New season, same Carolina Panthers’ defense.
After an offseason filled with hope and optimism, Dave Canales was once again outcoached. This time around, by Liam Coen in his first game as the Jacksonville Jaguars head coach.
Dan Morgan focused on revamping what was the worst defense by a distance in the league last season. Fans were promised the Panthers would be stout against the run after six straight 200-yard rushing games to end the 2024 campaign. Instead, they witnessed another unmitigated disaster.
Under the guidance of defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, Jacksonville racked up 200 rushing yards to make it seven in a row for Carolina.