The 2014 Panthers defense will be better than the 2013 one

[peejeygee]

Our good fortune with injuries contributed greatly to our D last year and should not be overlooked. Its unwise to just assume that our D is automatically gonna keep us competetive. Balance and Flexibility is key in the nfl.

[Thal]

Without the offense going on those 8 minute scoring drives they might struggle.

[tondi]

I agree.  When the defense only has to take the field for 4-5 possessions per half due to the offense eating up all of the clock it make a big impact on pretty much everyhing they achieved last year.

[davos]

I'm to the point where the offense needs to be the first 3 picks in the draft but really think we target a strong safety or corner in R4-5 at the top of our big board.

 

I say this because Ahmad Dixon could be a great fit and seems like a guy that would mesh well with our defense.  

 

6'0 210

 

 

 

He started two seasons at the team's nickel "Bear" position, which is a hybrid LB/S role, but moved to safety for his senior year in 2013.

 

Baylor is known for its explosive offensive attack, but the Bears have some playmakers on defense as well, most notably Dixon, who patrols the entire field.

 

Size/speed combo+athletic+good awareness.  Downhill guy who is smart about laying the big hits and great in run support.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[SauceBoss]

Gettleman is setting us up to draft offense in the first 4 rounds. I aint even mad. 

That moment when he goes all D. Decides we don't need offense.

[heel31ok]

The D won't be better unless we get some better DB's. It will be about the same. The front 7 will make the secondary look better. That is until we can't get any pressure on the QB then the D won't be able to stop anything just like last year. We need a secondary that can cover, right now that has not been improved upon.

[Hammerin'Cameron34]

Our safety's could be stronger this year than they were last year. Mitchell was one close fug up away against the Dolphins and Mikey Wallace from being Naka 2.0