Trying to fiqure out the defense we have here

[raleigh-panther]

On 1/20/2018 at 12:56 PM, tiger7_88 said:

Rivera's entire philosophy revolves around running the ball to increase time of possession so that the defense isn't on the field as much so that they are "fresher" which, according to those of this philosophy, should result in a better and more consistent defense.

The problem with Rivera's philosophy is that he executes the "run the ball and increase time of possession" part but it doesn't result in the outcome that he is looking for.  Rivera's defenses at Carolina, in his 7 years as head coach, have only been in the top 10 of the NFL in scoring defense twice.  All other years they've either been dead in the middle or near the bottom.

Which totally shatters his philosophy.  If you're going to sacrifice dynamic offense and the ability to score points for "ground and pound and run the clock", the second part of the formula, i.e. solid defense, HAS to come through or you just produce mediocrity.

Which is an excellent adjective to describe Ron Rivera.

Excellent point on TOP

NE, the gold standard, seldom owns the TOP advantage

The teams they beat do

[MHS831]

I would like to see  Worley moved to SS.  He has the skill set to face the LOS and he comes  up and makes tackles well.  He can't cover that well, but  vs. a TE or back, shoot.  I think he would be good in the deep half too.  Radical?  Not really.

Corn and Capt. for a year at nickel.  Bradberry vs. the #2 is a better fit.  Some have bashed Bradberry and compared him to Worley--not a fair comparison.  Bradberry has not been that bad vs. some very strong WRs this year.

Draft a FS and sign a veteran CB.  Draft a CB--the draft has a few decent CBs.

If we are going to blitz  every down, we need man corners.  Personally, I think Seymour is good depth.  These guys are young and we put a lot on this with our blitz packages. 

Just 1 opinion vs. hundreds of possible moves..

[panthersphan]

Well, TD's heading into his last season, Pep's probably done, Addison isn't young anymore, Shaq's not as good as DG had hoped, Vernon Butler???, Stahhhhh's as good as gone, oh and our secondary is straight doodoo butter. So there's that.

[Jangler]

old.

not saying that's a bad thing. but when does experienced become old? i'd say 2017.

[YungHamm]

13 hours ago, Doc Holiday said:

Only y’all are both wrong. If you think RR is only mediocre you have literally no idea how well we have it. 

Panthers have had it pretty good under Riverboat Ron. He’s won coach of the year twice, the playoffs 4 of the last 5 years with 3 straight Division champs, and a NFC champ with a super bowl appearance and y’all call him mediocre?

yall be trippin

And never had back to back winning seasons.. Doesn't sound that good to me

[Doc Holiday]

6 hours ago, YungHamm said:

And never had back to back winning seasons.. Doesn't sound that good to me

3 straight division championships. I don’t care that one of them wasn’t a “winning record” it’s still a winning season. you can have a winning season and still miss the playoffs. The goal is to get into the playoffs.