Build up the Dline, just like the Oline

[Jmac]

The offensive line has become the strongest unit on the team. They have made the running game click and kept Bryce vertical.

The next step is building a dominant Dline. Use the draft and FA to add the pieces needed. That would make the biggest difference. A QB would be nice (Bryce has looked better, but still not close to being a game changer.)

Defiantly need to get the defense up to snuff. If Bryce keeps improving, he may get another season. They can't go another season with the defense being a weak link.

Edited 3 hours ago by Jmac

[The Lobo]

Completely agree. Having a dominant front four changes the game, 2013 and 2015 come to mind. 

[jfra78]

Not just the line but the front 7, wouldn't mind double dipping at edge or an edge LB combo in the 1st 2 rounds

[CamWhoaaCam]

6 minutes ago, Jmac said:

The offensive line has become the strongest unit on the team. They have made the running game click and kept Bryce vertical.

The next step is building a dominant Dline. Use the draft and FA to add the pieces needed. That would make the biggest difference. A QB would be nice (Bryce has looked better, but still not close to being a game changer.)

Defiantly need to get the defense up to snuff. If Bryce keeps improving, he may get another season. They can't go another season with the defense being a weak link.

That's cool but just know we aren't winning anything until we solve the elephant in the room.

 

Franchise QB

 

[thennek]

Getting back Derrick Brown will be a big help……Brown plus Robinson is not a bad combination. Just need some Edge’s next. Would be great of Wonnum could be part of the solution. I actually think the secondary is in pretty good shape. 

[thennek]

10 minutes ago, The Lobo said:

Completely agree. Having a dominant front four changes the game, 2013 and 2015 come to mind. 

2002-2004: Peppers, Rucker, Buckner, Jenkins….

[Donald LaFell]

1 minute ago, thennek said:

2002-2004: Peppers, Rucker, Buckner, Jenkins….

I feel like Jenkins was only really great in 02/03, he took a long time to get back in shape. He was supposedly pretty good his first season with the Jets. Having him and Moose in 05 would have been amazing. 

[thennek]

2 minutes ago, Donald LaFell said:

I feel like Jenkins was only really great in 02/03, he took a long time to get back in shape. He was supposedly pretty good his first season with the Jets. Having him and Moose in 05 would have been amazing. 

Yeah he might have been hurt 2004 but what a great player in his early Panthers years. He was a “dawg”. Another parting gift from Seifart. 
 

[strato]

It is football, still. You control the LOS, both sides, you win that game most of the time.

Jenkins, we took so long to replace him. Way too long. Gettleman won me over big with his first draft. 

But he is another story.

Edited 3 hours ago by strato

[The Lobo]

49 minutes ago, thennek said:

2002-2004: Peppers, Rucker, Buckner, Jenkins….

Of course them too, I was just thinking recently. 

[MHS831]

1 hour ago, CamWhoaaCam said:

That's cool but just know we aren't winning anything until we solve the elephant in the room.

 

Franchise QB

 

That has to be the priority and should be until have one. I think there are 2 who have a good chance, and the others are developmental--and I think there are some decent qbs to develop.  I think we need a 2-part plan--Sign a vet, draft a QB, and let Bryce compete.  None of this entitlement crap.

As for the OP, he is right--we need a DT, an edge or two.   I also think we need to draft a WR.

[L-TownCat]

2 hours ago, jfra78 said:

Not just the line but the front 7, wouldn't mind double dipping at edge or an edge LB combo in the 1st 2 rounds

This.

Adding Brown back in the mix next year will help a lot.  I actually think the “line” is fine.  We need to upgrade the entire ILB/OLB group.  Toss in a ball hawking safety and we’re in business.

[BullCityP]

2 hours ago, CamWhoaaCam said:

That's cool but just know we aren't winning anything until we solve the elephant in the room.

 

Franchise QB

 

Can we PLEASE get one thread without bringing up the QB?? Lol this thread is literally about the defensive line smh 

[Davidson Deac II]

Got to admit I didn't think the 2015 line was that great.  It was good and the tackles were very good.  But the DE's were certainly not on par with Rucker/Peppers.  The strength of that defense were the linebackers and secondary.