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Is this another move portending a switch to a 3-4 defensive front?" />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesCat Scratch Reader homepageHorizontal - WhiteCat Scratch Readera Carolina Panthers communityFollow Cat Scratch Reader online:Follow Cat Scratch Reader on TwitterFollow Cat Scratch Reader on FacebookLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchCat Scratch Reader main menuFanpostsFanshotsSectionsAboutPanthersOddsShopStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Keep Sounding PodcastPanthers 2019 Training CampCSR Film RoomFormer Panther Everette Brown hired as linebackers coachNew ,52commentsIs this another move portending a switch to a 3-4 defensive front?ESTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Former Panther Everette Brown hired as linebackers coachTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailPhoto by NFL via Getty ImagesThe Carolina Panthers have hired 2009 second round pick Everette Brown to be their assistant linebackers coach. Brown is famously part of Marty Hurney’s questionable history with over-drafting undersized defensive linemen. Hurney traded a 2010 first round pick to move up in the 2009 second round to make the selection. Brown bounced around the league until 2015, but struggled to make an impact on the field. He only played two seasons with the Panthers.This isn’t just a publicity stunt to bring an old player home, the Panthers are hoping to spin his experience as a pass rushing linebacker into a positive as they are reportedly aiming to twist their defensive philosophy to incorporate more 3-4 looks in 2019.It also isn’t a hire that is completely out of the blue. Brown spent last off season as a coaching intern with the Panthers and clearly made enough of an impression to be hired this year. During the 2019 offseason, one of the Carolina Panthers’ biggest concerns was to address the defensive pass rush. Last year, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees would sit back in the pocket , go to Bojangle’s, order a four-piece combo, come back, and complete bombs to Michael Thomas due of the lack of a productive pass rush. General manager Marty Hurney and the Panthers’ front office had to address this if they wanted to see a significant increase in victories this season. They did just that through the NFL Draft and free agency, and as a result , we are seeing a dominant Panthers defensive line for the first time in quite a while. This past Sunday, the Panthers sacked quarterback Ryan Tannehill four times, which propelled its defense to first place in total sacks. Eric Reid, Dontari Poe, Shaq Thompson , and Marquis Haynes each registered one sack in another impressive pass rushing showcase against a solid Tennessee Titans offensive line. Tannehill was hit a total of five times during the game. The pressure thrown his way also contributed to his interceptions to Donte Jackson and Tre Boston as well.This performance happened without the services of Mario Addison, who is dealing with the loss of his brother. Seeing this defense play well without one of its best pass rushers was encouraging to see, and it will be exciting to see Addison play when he is mentally and emotionally ready to touch the field again. The Panthers lead the NFL with a jaw-dropping 34 sacks on the year so far. The team needs this trend to continue if it really wants to entertain a run in the playoffs, especially with a very difficult stretch in the schedule approaching. The stretch starts this week against the Green Bay Packers with its gunslinging legend Aaron Rodgers at quarterback. Rodgers can not have a comfortable day in the pocket, or this Sunday will be a long day for the Cardiac Cats. This defense’s pass rush has what it takes , though.
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