Panthers Place Focus on Stopping the Run vs. Broncos Following Defensive Coordinator Change – WTOP News
Carolina has changed defensive leadership after allowing 70 points in five days and now faces a Broncos team on a four-game winning streak.
- Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales promoted Todd Wash to interim defensive coordinator last week, tasking him with one overriding directive: stop the run.
- The Panthers have allowed 140.7 rushing yards per game, the third-highest total in the league, prompting the dismissal of defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero after three-plus seasons.
- Defensive lineman Derrick Brown said the team will prioritize "a few different tweaks" over a total scheme overhaul as they prepare for Sunday's matchup against the 6-2 Denver Broncos.
- Quarterback Bryce Young faces Denver's pass rush, which has recorded 23 sacks, while Carolina's offensive line operates without starters Brady Christensen and Damien Lewis.
- The 3-4 Panthers lead the NFC South despite a losing record, while the 6-2 Broncos arrive in Charlotte carrying a four-game winning streak.
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Panthers place focus on stopping the run vs. Broncos following defensive coordinator change
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales offered one overriding requisition to Todd Wash after promoting him to interim defensive coordinator last week: "Stop the run."
Panthers place focus on stopping the run vs. Broncos following defensive coordinator change – WTOP News
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales offered one overriding requisition to Todd Wash after promoting him to interim defensive coordinator
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Panthers hoping for positive outing against Broncos following changes
With the desire to see better results defensively, the Carolina Panthers have made changes after surrendering 70 points in a five-day span.The timing might be beneficial considering the next task for the Panthers is a challenging one.The Denver Broncos...
Carolina Panthers Interim DC Todd Wash wants to be aggressive up front
Tim Donnelly & Max Goren react to press conference audio from Carolina Panthers Interim DC Todd Wash, who hopes to bring aggression and effort to a struggling Panthers defense. The Drive with Tim Donnelly is presented by Magnolia Healthcare and Aesthetics. magnoliahealthcareaesthetics.com
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