Hollis Thomas doing better than Kemoeatu?

[Vagrant]

I would say that early returns look good on that. Our linebackers and defensive line haven't looked this good since Jenkins was in town. What do you guys think?

[Sultan33g]

yes!! sponge bob FTW:

[Catdaddy]

He's good, plus he is funny as hell in the interviews!

[88 Bronco]

Fiz did bash Kemo a lot...

[natty]

Thomas is doing well, but Maake has always been underrated.

http://www.nfl.com/videos/carolina-panthers/09000d5d80bfbee8

[DOUBLETROUBLE33]

So next year we'll have Kemo and Thomas on the field at the same time? 700lbs taking up hopefully 4 blockers?

[PhillyB]

Thomas is doing well, but Maake has always been underrated.

http://www.nfl.com/videos/carolina-panthers/09000d5d80bfbee8

that's a good play, but maake's problem has always been lack of penetration. he clogs running lanes and takes up two blockers, and he's definitely no slouch because of it... but Meeks' system needs a DT that can get pressure, collapse the pocket. Maake couldn't do that. Hollis Thomas can - and does.

[KillerKat]

Our defense was bad with Kemo in it. Now our defense is playing good right now. So far, I say yes.

[TerriblePizza]

I think its a combination of Thomas and Tyler. With the depth, Thomas can focus on run downs and not be worn down. Thomas wont be with us long term, but I'm glad we've got a solid contributor.

[Sultan33g]

So next year we'll have Kemo and Thomas on the field at the same time? 700lbs taking up hopefully 4 blockers?

that is a lot of five guys burgers!

[scpanther22]

So next year we'll have Kemo and Thomas on the field at the same time? 700lbs taking up hopefully 4 blockers?

No.Thomas wont be here next year..And kemo might not either

[pantherfan81]

Hollis Thomas is funny as hell! That dude kept looking over at us fans on the visitors side Sunday and kept making funny expresssions. Classic sh!t.

[CharlotteBeer.com]

I almost made this same thread. I agree that Kemo has always been underrated, but I think our line as a whole is indeed better than it was last year. It has steadily improved with the addition of Thomas and with Harris coming back from injury.

I hope Thomas is with us next year.

[Seamonk]

Thomas > Kemo

Dude can get push up the middle AND take up space. It's a lot better than having what used to seemingly be a 3 man rush for the past several years. after 2005, when we lost bruckner and pig farmer, we've only had 3 man rushes. so our pass rush as a whole suffers, our secondary suffers. our DEs suffer.