A sneak peek at our Hybrid defense.

[panthers55]

We have the personnel to run both schemes. And best of all this year we can switch from one to other with the same personnel on the field. That is the gold since changing folks out and then changing fronts is too easy to track and predict. It is really the flexibility of the OLBs that make all the difference.

[TheSpecialJuan]

Marques Hayes looking good there 

[MasterAwesome]

3 hours ago, LinvilleGorge said:

I'm not excited about the possibility of replicating poo from last year from a defensive schematic standpoint. No thank you.

Then what are you comfortable with us running? That rules out both a 3-4 and a 4-3 lol.

[Peppers90 NC]

Considering we went from top 6 in sacks every year down to 27 last year, maybe some of those experiments should be scratched.

[Black&BlueBubba]

1 hour ago, Peppers90 NC said:

Considering we went from top 6 in sacks every year down to 27 last year, maybe some of those experiments should be scratched.

It wasn’t this “experiments” that was the issue.  It was that fact that we could not pressure at all out of our base 4-3. It was bad.  And Washington calling the shots didn’t help. 

[LinvilleGorge]

8 hours ago, MasterAwesome said:

Then what are you comfortable with us running? That rules out both a 3-4 and a 4-3 lol.

Yes, because the base alignment of a defense is the only thing that matters schematically.

[Turnip]

I think Shaq might be more useful in a 3-4

[MasterAwesome]

53 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Yes, because the base alignment of a defense is the only thing that matters schematically.

I mean...your statement was incredibly broad. Could you expand on that? What defensive schemes are you not wanting us to replicate? The video shows we were able to have success with these looks by generating confusion and therefore, generating quick pressure. Scheme versatility is always a plus IMO...the more you can throw at an opposing offense (i.e. the more unpredictable your defense), the harder it becomes for their offense to operate and adapt. Would you agree with that?

Last year was probably more a matter of not having the personnel and the experience to consistently successfully execute these schemes that we wanted. Both of those should be much improved this year.

[mc52beast]

Don’t forget about the 3-8 scheme we saw last year. It will revolutionize defense in the NFL.

[LinvilleGorge]

1 hour ago, MasterAwesome said:

I mean...your statement was incredibly broad. Could you expand on that? What defensive schemes are you not wanting us to replicate? The video shows we were able to have success with these looks by generating confusion and therefore, generating quick pressure. Scheme versatility is always a plus IMO...the more you can throw at an opposing offense (i.e. the more unpredictable your defense), the harder it becomes for their offense to operate and adapt. Would you agree with that?

Last year was probably more a matter of not having the personnel and the experience to consistently successfully execute these schemes that we wanted. Both of those should be much improved this year.

Last year the defense looked utterly lost put there under Washington, even Luke looked out of sorts. That's what I would prefer not to replicate. I like being unpredictable but it's only an advantage if you can keep everyone on the same page.

[rippadonn]

23 hours ago, AU-panther said:

There seem to be a percentage of fans that seem afraid to let go of the 4-3.  I wonder why?

I'm sure all teams run some variations of the 4-3 and 3-4 regardless of what is considered their base.  Also I'm sure there are some that are more hybrid then others, but at a certain point I wonder if you are diluting your talent.

I'm fine with being versatile but here are only so many resources (draft picks and cap space) to go around.

When the Panthers first took the field they were 3-4 with Dom Capers. It took teams by surprise for a while but the NFL soon adjusted and exploited our personnel. Since Capers left long ago we've been 4-3 and the comfort level set in.

Ron is talking about a hybrid which is smart.

[ForJimmy]

Burns, Addison, Irvin, Haynes and Miller. We have a ton of potential at edge rushers...  It’s going to be fun to watch!!

[MountaineerChemist10]

Very good stuff. I might even draft the Panthers D/ST for fantasy.

[steven8989]

15 hours ago, MountaineerChemist10 said:

Very good stuff. I might even draft the Panthers D/ST for fantasy.

I think ur going a little too far now lol.