The Beason Effect

[twylyght]

Haven't seen anyone else mention it yet...

It seemed like the run D picked up after Connor came in for Beasty. My initial thought is that Beason was out there playing hurt, so he couldn't play anywhere near full speed.

For whatever reason, I am glad that we kept Dan, and I hope he continues the good work.

[Double34Trouble28]

All I can think about is sitting here during the initial leaks of the Olsen trade when there was speculation we gave up Dan. I was so excited when it broke that we didn't.

[PantherFan52]

Connor is a damn man vs. the Run. Very good downhill LB but damn, i'm gonna miss Beason. Was looking forward to seeing the trio of he, anderson, and davis for the first time since 'nam.

[jtnc]

Connor is very good against the run, But it's gonna hurt the most on passing plays cause Beason is an excellent coverage LB.

[Double34Trouble28]

Connor is very good against the run, But it's gonna hurt the most on passing plays cause Beason is an excellent coverage LB.

Think someone else comes in on passing downs? Gaither? Admittedly, I don't know Gaither's track record against the pass.

[DeeJay]

If we bring in someone else to help connor we still could have the best linebackers in the business. Beason back in 2012 stronger

[Carolina Fan]

Connor will have no problem picking up the slack, it's just that beason is the leader on defence and motivates them so hopefully he can still contribute that from the sideline

[Catalyst]

TD will have to pick up the on-field leadership role. Connor will do fine against the run; it's the pass that worries me. Beason is the best coverage LB in the game and Connor... isn't.

We'll have to either compensate for this in the scheme or find someone who can at least be decent in coverage. Thomas Willams maybe? He seems like someone who could explode if given the chance to play.

[carpanfan96]

Connor will come off the field on obvious passing downs and will probably see a snap share at the MLB job with a faster LB. Since it's GB this coming week, the Panthers might go to the Nickel package more often.

[Panther53521]

they short time Conner played he had 8 tackles, so IMO we will be fine. He will struggle in pass coverage, but I can live with that

[Jackofalltrades]

I don't credit Dan for the pick up in D, credit *wait for it....* in game adjustments! He was very solid though, glad he's still here.

[Floppin]

TD will have to pick up the on-field leadership role. Connor will do fine against the run; it's the pass that worries me. Beason is the best coverage LB in the game and Connor... isn't.

We'll have to either compensate for this in the scheme or find someone who can at least be decent in coverage. Thomas Willams maybe? He seems like someone who could explode if given the chance to play.

Thomas Williams' knock has been that he is slow, he is basically a poor mans Connor, he will be great in run defense but average to poor in pass coverage. I'd guess that Gaither will be the sub used on passing downs.

[lightsout]

Connor, to me, is as good against the run as Beason. But there is no denying that Beason is purely better than Connor in pass coverage. It's going to hurt not having the middle of the field being patrolled like Beason does it, but with the way we blitz, it won't kill us.

[Jackofalltrades]

Connor, to me, is as good against the run as Beason. But there is no denying that Beason is purely better than Connor in pass coverage. It's going to hurt not having the middle of the field being patrolled like Beason does it, but with the way we blitz, it won't kill us.

Yep, even RR in his presser yesterday mentioned that difference, called Dan a two down LB whereas Beason has the cvg skills to be an everydown LB. Said Connon could cover but that's not the ideal situation for him.