“We lost the football game yesterday, but in no way, shape or form are we defeated.”
Carolina Panthers coach Eric Washington’s first words to the media Monday hinted at a sliver of optimism dwelling within the first-year defensive coordinator. As if he took something from Sunday’s disappointing 20-19 loss to the Detroit Lions that affected a bit of confidence.
Washington admitted there were a few things his defense needed to clean up before hosting Seattle (5-5) this weekend. But sure enough, he highlighted Carolina’s ability to stop plays at or before the line of scrimmage as a positive moving forward.