The 3-4

[JawnyBlaze]

err Thomas Davis as a DE in a 3-4 wuh? Those guys are usually >280 lbs and >6'2...

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

Only guy left to play DE, I forgot to put my () with my point that we need another big DE. I got going to fast.

EDIT:

I did that to show that we would need to draft another DE to run a 3-4.

[Boltergeist]

Re; Brayton - I think OAK was using him at LB in their 3-4

[Boltergeist]

Only guy left to play DE, I forgot to put my () with my point that we need another big DE. I got going to fast.

EDIT:

I did that to show that we would need to draft another DE to run a 3-4.

You need to pick up a 5-tech. Irvin's more suited to be a DE.

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

You need to pick up a 5-tech. Irvin's more suited to be a DE.

I was just doing it based on who we had.

But I think the Panthers are one good defensive end and one good defensive tackle away from being able to run multiple defensive schemes and having a top 10 defense.

Unfortunatley, I think QB is a more significant area of need. That is why I am for Newton #1 overall then a DT in round #3.

[Guest Setfree1012]

Martin----------------Godfrey

Brown-----Beason-----Davis-----Norwood

Hardy-----E. Johnson-----C. Johnson

I list Brown and Norwood as they're likely our best "speed rushers". I like the flexibility Beason and Davis can provide with their range and ability to cover man/zone.

Reguarding the DL C. Johnson, and Hardy have the size and strength to hold up, up front (could also see Tyler Brayton in this role as well). I remember in one of his early PC's or perhaps an interview, Rivera specifically mentioned DT-Ed Johnson, and being intrigued by him. I'm not sure why he fell out of favor with our staff last seaon as I remember him making plays early in the season as a starter til he had some inactive Sundays, as well as playing second string from time to time.

[Guest Setfree1012]

Martin----------------Godfrey

Brown-----Beason-----Davis-----Norwood

Hardy-----E. Johnson-----C. Johnson

I list Brown and Norwood as they're likely our best "speed rushers". I like the flexibility Beason and Davis can provide with their range and ability to cover man/zone.

Reguarding the DL C. Johnson, and Hardy have the size and strength to hold up, up front (could also see Tyler Brayton in this role as well). I remember in one of his early PC's or perhaps an interview, Rivera specifically mentioned DT-Ed Johnson, and being intrigued by him. I'm not sure why he fell out of favor with our staff last seaon as I remember him making plays early in the season as a starter til he had some inactive Sundays, as well as playing second string from time to time.

(Sorry no edit option) This is based off of our current roster FYI.

[Jackofalltrades]

We don't need to draft anyone for a 3-4 as it's not and won't be our base D, we're sticking with a 4-3 with some 34 concepts thrown in.

Let's not go overboard drafting for something we'll seldomly use.

[Jackofalltrades]

Also, Ed Johnson is no longer a Panther and isn't expected to be brought back.

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

We don't need to draft anyone for a 3-4 as it's not and won't be our base D, we're sticking with a 4-3 with some 34 concepts thrown in.

Let's not go overboard drafting for something we'll seldomly use.

I didn't say draft them for a 3-4, I said draft them solely on need and right now the Panthers really could use another DE (I would suspect they grab one in the later rounds), and we most notably need another DT (Of course that will be addressed.) The fact that we add two more guys just makes it easier to run a 3-4 especially if they have experience with both formations.

[Jackofalltrades]

Understand and agree.

[panthers55]

One of the reasons I want to go defense is to really give Rivera the chance to coach a defense with top talent at literally every position. I think he could really bring us to the top of the league again.

A DT in the first won't decide whether this defense is good or not. Frankly the best DTs not named Suh usually are mediocre their rookie year. I doubt 3 or 4 sacks his first year will put us over the top. We need several guys on defense and a few free agents. I would also suggest that the best defense would be keeping the other offense off the field by controlling the ball on offense ourselves. A good offense will instantly improve the defense. Seems to me once we fix that side of the ball, we will have a shot to contend. The defense will be better this year in either case.

[DaCityKats]

the dl in this class are deep and a lot of guys are schemed diversed so il love to see a hybrid d next season. i want at least 2 dline men this weekend.

[section543]

One of the things I'm looking forward to the most about the new coaches is improving our depth- having guys that actually make plays and contribute, not just impress Fox with his attitude in practice. I think we'll see huge turnover before the season starts.

If that's true, we COULD have the personnel in place to run the 3-4 this year. That has been the reason many on this board said we would never run it in the past.