Panthers need edge rushers

[electro's horse]

I recently caught a lot of flack for saying I’ve barely noticed scourton or especially wonnum this season and oh look I’m right 

Left to right is now often they’re doubled. 

Bottom to top is basically how well they do.

So at the bottom left Jordan Burch is basically ignored and does nothing, while at the top right Myles Garrett is playing like a damn Balrog this year. 

Both wonnum and scourton are performing below expectations standardized against the other edge rushers. Scourton is double teamed more often on average, wonnum is right in the middle. 

Edge is just as important as qb heading into 2026. 

[Admiral Ackbar]

I think you are somewhat right.

Edge is a need, but man when I watch the Panthers on defense Scourton is consistently making plays that open my eyes. His motor is top tier, he seems to get better every week and is getting more playing time.

The dude is literally 21 years old. And on top of that, your chart here shows hes getting double teamed more than half the league lol. Why would that be if he wasnt good? Also consider D.Brown is out there drawing double teams as well. 

To me thats impressive

 

[Mistuh Jones]

Ackbar you are right. But what Electro means is we need quality reinforcements. We need 2 or 3 not 1

[ColumbusCounty]

Scourtin, I have zero concern about. Not only is he physical but his particular work ethic paired with that motor already tells me what l I need to know. He needs the reps and more time to develop. Right now he's at his floor but he's going to be a monster once he gets comfortable. 

Wonnum should really be more of a depth peice imo..... also add Pat Jones to that list. 

We do need another starter opposite Nic. If the plan is to let him develop in that starting role then the other side needs somebody who can run stop and make an immediate impact w/ the pass rush. 

[Donald LaFell]

I’m happy with Princely and Scourton with the understanding that they’ll probably be depth someday. I feel like we “hit” on them at least based on early results. If we are drafting in the middle of the 1st we’ll be too far out for some elite talent. Probably just go O line or LB at that point. 

[electro's horse]

33 minutes ago, Donald LaFell said:

I’m happy with Princely and Scourton with the understanding that they’ll probably be depth someday. I feel like we “hit” on them at least based on early results. If we are drafting in the middle of the 1st we’ll be too far out for some elite talent. Probably just go O line or LB at that point. 

This is where I am. They’re players that will get a second contract in the nfl.

That’s a marked improvement from the past couple of drafts, Bryce included. 

[mav1234]

2 minutes ago, electro's horse said:

This is where I am. They’re players that will get a second contract in the nfl.

That’s a marked improvement from the past couple of drafts, Bryce included. 

This is my thinking on them too. We don't know their ceiling yet but their floor looks to be depth. This is such a massive improvement from recent drafts. Of course, it's early enough for them to flop but boy are then early results promising.

But to your wider point, I think it would have helped the D a ton if we'd landed an edge at the trade deadline. Ah well.

[electro's horse]

Scourton looks and plays small to me. Maybe he looks better playing across from an actual defensive end.

i can’t remember a single thing wonnum has done all year. 

[Aussie Tank]

We do badly but i wonder if Evaros scheme isn't allowing pass rushers the freedom to use the full bag. I did read or hear somewhere that he wants them to set the first and foremost and the sacks come from coverage and the pass rushers second effort 

[WarPanthers89]

As much as people hated on him, it sure would be nice to have Burns right about now. People flipped over the contact he got which looks like a great deal in return, and he’s leading the league in sacks.

[ChibCU]

1 hour ago, WarPanthers89 said:

As much as people hated on him, it sure would be nice to have Burns right about now. People flipped over the contact he got which looks like a great deal in return, and he’s leading the league in sacks.

On paper, he was part of the best defensive line in the NFL. I don’t think there was a better landing spot.