Is this D better than the 2003 Super Bowl defense?

[Davidson Deac II]

is that last sentence a typo?

 

No. 

 

The 05 defense forced more turnovers than the 03 defense did, which helped compensate for an 05 offense that struggled, and had no real weapons outside of Steve Smith. 

 

During our Superbowl run, we had a pretty good offense to go with a very good defense.  Stephen Davis, Moose, Proehl, and Steve Smith gave us a very effective offense with some good weapons.  When we went to the NFC championship game in 05, it was mainly on the strength of our d. 

[PhillyB]

OP must be zod's kid or something

[Chimera]

No.

The 05 defense forced more turnovers than the 03 defense did, which helped compensate for an 05 offense that struggled, and had no real weapons outside of Steve Smith.

During our Superbowl run, we had a pretty good offense to go with a very good defense. Stephen Davis, Moose, Proehl, and Steve Smith gave us a very effective offense with some good weapons. When we went to the NFC championship game in 05, it was mainly on the strength of our d.

ok that makes more sense.

I remember how explosive the 2005 team was but yes there were definitely some games that looked like our 2010 offense

[iBBB]

FYI,

 

i know that stats are for losers, but this is where this defense is ranked as of right now.

 

 

[Chimera]

FIY,

i know that stats are for losers, but this is where this defense is ranked as of right now.

not to be a negative Nancy, but what offensive powerhouses have we faced?

[FootballMaestro]

Great defenses don't give up game winning drives over and over again, when the opposition has little to zero time outs and precious seconds left on the game clock. That goes for the 2011, 2012, and Panther defense this year so far. 

 

On top of that, the Panthers have only played 5 games so far this year. It's too early to say so. 

[Guest Spider Monkey]

not to be a negative Nancy, but what offensive powerhouses have we faced?

All the teams we've played have put up big points vs other teams.

[sharkkiller]

not to be a negative Nancy, but what offensive powerhouses have we faced?

 

Seahawks:

 

PTS

26.2 

(9th)

YDS

372.7 

(11th)

PASS YDS

215.0 

(24th)

RUSH YDS

157.7 

(2nd)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bills:

 

PTS

22.7 

(18th)

YDS

344.2 

(16th)

PASS YDS

195.3 

(28th)

RUSH YDS

148.8 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Giants:

 

PTS

17.2 

(30th)

YDS

340.0 

(17th)

PASS YDS

272.2 

(10th)

RUSH YDS

67.8 

(30th)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cardinals:

 

PTS

18.5 

(25th)

YDS

322.3 

(26th)

PASS YDS

236.7 

(18th)

RUSH YDS

85.7 

(25th)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vikings:

PTS

25.0 

(11th)

YDS

338.4 

(19th)

PASS YDS

222.0 

(21st)

RUSH YDS

116.4 

(11th)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

But you have to keep in mind that they also played the Panthers' defense, and so the numbers are skewed as a result.

[Chimera]

All the teams we've played have put up big points vs other teams.

the seahawks maybe. but they padded their stats against the jags and their D Forces a lot of turnovers. Still, they run much more than they pass and I wouldn't consider them an offensive powerhouse.

[CharlottePanther]

According to NFL.com our D is ranked 2nd in points allowed, 3rd in total yards allowed, 7th in passing yards and 5th in rushing yards. That seemh pretty damn good to me.

[csx]

They could be. They need to keep it up.

[Mr. Scot]

The Front 7 - yes, the Backs - not sure.

 

The starting corners in 2003 were Terry Cousin and Reggie Howard.

 

The safeties were Mike Minter and Deon Grant.

 

I'd take Mike Minter for certain, but at about any other spot, it's debatable.

[osd22]

Peppers > Johnson

Jenkins > Lotulelei

Buckner > Edwards

Rucker > Hardy

 

Not sure I can agree - let`s talk in December again.

[csx]

I think Id take Mikkel over Minter and Grant over Mitchell but its close.