Tyler: Don't sleep on Panthers' new-look D-line

[Black]

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) -Tank Tyler has a sense of what outsiders think of Carolina's revamped defensive line without Julius Peppers and two other starters.

``I don't read the papers, but they might say we're the worst line in the league,'' Tyler said Monday. ``I would appreciate them saying that, because I'm always out to prove somebody wrong.''

http://www.rtsports.com/football-news/1000059411

[LaChance87]

Confidence, a chip on their sholder with something to prove I love it, and expect alot of people are going to be suprised how well they acually will play together! It'll improve throughout the year, the longer they play together, as long as injuries do not occur.

[Chaos]

"....hey....oh won't you play.....another..somebody done somebody wrong song...."

[CharlotteBeer.com]

I love it. Sounds like our entire defense is playing with something to prove. I think we'll be better off than we thought at the tackle position.

[panther4life]

I love it. Sounds like our entire defense is playing with something to prove. I think we'll be better off than we thought at the tackle position.

thanks to louis leonard, not tyler

[bryn10]

Good article. This makes me a little more optomistic regarding the D line. Hopefully Tank backs up this talk with outstanding play. We will know soon enough

[Squirrel]

From someone who hasnt proven anything.

[PantherProfessor]

our entire D will have a more aggressive attitude this season due to the fact that this is now Beason's squad. before other guys looked up to pep and some other less vocal vets.

but now this is officially his D to motivate. He is still pissed about the pro bowl snub, so i am sure he will have these guys flying around everywhere.

i think the D could be better than we think for this very reason.

[Peppers90 NC]

Good article. This makes me a little more optomistic regarding the D line. Hopefully Tank backs up this talk with outstanding play. We will know soon enough

Unfortunately, this rarely happens with State alum.

[CharlotteBeer.com]

thanks to louis leonard, not tyler

From someone who hasnt proven anything.

Unfortunately, this rarely happens with State alum.

Only you guys could find fault with someone who aspires to prove people like yourselves wrong. :frown2:

[Baschski]

If I'm not mistaken, it seems like all the reports from TC have been very positive about the d-line. I'm excited to see how they stack up Thursday.

[PantherProfessor]

If I'm not mistaken, it seems like all the reports from TC have been very positive about the d-line. I'm excited to see how they stack up Thursday.

they sure as hell looked good at fanfest. The DT's were getting pressure and the QB could not step up into the pocket like previous seasons to avoid the edge rushers. Hardy and Everette looked quick.

i think there is some potential with this group, we'll see how they all hold up though

[Panther59]

If I'm not mistaken, it seems like all the reports from TC have been very positive about the d-line. I'm excited to see how they stack up Thursday.

Yeah how ironic is it that the "lowly" DLine pretty much manhandled the OLine all day long at FanFest.

[God]

i like this tank tyler fellow.