Charles Johnson and Greg Olsen

[Davis83]

The D line gets a definite A+

The LB'ers get a C - Beason is not Beason right now. I have no idea why Kuechly keeps getting pulled off the field - he covers backs and TE's well. The LB tackling left alot to be desired - too high, seems everyone wants to lay a big hit instead of just wrapping up the legs for a short gain.

DB's - just too inconsistent. Nakamura is not a ball hawk - the INT was a gift, Ryan never saw him. Norman can't grasp the speed of the game nor situation awareness. Playing inside shoulder when the opposing team has 0 timeouts?

The D coordinator gets a D overall - he had a good plan, but needs to be a coach if he's coaching:

Bench hurt players whether they are a star or not. Bench/teach poor performers in the 2ndary.

[Judo Thoreau]

Can anyone think of a time a panthers lineman had as good a game johnson had today? Peppers probably had 3.5 sacks in a game or two but i dont feel like looking it up.

Peppers against the Lions his rookie year (I think) would be up there. Also, Alexander looks like a steal. Norman too.. not many rookie CBs play too much better considering he has almost no safety support.

[Ken]

Our LBs apart from Kuechly was generally poor along with the secondary(except for Gamble) Our D Line had a great game.

[Kuech the Sneak]

Can we leave kuechly on the field please? He was our best LBer today....but we really need a dominant interior lineman and FS for this defense to be considered "good"

[TheAmericanDream]

Johnson looked great today along with Alexander.