For Carolina Panthers' defensive line, time for theories is over

[Rod Butsecks]

(By Darin Gantt, [email protected]) iThis is the sixth in a series of position-by-position looks at the Panthers as they prepare for the first day of training camp practice on July 29./ip/ As long as John Fox has been the head coach of the Carolina Panthers, his teams were defined by their defenses, specifically the pressure they were able to generate up front. It's a philosophy of his, made manifest by the fact he was able to draft DE Julius Peppers with his first pick and the trickle-down that his talent created.

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[CharlotteBeer.com]

Same with Johnson, the country-strong former third-round pick who has played well in his limited opportunities in the past.

Country-strong? Really?

When he's on, and well, he was a top pass-rusher in the SEC.

Gantt, I like your writing, but you need an editor my friend.

[Mr. Burgundy]

That was the most positive article ive heard about our dline and it wasnt even positive

[CharlotteBeer.com]

I can't wait to see Charles "Country Strong" Johnson tear it up this year.

[DaCityKats]

its just so many question marks on this d line.