Is anyone concerned about our run defense?

[pantherking15]

This part of Newton's article caught my attention.

One reason to panic: The Panthers gave up more than 100 yards rushing (177) for the third time in six games. The foundation of this defense is stopping the run. When this unit struggled in a seven-game non-winning streak last season, gap control was an issue.

http://espn.go.com/blog/carolina-panthers/post/_/id/16588/panthers-remain-undefeated-behind-jonathan-stewart-rushing-attack-defense

I know we gave up a big run, which makes the stats look bad. Also, the speedier,shiftier RBs like Sproles and Matthews seem to have more success against us, compared to power RBs. But, I'm somewhat surprised teams are having this much success running the ball on us, especially with Star/KK and Luke/TD in the starting lineup. How are the DEs looking in run defense? I know Charles Johnson excels in run defense, and he will be much needed when we face Atlanta's new high powered rushing attack.

[The Other Colbert]

I thought this was a rather weak point on Newton's behalf.  The run defense only got burned on one play and that may have had more to do with the shear amount of snaps the Eagles had already run. This defense is top 5 and will tighten up front against the run going forward.

No reason to panic.

[LUUUUUKE]

Nope, not at all. They got 1/2 those yards on one play. Not concerned whatsoever. 

[L-TownCat]

Newton is a little sour with us right now.  He is gonna be a little more prickly than usual.  He is becoming the next Darren Gantt.

[Jmac]

Contained Sproles and gave up the bulk of their rushing yards on one fluke run where bad angles where taken. Not concerned at this point.

[beastson]

No because Tampa put up garbage time yards, Seattle numbers are misleading because Wilson is a QB that can break free, and Eagles running style is very different than majority NFL teams

[Khyber53]

Considering the murderer's row of running backs they threw at us last night, I'd say we did really well in run defense. Take away Matthew's big run and it would be a great performance. As far as DEs versus the run I saw Ealy making some great plays. Really, though, our defense relies on linebackers to stop runners, which can mean you give up a few yards per carry. Davis and Luke were all over the place making plays.

I'm not worried about our run defense very much right now. Or our pass defense, honestly. 

[pantherclaw]

When our defense plays their assignments, there are no worries.

[JSouth]

Run D is fine. Take that big play away and the numbers sure look better. Im sure they will work on their gap control and cut down on some of the over pursuing. 

[pstall]

I think with GB passing attack and how you have to play them and be aware of the run, will be the best barometer of where this D really is. 

[Carolina Cajun]

Nope, CJ is out, and he's been replaced with primarily pass rushers who are mediocre in run defense (Allen and Delaire), so yea, we are giving up some extra rushing yards, but we're also getting more pressure on the QB from our ends than we were earlier in the year, so I'll take it.

[Jackofalltrades]

The bug play and picking up 5 -6 on first downs with Murray were a concern, it's something they'll continue to work on.

[Captain Morgan]

consider how much change our D line has gone through.  CJ out, Delair and Allen just playing their

second game last night.  We're having to move people around, Kony to the inside sometimes, KK to the outside sometimes.  Things will only get better as we go.

[stankowalski]

I think we can be better than what we've shown on occasion.  I remember back to last year, team's having that one big run play.  And by the way I've never been a fan of "well if you take away this one play we did pretty well".  No you can't take away that play because it actually happened.