For those pushing for defensive lineman early.

[mick eye]

In 2007 Ron Meeks led the Colts defense comprised of several journeymen and late draft picks to a top defense. The Back seven and Freeney, Mathis, Brock and Ed Johnson were the big time players.

Defensive Linemen

• 79 Raheem Brock DT
  
• 60 Jeff Charleston DE
  
• 96 Keyunta Dawson DE
  
• 99 Ed Johnson DT
  
• 90 Dan Klecko DT
  
• 98 Robert Mathis DE
  
• 97 Quinn Pitcock DT
  
• 95 Darrell Reid DT/DE
  
• 91 Josh Thomas DE
  

We are MORE talented than that group. We find a Mathis type DE in the 3rd and maybe even sign Raheem Brock and we are set. Too many folks want the Vikings Dline. Stars and High picks all around. The 2010 Panther's defense will be fun to watch and exceed expectations.

[CharlotteBeer.com]

I appreciate the research, but couldn't you have just put this in the 20 other threads you have out about why the Panthers shouldn't draft a defensive lineman with their first pick?

We get it. Wide receiver, first pick.

[Delhommey]

I appreciate the research, but couldn't you have just put this in the 20 other threads you have out about why the Panthers shouldn't draft a defensive lineman with their first pick?

We get it. Golden Tate, first pick. Damn the cost, trade the draft away if needs be.

Fixed.

[bleys]

is that the same Ed Johnson that failed the substance abuse policy?

nooooooooooooooooo, not the Panthers...