As soon as Dwan Edwards went down..

[lightsout]

Dwan is definitely disruptive.

Also, any idea what the fug got into Hardy? Dude went off. I think it was a little more than what the announcers said as far as him realizing his potential. He seemed pretty pissed off after that second sack. Like he just proved somebody wrong. I get the feeling a coach told him he was playing for his job after the season and so far, he hadn't done enough. Something like that. Love it. Our whole DL was a pleasant surprise today (minus the second half, but now we know WHY it was bad in the second half).

I know, we hate moral victories around here, but goddamn, between Kuechly, our DL in the first half, and the play-calling finally getting back to NFL-style, there is surprisingly a LOT to be happy about after that loss. Let's hope we can carry that into next Sunday and improve upon it. If we do, and if Rivera doesn't fug us again, it's a win.

[Kuech the Sneak]

The announcers said that hardy got yanked out of practice on thursday because the coaches didn't like the way he was practicing. So probably playing a little motivated

[brandon_87]

... our pass rush disappeared. No interior pass rush at all. Jay had time to throw and find receivers. He's a disruptive force and I'm glad we picked him up. I hope he's fine because we need him back in that line up.

you must not have noticed the 8 yard cushion we gave... EVERY fuging PLAY, all he did was hit marshall before he got to the corner... we didn't challenge it AT ALL

[Ivan The Awesome]

you must not have noticed the 8 yard cushion we gave... EVERY fuging PLAY, all he did was hit marshall before he got to the corner... we didn't challenge it AT ALL

That was McD being a dumbass and not recognizing the same play being used 4-5 times in a row. I'm talking from the point of edwards departure to the last second of play. There were basically no sacks or hurries, or pressure on Jay at all. Dwan is a huge deal in our line.

[PantherPhann89]

I certainly like the D Edwards pickup. He has made an impact every game.

[osd22]

I certainly like the D Edwards pickup. He has made an impact every game.

Agreed. I think he is one of Marty´s few good signings and a true contributor.

[PantherPhann89]

Agreed. I think he is one of Marty´s few good signings and a true contributor.

Yes he is. I hope that we retain him through next year in addition to signing fresh legs at DT

[spartan_pantherfan]

Edwards was a great pick up, still need another pass rushing DT and also a run stopper DT to help Ron because Fua is terrible. I've got high hopes for this D, the talent is there missing a piece or two. Hopefully the next coach brings in a stud DC ( Rex Ryan if hes let go? )

[Leeroy Jenkins PhD]

Fua looks like he is wearing roller skates out there! The man can not even hold the line, let alone get any movement. McClain and Fua were the biggest wastes of draft picks!!!!!

[CatMan72]

That and the Bears started playing small-ball (although McDerp didn't notice any adjustments).

[davos]

Dwan with a Star plus Alexander and CJ could be good going forward

[brandon_87]

That was McD being a dumbass and not recognizing the same play being used 4-5 times in a row. I'm talking from the point of edwards departure to the last second of play. There were basically no sacks or hurries, or pressure on Jay at all. Dwan is a huge deal in our line.

I agree to an extent, but at the same time, when Cutler just has a bunch of quick hits, there wasn't time for ANY D to get to him or cause pressure. I'm not sure why we changed up the coverage in the second half, but according to rivera, it was on purpose... I swore having that fuger as a head coach would improve the defensive play, but I guess not lol C'MON MAAAANNNNNN

[Chaos]

Ron Edwards on the other hand, I haven't heard his name called at all. And he supposedly was what our D line was missing all last season.

[Herbert The Love Bug]

Star or Hankins next to D. Edwards next year with Alexander, CJ and maybe Hardy on the outside(only if he continues to play like he did Sunday) And suddenly our D line is really good. Then have Luke, TD, and Anderson at LB. After getting one of the top 2 DT in the draft, start focusing on secondary through the draft and free agency and poof that's a potential top defense easily.