and get Dareus and Amukamara. Two birds, one stone.

Wonder if we will make a splash in FA for a corner this off-season.

[woody]

Connor plays inside anways so Anderson should definately have starting job here.

[SorthNarolina]

I admire your bias towards our beloved Panthers but I think that your assessment is completely off. Their defense single-handedly took them to the Super Bowl. Our defense and personnel is nowhere near that level of play.

I tried to limit my bias but I don't see how our personnel + some DTs will limit Rivera to do his job which involves a top 5 defense.

Also the Bears defense didn't single offhandedly get them to the SB. They had excellent special teams and while their run game wasn't dominant it was good enough for them to control the clock.

Give the 2010 Panthers D some DTs and an average offense = 2006 Bears D.

Gut the 2006 Bears D and cripple the offense = 2010 Panthers D