Horton re-signed by Panthers

[pantherclaw]

Horton is consistently good against the run, and is disruptive. I was disappointed to see him go, although I knew they were trying to give others a chance to shine, that have a higher ceiling than Horton.

Love the hate in this thread. The Panthers are damned if they don't get somebody, while also being damned for bringing back guys that have proven they can help.  Guess you think there are better options. 

God Bless.

[Wundrbread33]

A big problem with our defense is inability to stop the run.

Wes, although not a pass rusher, gets it done against the run.

He can help us win games with that skill.

[iamhubby1]

7 minutes ago, Wundrbread33 said:

A big problem with our defense is inability to stop the run.

Wes, although not a pass rusher, gets it done against the run.

He can help us win games with that skill.

 

As a general rule, we have been doing about what we did last year, at stopping the run. We are just giving up more splash plays this year. Some of that is missed tackles, and some is a lack of gap control. We need to tighten that mother up. Limiting the run, and forcing teams into 3rd and longs, is what this team wants to do. Well, most teams I guess. But it was something we did well last year, and need to do a better job of, this year.

 

3rd and longs allow you to blitz more often. Mostly because you don't usually fear the long ball. That is where we make our money. We really do need to get back to stopping that running attack. Brees is hard enough to defend. If that running attack takes off. We are going to be in for a long day.

 

I heard that Ingram wasn't at practice the other day, or walked out of practice. Whatever it was, it sounded as though he was not a happy camper. But then again, I think it was espn, so take that with a grain of salt.

 

 

[Wundrbread33]

1 hour ago, iamhubby1 said:

 

As a general rule, we have been doing about what we did last year, at stopping the run. We are just giving up more splash plays this year. Some of that is missed tackles, and some is a lack of gap control. We need to tighten that mother up. Limiting the run, and forcing teams into 3rd and longs, is what this team wants to do. Well, most teams I guess. But it was something we did well last year, and need to do a better job of, this year.

 

3rd and longs allow you to blitz more often. Mostly because you don't usually fear the long ball. That is where we make our money. We really do need to get back to stopping that running attack. Brees is hard enough to defend. If that running attack takes off. We are going to be in for a long day.

 

I heard that Ingram wasn't at practice the other day, or walked out of practice. Whatever it was, it sounded as though he was not a happy camper. But then again, I think it was espn, so take that with a grain of salt.

 

 

Good points. I admit I haven't compared concrete stats, but the splash runs certainty hurt my perception, and I'm sure it frustrates the team.