Defense Predictions vs. Jacksonville

[CarolinaCatBrigade]

Gamble will shut down whoever he is covering. He held Fitzgerald to just 3 catches in game 1, his name wasn't called on giving up many catches in game 2. I believe Gamble will make the no name jacksonville #1 receiver even less knowable, as whoever Gamble covers will have minimal catches. I also believe Gamble comes up with a big play.

Gamble's predicted stats: 1 INT, 3 Tackles.

Charles Johnson has had one sack per game, and has been consistent with pressuring the QB thus far. With an inexperienced Gabbert, who is known to have happy feet, he will play a big role Sunday.

CJ's predicted stats: 2 sacks, 4 tackles, 1 for a loss.

Greg Hardy will have a field day as well against Gabbert, rushing against the weak side, I believe he will have an equal chance to make big plays, and due to double teams against CJ, he could have a better game, however going off of pure reason, I'm going to have to keep things somewhat reasonable.

Greg Hardy's predicted stats: 1 sack, 2 tackles.

Captain Munnerlyn, regardless of the knock on this kid, he's a player. I don't believe he will be a huge playmaker in this game, but I believe he plays a key role in defending the pass. I say he has more tackles than Gamble, because he will have to make up for the presence that Godfrey had over the top.

Captain Munnerlyn's predicted stats: 4 tackles.

Dan Connor will play a key role against MJD. He's a hard hitting LB that has a nose for the ball and plays down hill. He could easily start on 25+ teams if we didn't have Beason (which we currently don't). Jacksonville will be leaning heavily on the run. He has a solid game as damage control between the tackles.

Dan Connor's predicted stats: 7 tackles, 2 for a loss.

Sherrod Martin is my pick this game to take control and lead the defense. He's got raw ball hawking ability, and he has improved every year. He will come up with a few big plays, and he will have to chase down any run broken off by MJD. He contributes to forcing Jacksonville's offense off the field.

Sherrod Martin's predicted stats: 1 INT, 4 tackles.

My wild card is Jordan Pugh, being placed back at Safety (his normal position). He will have a few hiccups, but I believe he has the opportunity to make a few big plays. His statistics are a toss up, but I believe he comes through as a solid backup this game. He's no Charles Godfrey, but he will be alright as a temporary plug in.

Jordan Pugh's predicted stats: 4 tackles.

In conclusion, we will have to focus majority of our energy on stopping the run and forcing Gabbert to win against us in a shoot out. We already know Cam's maturity level is far better than we ever expected it to be at this point. If we need to, Cam will defeat Gabbert through the air. But, that's doubtful as I see us trying to establish the run in this game. Anyways, Rivera and company will try and place the game on Gabberts shoulders and we may possibly play the game: "My rookie is better than your rookie". Sunday will be fun.

Overall statistics:

Defense holds Gabbert to 11/19 112 yards, 2 picks.

MJD has a 105 yard game, 1 TD.

Panthers win 24 - 13.

[davos]

I say Dan Connor gets at least 10 tackles

CJ gets 2 sacks

[CarolinaCatBrigade]

I say Dan Connor gets at least 10 tackles

CJ gets 2 sacks

Depends on how many times Jax feeds MJD. Which should be a lot. I don't see 10, but anything's possible. Dan is quite the player.

[davos]

Depends on how many times Jax feeds MJD. Which should be a lot. I don't see 10, but anything's possible. Dan is quite the player.

I think we're gonna see the emergence of a great linebacker in Connor this season. I have high hopes for him and think our defense is going to become surprisingly stronger by mid-season. With Beason and Davis gone, this is giving our backups at the positions we're the best at a shot and I think we're still gonna be very solid even with just Connor, Anderson, Williams, & Gaither

And no doubt the jags are gonna be trying to run but I won't be surprised if they try a few play action bombs early to test our D and Gabbert

[Ivan The Awesome]

Hardy and Johnson should rack up 6 sacks combined.

[Hoenheim]

Thats a lot of sacks Ivan. That would mean we get to gabbert quite often.. I guess its possible though. I don't know much about jacksonville's pass protection capabilities.

[holderoftruth]

I think Gabbert will pass for at least 150 yards. Marcedes Lewis should have a nice game. They should be passing a lot in the second half if the offense does its job.

[I am Hubby]

I do believe if your Bold prediction comes to be, We will only be 1 game under .500. I say Bold for the fact that you give so much love to the D. Especially the back end, which we all know IS struggling.

The giddy in me says why not. The realist in me says, ok maybe.

[Ivan The Awesome]

Thats a lot of sacks Ivan. That would mean we get to gabbert quite often.. I guess its possible though. I don't know much about jacksonville's pass protection capabilities.

LOL, a guy can dream right? Jax line isn't the best, but it's not that good either. I mean they gave up 5 sacks last week?

Edit: never mind, they gave up 2 sacks. lol

[Jackofalltrades]

I think Jax remains one of the least effective O's in the league.

I think we give up 10 points, one td to MJD but only a 3 after we settle in.

[Jackofalltrades]

LOL, a guy can dream right? Jax line isn't the best, but it's not that good either. I mean they gave up 5 sacks last week?

Edit: never mind, they gave up 2 sacks. lol

We also have some new beef in the interior DL, I see our DE's having a good day.

[Guest Irv]

I predict jason williams steps up he was a third round pick so the talent is there it usually takes linebacks 3-5 seasons to get it right. for james anderson it took him a good bit before the game finally slowed down. The only person im worried about is pugh he seams to lose focus too much.

[Jackofalltrades]

Agree, and welcome.

IMO, this game will come down to knowing your assignments and discipline. Just do your job. Hit your gap, set your edge, play your zone and trust your teammates to do the same.

[frash.exe]

i really want us to have a complete game. cam with 3 tds, the backs getting 100 yards, the defense shutting down jacksonville's offense and creating turnovers. i think they need the confidence boost the jaguars can provide if they have any shot of winning the next few games