If Defenses Win Championships The Panthers Could Be In Trouble

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Published: August 30, 2009

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... juggernaut to contain. With Steve Smith, Mushin Muhammad, DeAngelo Williams, Jonathan Stewart, and the emergence of Mike Goodson, they could cause many a defense to suffer terrifying nightmares.

But through it all, the Panthers look to be very vulnerable on the defensive side. It is true that the Panthers return nine starters from last year's defense, but the gaping hole at defensive tackle up front could cause problems. They should sign a free agent soon, but the best they will be to get at this point is average.

The void at DT was never more evident than the Giants game last year when the Panther—minus Maake Kemoeatu and Damione Lewis—simply could not contain the Giants' strong ground game.

The secondary will also be an issue. Already inexperienced Godfrey recently went down with an injury, and Jon Beason and Thomas Davis—critical cogs of this defense—are also nursing injuries.

If all goes well, they could all be back by the begin...

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