Start Delaire?

[Jeremy Igo]

If you remember, Delaire had a monster game against his former team earlier this year. Would you start him today, or at least get him in there early to see what he can do? 

[KillaCamNewton]

Id start Chuck Wiley and Jason Peter over CJ and Allen at this point

[csx]

I don't think it matters whether he start or not but rather he play well with the snaps he gets.

[MVPccaffrey]

Yes please, send CJ's old butt to the sidelines, where he's gotten as many sacks as the huddle the last few weeks

[Mojo]

As long as CJ gets less snaps I'm okay with the hot hand.   It doesn't send a good message to keep playing guys who have been underperforming for weeks.

[Carolina Cajun]

Regardless of opponent, I would start Delaire and Ealy this week to send a message.  Moreso, if CJ was butthurt about getting sat in the 4th quarter a few weeks ago, you got to know this would be a huge blow to his ego, so I would do it.  As for Allen, he hasn't stepped up, and while It might hurt his feelings, I'd do it more just to get the old man fresh and let him be the situational pass rusher we brought him here to be. 

[ThPantherFan]

I wouldn't have a problem starting him.  Definitely would like to see him get playing time early.

[caatfan]

Delaire might be a downgrade, but if so I doubt we'd notice.

[TheRumGone]

Give more reps to Ryan and Mario please.

[*FreeFua*]

It's Ealy we need starting. Delaire against the run is the equivalent to Bersin fielding punts and I can only handle one of those today 

[Nate Dogg]

I'd like to see Addison and Ealy out there together in passing situations. They both seem to be hungry.

[CPF4LIFE]

I remember when people were on here were saying Allen was gonna replace Hardy.....this place is hilarious whenever we pick up a new player

[Soul Rebel]

I don't think Allen is awful, rather he's been depended on for a role that he is not capable of at this point in his career. He is a rotational guy that will bridge the gap when starters rest, and has the potential to wreak havoc in the backfield.  A true starter, he is not.  Unfortunately, we've tried to fit him in to a role that he is struggling at, and it's time to limit his snaps. 

As for CJ.... I'm honestly torn. He's one of my favorite Panthers, but he is playing like garbage. 

I would start Ealy/Addison, and rotate Delaire in a ton in order to rediscover this pass rush.  I think CJ/Allen can come in too to keep fresh bodies on the field at all times, and grind the Bucs offense down. We need a pass rush to cover up our weaker secondary, especially with Coleman out.  

Delaire feasted on Jameis the first time around, so I hope Ron does the right thing and let Delaire loose. It's not about who's starting or finishing, it's about getting after the QB and stopping the run.  This defense needs to find its' identity and get their mojo back heading into the playoffs. 

[Snake]

We know what's going to happen but he deserves more reps.