The Carolina Panthers have demonstrably met a goal they set for themselves on defense in the 2019 off season: they got faster up front. Drafting Brian Burns and Christian Miller, signing Bruce Irvin, and switching to a new defensive front that takes advantage of their and 2018 draft pick Marquis Haynes’ speed off the edge has produced major returns for the team.
They had the sixth fewest sacks in the league a season ago and started this week with the third most sacks in the league through three games. They added six more against Houston.