Fansided · Dec 13, 2025
Panthers have an obvious Tyler Shough neutralizer hiding in plain sight
Carolina Panthers defensive lineman A'Shawn Robinson | Brooke Sutton/GettyImagesFor all the attention on Bryce Young’s rematch with a New Orleans Saints defense that has made his life miserable for two straight seasons, the Carolina Panthers' real counterpunch may come from somewhere far less discussed and far more prepared for the moment.
The Saints will be leaning on 26-year-old rookie quarterback Tyler Shough, who plays with the control of someone a decade older. But the Panthers have their own steadying force hiding in plain sight: A’Shawn Robinson, the 10-year interior defensive disruptor who’s become the quiet engine behind Carolina’s revival.