Carolina Panthers outclassed, 48-14, by the Tampa Bay as the franchise hits a defensive low point

The Carolina Panthers were overwhelmed on the road against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, losing 48-14. With the 48 points allowed, the Panthers have now given up a franchise-record 496 points, with one game remaining in 2024. Panthers head coach Dave Canales has continuously defended defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero’s scheme, but can Canales reasonably retain a DC who has overseen the worst defense in franchise history? Julian Council discusses the defense hitting a historic low.

In recent seasons, it has been the Panthers offense that has been the inept unit. Since Bryce Young was reinserted as the team’s starting QB, there has been a role reversal, as the Panthers offense has provided the team an opportunity to win more often than not. Part of that turnaround has been the return of Adam Thielen, who made a case on Sunday to return for his age 35 season in 2025. Julian makes the case for Thielen’s return and takes a look at the offense overall.

While the Panthers have struggled to play complementary football this season, injuries have also been a major issue for the team, with 10 players on injured reserve entering Sunday, including key contributors on both sides of the ball. How significant a factor have injuries been in the Panthers’ 4-12 start to the season?

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36 comments
  1. This guy is the most NEGATIVE Panther Fan on youtube. EVERO is not the issue. This Moron wants him fired! That want happen. With Brian Burns and other EVERO had a top 5 defense in NFL. You can only play with the chips you are DEALT! Watch other Carolina Panther Youtubers! 😊There are plenty!!!!

  2. Idk how to spell his name but defensive coordinator has to go!!! And on top of all that they clearly was playing for draft pick. It sucks but I just wish they would be honest and stop tryna act like people hurt

  3. Bryce had 2 games of terrible football before Dave Canales took action. Eddy Piñero and Ejiro Evero have not performed up to standard the whole season.

    Time to make a few moves.

  4. According to the NFL commentators, we have used a NFL high 87 different players this year. Injuries have derailed us this season. I really think this game would have been closer with Jaycee and Chuba out there. Besides upgrading the defense in the draft and free agency, we really need to add a #1 WR and quality depth at RB because there is no chance of Brooks playing next year.

  5. The one thing I will say about the defense is when we went out and got "his" guys to supposedly support the defense and teach the other players on the team. They have been pretty much a non-factor

  6. Only the coaches are to blame. BY had a good game 225 yrds 2 TD without a #1 WR. I will say it these coaches need to coach with talent they have look at KC and Detroit and stop looking for excuses. Cant blame BY so DC start coaching

  7. Don't pack it in yet, you guys still need to beat the Failcons next week. Bryce had some nice throws. You guys are improving. A good draft and next year could be a lot bettter.

  8. If we draft top 5 then I choose Graham or carter for sure cause we can't offord to lose in this big Defensive draft at all i also think we should use the ram 2nd round pick and our 6th pick to get back into the 1st late to get another edge or DT

  9. We also could land Cooper cup with Adam and cupp with Coker leggett then another rookie at WR and one more TE and some late rounds OL picks the rest of our picks on Defense then undrafted gems and some off-season signings man we could be much better next year Bryce is him we just need a young back up we can develop mabe get one next year also let plummer be our backs up next year

  10. I guess I'm the contrarian when I say let's use every draft pick on offense? Nobody wants us to win games 99-56, on average? Just imagine, the greatest offense and worst offense in history? That would sell some tickets.

  11. Great Podcast Julian! Hoping for better results from the Panthers in 2025. Defense needs new leadership. I'm not yet sold on Bryce, but he's done enough to deserve an opportunity next season.

  12. Predictable. The same problems of situational defense (3rd down and red zone) and getting gashed on the ground, and all Canales is focused on is his playsheet. Rather than waiting for Evero to figure it out when he has not demonstrated the ability to do so, or mope about injuries, perhaps a call to Chapel Bill may have helped Canales get some insight on run fits and situational defense.
    Credit to the Bucs for allowing Canales to walk out the door, stay in division, and not bat an eye.

  13. Yup the roster on defense and offense could use improvement, idk if eviro is the real problem but i think he will get the axe whether it was his fault or not

  14. Only solution is time and patience, which has not been shown to date. We’d be further along with Sam or Baker if we had stayed the original course. We’ve become the complete opposite of what we once were. We were great with Beurline and Jake for Pete sake. Build the dam team.

  15. This was 80/20 on the defense/offense here. The offense went in without Chubba, and so they needed the defense to keep them in the game by not allowing 6 pts. every drive. Without Jaycee Horn, the defense had no answer at all for Mike Evans. Once things got to 20-7, and then 27-14 at the half, the Panthers had one shot at staying in the game with the first possession of halftime…and they went 3 and out. Now, I'm not letting the offense off the hook there, because they absolutely failed at their job, buthe fact that the defense would then start bleeding points just compounded their failure. Once TB had a solid 2-score lead (after Carolina failed to make it 27-21, and they went up another score on top of that), it was academic for TB's defense to not only hold onto that lead, but to build on it. Once the game was out of hand and they had to rely heavily on the passing game, it made it easier for TB to defend.

  16. This is why it’s hard for me to watch shows like this… you took away just about all the weapons the man had on defense and still want him to succeed. Not to mention your offense has to have the most 3 and outs which also hurts your defense. Not to also mention teams were running the ball because most of our games were before the 4th quarter started smh. Y’all want the DC gone because people
    Who name we don’t even know can’t stop future hall of famers

  17. Its not the offense or the defense its the organization in general. So many changes over a six year period just trying to find people to plug holes. It starts with the CAP how it has been handled, then the coaches then the draft and the constant injuries.

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