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Did Panthers Find Their Superman On Defense?(Nfl.com)


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The

Carolina Panthers

couldn't have hit a bigger home run in last year's draft. Armed with the top overall pick, they grabbed Cam Newton and watched the rookie quarterback transform their offense. The team went from scoring an NFL-worst 12.2 points per game in 2010 to 25.4 last season, tied for fifth best in the league.N

ewton didn't do this alone, but he came close. Nobody wanted to deal with Carolina's offense by season's end, but the Panthers were made human by their defense.

We can't give Carolina a top grade in this draft because they failed to address the defensive tackle position, but there's no mistake about the first round: They hit it big with Luke Kuechly.

Just as Newton did at quarterback, Kuechly turns the linebacker position from a weakness into a strength, based on the health of

Jon Beason.

Kuechly projects as a middle backer long-term, but will likely start on the weakside with Beason lined up inside. Kuechly is praised for his versatility and steady play; a smart defender who spoke to Panthers reporters about his love of preparation. He's mature,

but said, "You can be a different person when you play. You don't have to be nice. You can change your mind-set a little bit."

"He's exactly what we thought he is," coach Ron Rivera

told the team's official site after Friday's rookie

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We making up names for our LB core now?

Beason - Beast (already established)

Kuechly - Clark Kent? (kinda weak nickname)

TD - ?

Andy - ?

Think we just need a group nickname, like mt rushmore or something not that gay

(just trying to start something)

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