Running more two tight end sets is something Ron Rivera has mentioned this off-season. The last time the Carolina Panthers ran two tight end sets consistently was when they had Jeremy Shockey and Greg Olsen. That was in 2011, and Cam Newton was a rookie.
During that season the Panthers’ offense was one of the best in the league. Newton was able to thrive in the system with so many options on offense. Let us break down how the two tight end sets will help the Panthers offense.
The Breakdown
During obvious passing plays last season, the Panthers were blitzed a lot.