Ron Meeks vs Sean Mcdermott

[CRA]

I think the DC with a healthy Jon Beason is going to win vs. the one with no Jon Beason.

[redbuddha]

Since the lb's have been out all season. What will be the learning curve for them next season. Are they in the press box listening to coaches during the game, are they attending meetings, or are they on the sideline chilling during the game.

I am asking because I have not been able to watch any panthers games this season.

[rayzor]

players were excited and enjoyed playing in meeks's system. they talked about it all the time. you got the feeling that under meeks they were comfortable and their assigned responsibilities were tailor made just for them. they were playing with the system like it was their new favorite toy. this was the general consensus from day one.

how much influence fox had is irrelevant. the players were happy.

no one is saying poo about mcdermott's style of defense...and that worries me.

i think you're overplaying that a bit.

the players were happy because they weren't playing trgo's overly complicated defense. trgos' massive playbook allowed for no freedom and was overall just plain burdensome. meeks defense was a breath of fresh air. you heard a lot of excitement that first year, but it dissipated.

the guys were very vocal talking about mcDs defense when they got the playbook and talked about how aggressive it is, esp. beason. you beter believe that gamble loves the D seing that it allows him to do what he's been wanting to do and cover the other teams #1. he's not stuck in a zone.

the team lost two of it's top leaders and more vocal people. the real reason you aren't hearing from these guys is 1) that they are struggling, esp. with the loss of beason and davis and 2) the offense is the big story.

[rayzor]

I think the DC with a healthy Jon Beason is going to win vs. the one with no Jon Beason.

agreed.

Since the lb's have been out all season. What will be the learning curve for them next season. Are they in the press box listening to coaches during the game, are they attending meetings, or are they on the sideline chilling during the game.

I am asking because I have not been able to watch any panthers games this season.

they are there and involved when allowed. i don't think they make road trips, but from what i can tell they've been there much of the rest of the time. i know i've seen TD quite a bit on the sidelines.