Panthers coach must make this adjustment or risk disaster in Week 2 showdown

Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiiro Evero | Jacob Kupferman/GettyImagesOf all the many disappointments around the Carolina Panthers' embarrassing defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1, none were more demoralizing than the run defense. Unless drastic improvements are made, it's hard to envisage Ejiro Evero lasting another season as defensive coordinator.

That's why the Panthers must contemplate making this change to avoid disaster in Week 2 against the Arizona Cardinals.

Watching Evero's unit give up plentiful yards on the ground was a depressing feeling. They coughed up more than 3,000 yards in 2024. They are on track to concede 3,400 in 2025 after the Jaguars notched 200 on…