The Panthers organization has just hired a new defensive coordinator. Mr. Ron Meeks everybody!!! Fuck yea!!! That means, on paper at least, TWO position coach upgrades. Want some insight into my math?
Rip Scherer>Mike McCoy
Ron Meeks>Mike Trgovac
Hopefully, this means the Panthers defense will now take on the identity of the successful Tampa 2. Cover 2 defenses utilize smaller, faster linebackers and the secondary to cover zones. BUT, it's not soft and fluffy snuggle bear Trgovac zone defense, it's an aggressive, gang tackling, hard hitting, zone defense. Which means, Fox, let this guy do his fucking thing and field top 5 defense, like he's done almost every year he was in Indianapolis.
When thinking about the players that I think will thrive in this defense, I automatically think of Beason. As a MLB, he will cover the middle of the field on passing plays. Can he do it? I mean he only led the team in fucking interceptions, so yea, I think he's got a shot. He's tough, fast, hard hitting. He's going to kick some fucking ass. Thomas Davis should also do well in a Tampa 2 style D. Other players? Well this suits Damione Lewis's mold of defensive tackle, not that I don't think that we should still get help at that position in the offseason.
The secondary as a whole can really benefit from this hiring. The safeties especially can be coached up by Meeks.
The best part about it? Nobody thought Meeks did a terrible job in Indy, he just left on his own accord after Dungy retired, so he never got fired. Maybe Meeks can help Fox find a solid staff of assistant position coaches.
Like I said before, stay tuned.
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