Jeremy Fowler: Don’t be surprised if Carolina makes some big moves on defense

[TheSpecialJuan]

Jeremy Fowler: Don’t be surprised if Carolina makes some big moves on defense. 

Mentions Devin Lloyd as an ideal fit in the middle. 

https://x.com/panthersontap/status/2028101193394713026?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA

[Daddy_Uncle]

I think they are locked in on Bradley Chubb and Devin Lloyd as FA priorities. Just from the stuff I have heard. 

Edited 51 minutes ago by Daddy_Uncle

[frankw]

I would certainly love to add a talent like Lloyd. But there is a legitimate question of how sustainable this model of chasing and potentially overpaying high priced free agents to resolve our issues is. It doesn't take a guru GM to sign the best available FA. We have many needs. Here's to hoping Dan knocks this upcoming draft out of the park. In the end that's all that will ultimately matter.

[HeelsPanthersCanes]

I'm fine to overpay for a middle linebacker.  It's essentially the QB of the defense, and with the right one everyone else on defense gets better.

With our market, and our team, overpaying is going to be required as no one wants to be in Charlotte, or part of a team that is 4th longest odds to win a Super Bowl. 

[Soul Rebel]

I really hope Morgan & Tillis find a way to double dip with some heavy hitters on D.

Lloyd/Mafe is ideal for me, though it would take some serious cap movement. I’d also be stoked for any combo of:

Lloyd or Dean @ LB

Mafe, Chubb, Hendrickson, Oweh, Phillips (can also kick inside in sub packages)
 

I do wonder if Lloyd is the splash and they don’t want to break the bank on EDGE, if they’re content seeing a healthy Pat + Scourton/Princely in year 2 with a true QB of the defense in Lloyd. 
 

I know folks are down on Wallace but could Lloyd allow Wallace to be more of who he is rather than who we want him to be? He’s a Robin that needs a Batman…..not a main character.

I also have concerns with Chenal and Quay at LB. I think Chenal gives me Turk 2.0 vibes but at LB. Quay’s blindspot is coverage and that is what we need help with at LB.