Very interesting stat about our Rushers

[Khyber53]

I understand the whole 3-4 edge rushers aren't big enough in run defense, but I do have to say our DBs and safeties get in there. Out Edge guys, they sometimes seem to just take a break when its a run play. They need to show aggressive tendencies on both rushing and pass plays.

And give Love the start over Dontari. 

[Snake]

2 hours ago, LinvilleGorge said:

They weren't a good rush defense but they averaged 4.5, 4.6, 4.2, 4.3, and 4.5ypc during his MVP season. They were never as bad as this rush D.

Ouch. I remember them being not great and we are worse. I really just don't get how Rivera keeps his job. 

[Snake]

2 hours ago, rippadonn said:

Do you think the change was to get to these NFCS QBs quicker? Past years experience had showed us that if you can't get to Matt Ryan and Drew Brees quickly they can pick you apart.

The result is more sacks which in our division is necessary. You've got to touch these NFCS QBs or you'll have no chance at all Cam included.

 

 

I think with a true 3-4 scheme and better coaching this unit could get to the QB and stop the run. I guess Rivera was banking on Cams ability to put up monster numbers and when that didn't happen you were left with a leaky defense and a offensive that could not put up enough points. 

[TheSpecialJuan]

[Jus Rob]

Its gap control.  You rush the Qb while staying in your gap. Our DT, DE aren't getting this done wish we could blitz behind where we have problems with gap assignments 

[rippadonn]

3 hours ago, Snake said:

I think with a true 3-4 scheme and better coaching this unit could get to the QB and stop the run. I guess Rivera was banking on Cams ability to put up monster numbers and when that didn't happen you were left with a leaky defense and a offensive that could not put up enough points. 

Don't forget KK

[mc52beast]

2019 could go in the books as the worst run defense in Panthers(maybe NFL) history. 

[Proudiddy]

On 11/16/2019 at 1:50 AM, LinvilleGorge said:

We traded size/power for speed. Now, here's the downside: dead last in defensive yards per carry and dead last by a long shot in rushing TDs allowed.

 

Maybe, but we didnt have speed last year and were still getting gashed.  I really think it's scheme/execution related.