Panthers keeping rookie DE Brown on the move in OTAs

[scpanther22]

“Our D-line coach (Brian Baker) wants us to be versatile and play both sides,” Brown said. “In college I probably played 90 percent of my plays on the right side, so I’m no stranger to it. It’s definitely going to help in the long run. When teams are trying to game plan against you it helps when they don’t know what side you’re coming from.”

Otah said he’s impressed with what he’s seen from Brown.

“He’s not as big as our other defensive ends but he’s real fast,” Otah said. “And he’s not a weak guy. He has this unexpected strength.”

In the meantime Brown is preparing for both, learning the techniques that come with each position

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[OneBadassCat]

Would be nice to switch him and Peppers around to confuse some offenses.

[rayzor]

Would be nice to switch him and Peppers around to confuse some offenses.

both from the same side? that could be scary.

i do like what otah said about him..."unexpected strength". i'm thinking a lot of OTs are going to be shocked by this guy.

[Bones McCoy]

I'd like to see him line up as an LB on passing downs

[Brandon]

I just can't wait to see this guy play, he may not have a full grasp of how to deal with NFL linemen for another year or so but he seems like such a hard worker it makes me think he may adapt a bit quicker than most.

[carolinarolls]

I like the fact that Otah likes him and Otah is already a respected source or gauge of defensive talent in his 2nd season.

[monstercat]

The things that have impressed me about Brown so far, is that he seems to be very intellegent and he has a great attitude to go along with his natural talent. We'll see what happens, but that's a pretty darn good combination to start with.

[Brandon]

The things that have impressed me about Brown so far, is that he seems to be very intellegent and he has a great attitude to go along with his natural talent. We'll see what happens, but that's a pretty darn good combination to start with.

Exactly. He reminds me a lot of Michael Strahan in a way, both about the same size with a LOT of different pass rush moves. Also both were very strong for only being in the 250lb range.

NOTE: I am not saying he will be as good as him, just that there are similarities.

[scpanther22]

who thinks him and otah get into at TC

[Mr. Scot]

who thinks him and otah get into at TC

Brown's personality doesn't lend to fights. Not sure Otah's does either.

Do I think they'll be at each other hard, though? Definitely.

[mantal]

Brown's personality doesn't lend to fights. Not sure Otah's does either.

Do I think they'll be at each other hard, though? Definitely.

I agree, but add that Spartanburg heat into the equation and anything can happen...

[rayzor]

Brown's personality doesn't lend to fights. Not sure Otah's does either.

Do I think they'll be at each other hard, though? Definitely.

well, otah and brayton got into it last year but i think it was more brayton's getting frustrated with being pulled all over the place and all the holding that otah was doing. otah did punch brayton's helmet in that skirmish, iirc.

[scpanther22]

I agree, but add that Spartanburg heat into the equation and anything can happen...

this is true..as steve smith says the "wave of heat" that you see can get to you

[Guest RT81]

brown has me pumped up I can't wait to see him on the field