Panthers D: How much of it is Ron and how much of it is McDermott?

[OneBadCat]

Having some of the best players in the league probably has more to do with it. 

KK, Luke, TD, Star, Norman. All those guys are the very best in the NFL.

[firefox1234]

I always thought the killer intimacy of our LBs of what our D formidable 

[bigpoppa]

Can't leave Gettleman out of this conversation. The fact that we have good players is partially Hurney, partially Gettleman. The fact that we can keep good players is Gettleman.

[rayzor]

Jim Johnson

[Peppers90 NC]

Ron ran cover 2 in Chicago and a 3-4 in SD, so this isn't necessarily his defense all the way as he has run different systems. This is closer to the Philly defense both guys ran back there. It's an effort of the entire staff as far as game planning and SM makes the calls during the game. So, it's the Panthers defense.

[pantherclaw]

We are blessed with good coaches at every level and position group. 

Defensive minded HC will always have their influence, but Rivera allows his coaches to coach. 

[tondi]

Owners or GM's don't say they want to hire a defensive minded head coach so that coach can then have little impact on the defense.  I would say Ron, more than any other individual not on the field, is most responsible for our defenses success, both from a schematic and preparation perspective and from a talent assessment and development perspective.

[PiratePanther189]

Scheme, philosophy, and mentality is Ron

Playcalling and day-to-day oversight of the defense is McDermott

Same as any situation.

[mc52beast]

The D is basically Sean's, he draws up the schemes and puts players in the right places, Ron reviews the game plan and gives input...

[BigBoss]

I say Sean but I think both have had a hand in it. Things like Ron sticking with Josh, sticking with Greg, think about what kind of difference makers they became (I know Greg isn't here, but think about the year he had in 2013).

We've been lucky.