Pat Y: Best D in the NFC South

[Davidson Deac II]

We didn't get a player like cam on defense that will completely change the way we see them as a unit.

If we get completely healthy (admittedly a big if) Beason, Edwards, Kuechly, and maybe Hogan and Davis, have the potential to have as big a effect on defense as Cam did on offense.

[pantherclaw]

As long as the core guys remain healthy, I do expect the Panthers to have the best defense in the division.

I am surprised someone from outside the organization feels this way.

[NanceUSMC]

We didn't get a player like cam on defense that will completely change the way we see them as a unit.

I think getting Beason back qualifies, personally

[NanceUSMC]

Simply clearing off our IR list is the equivalent of a huge year in free agency... I think the results on the field will reflect this...

The bigger more serious issue will be depth...

[panthers55]

I think people here and elsewhere are going to be surprised by how good the Panthers are going to be if we can stay healthy. McDermott is a good coordinator who has had his linebackers decimated all three years he has been a coordinator. If he and the Panthers can catch a break this year, we could be the best defensive turnaround story in the league. Rivera has a history of producing top 5 defenses in his second year wherever he has been a coordinator. With him helping McDermott and Cam controlling the time of possession, Yaz might very right be right this year.

[iamhubby1]

The D will be a year older and wiser. A year bigger and stronger. A year smarter and better coached. And a year healthier. All these and more should do wonders for our Defensive effeciency.

We were so young last year. Hellz, we are still young. The good news, kids grow up.

Butler-4yrs

Hogan-2

Stanford-2

Nelson-1

Norman-0

Pugh-3

Martin-4

Smith-5

Nakamura-5

Maybe, just maybe, it is time for some of these guys to step up. If so, we should be much improved.

Hardy is in his third year as well, maybe he can add to our swag.

I say. Why Not? Fulfill that promise.