i agree wholeheartedly with the Panthers being #1 in the NFC South...but let's not forget how poorly they played on defense down the stretch in '08. to get to #1 in the whole NFL the D must be there/be good for 16+ games. Time will tell and i hope the team is on the right track with the R Meeks system...seems the players really like it and that dynamic is huge...but it is another conservative approach in defensive philosophy...I hope they are able to put it into more of an attacking mode/style of play when needed! yes...tonight -v- nyg...the first progression/eval on how the D will stack up

talbot wrote:

Just wanted to point out the fact that neither the Saint's or Falcons' defense looked good against the Lions and Bengals.  They had a combined winning record of 4-27-1 last year

understood...i imagine the Panther D is po'ed and more than ready to right the ship...cuz they just struggled at years end in '08...I most certainly agree that, based on the talents they have a D they have the potential to be not only the best d in the NFC South but also in the league...it must happen if they are to reach/win the big one!