Do we have the best defensive line in football

[Donald LaFell]

Didn’t realize it was the highest paid d line, oof 

[LinvilleGorge]

23 minutes ago, Saca312 said:

Agree on Poe, but disagree on Short. He's been largely effective, but because Poe sucked so much, teams literally doubled or focused all their attention on Short without consequence.

They no longer have that luxury with McCoy on the line.

I saw Short get repeatedly handled by single blockers.  That's what I honestly thought too until I went back and specifically watched him. He sucked last year.

[Saca312]

31 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

I saw Short get repeatedly handled by single blockers.  That's what I honestly thought too until I went back and specifically watched him. He sucked last year.

guess we come off different angles then. i thought he did really well from what I watched. But to each his own. 

I still think McCoy will open up more opportunities for Short so I'm not too worried. 

[bigdavis]

I look at the question a little differently than do a lot of you.

Rather than concentrating comparisons (or stats) of individual players, I see it as unit comparisons.

While it's premature to assume these individuals can come together as the "best defensive line in football," I feel there's a strong possibility they can.  Certainly the new combination of KK, Poe, and McCoy has to be a nightmare to block for opposing OC's, when we present a 3-4 look.  Poe was playing out of position last year.  Double team blocking of either him or KK worked -- this year, with McCoy in the mix there, who gets doubled?  Whoever it is, the other two benefit.  Opponents' inside running games should be severely limited ... and then comes 3rd and long.

When a QB's unable to step forward in the pocket (and I think those 3, or their subs, particularly Love) are able to bring pressure up the middle, the speed rushers we present will find it easier to meet at the QB.  There's a lot more depth of talent in our DL than in the past, and depth of talent outweighs the name recognition of individuals.

I have no idea who'll lead the team in sacks, or hurries, or knockdowns this year -- and don't care.  But I'm confident the unit as a whole will total a LOT MORE of each of these stats than they did in the past.

[Verge]

KK is top 10 at his position, outside of that, I'm not sure we have a top 12 guy on the line. 

[The Huddler]

10 hours ago, arbnranger said:

Is that a new Dillon pic?  Don’t recognize it 

its roger waters from pink floyd

[stirs]

7 hours ago, Verge said:

KK is top 10 at his position, outside of that, I'm not sure we have a top 12 guy on the line. 

What position would that be?

Interior of 34 or DE in a 34?

[xav8tor]

Regarding the original question, over the past few years, based on a new Next-Gen based stat from ESPN (which may, or may not, be valid), the Panthers have had some bright spots in the trenches individually, and as a team.  Check out the link with the stats, and be sure to read the accompanying blurb on what matters more (OL or DL) based on the stats (Pass Block and Pass Rush Win Rate). 

As far as the D-Line goes (PRWR), I'll let you discover for yourself who (surprisingly) is numero uno.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25074144/nfl-pass-blocking-pass-rushing-stats-final-leaderboard-pass-block-win-rate-pass-rush-win-rate

 

[mc52beast]

Poe and KK has the potential to be a very disruptive force last year but it didn’t happen. A lot of variables come into play like do  your players stay healthy, do they fit your scheme, who is calling the plays.

 

Potential is definitely there for a top 5 D, they gotta play the games first.

[Sean Payton's Vicodin]

I would have to say the rankings would go.

1.Eagles (by far)

2. 49ers

3. Panthers/Texans