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Gosselin: All eyes on Cowboys' defense need to be directed at Panthers' biggest passing-game threat

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Jason Witten needs six receptions on Thanksgiving to become just the 11th player in NFL history with 1,000 career receptions.

So 90,000 sets of friendly eyes in attendance for the game at AT&T Stadium will be on the hometown favorite Witten.

But all eyes on the Dallas defense better be on the other starting tight end in the game.

The Carolina Panthers bring an NFC-best 10-0 record to Arlington and tight end Greg Olsen has been a major contributor in that success. He was voted to the Pro Bowl in 2014 after enjoying a career season, catching 84 passes for 1,008 yards and six touchdowns to lead the NFC South champions in receiving. He was one of only two tight ends with 1,000-yard seasons, joining AFC Pro Bowler Rob Gronkowski.

Olsen's profile was elevated even further in August when Kelvin Benjamin suffered a season-ending knee injury in training camp, costing the Panthers their best wide receiver. He was coming off a 73-catch, 1,008-yard, nine-touchdown rookie season of his own. Benjamin and Olsen combined for more than half of Cam Newton's completions a year ago.

Without Benjamin, Olsen has become the offensive focus for Newton -- and the focus of NFL defenses as well. And he's delivered. Olsen has caught a team-leading 48 passes for 722 yards and six touchdowns. That's a wide-receiver-like 15 yards per catch average. His six TDs lead all NFC tight ends...
 
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I see Byron following Olsen around similar to what he did with Gronkowski. Hopefully Claiborne will be available to allow Jones to do that.
 

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CCBoy said:
Gosselin: All eyes on Cowboys' defense need to be directed at Panthers' biggest passing-game threat

http://www.sportsdaydfw.com/dallas-...cted-panthers-biggest-passing-game-threat?f=r




Jason Witten needs six receptions on Thanksgiving to become just the 11th player in NFL history with 1,000 career receptions.

So 90,000 sets of friendly eyes in attendance for the game at AT&T Stadium will be on the hometown favorite Witten.

But all eyes on the Dallas defense better be on the other starting tight end in the game.

The Carolina Panthers bring an NFC-best 10-0 record to Arlington and tight end Greg Olsen has been a major contributor in that success. He was voted to the Pro Bowl in 2014 after enjoying a career season, catching 84 passes for 1,008 yards and six touchdowns to lead the NFC South champions in receiving. He was one of only two tight ends with 1,000-yard seasons, joining AFC Pro Bowler Rob Gronkowski.

Olsen's profile was elevated even further in August when Kelvin Benjamin suffered a season-ending knee injury in training camp, costing the Panthers their best wide receiver. He was coming off a 73-catch, 1,008-yard, nine-touchdown rookie season of his own. Benjamin and Olsen combined for more than half of Cam Newton's completions a year ago.

Without Benjamin, Olsen has become the offensive focus for Newton -- and the focus of NFL defenses as well. And he's delivered. Olsen has caught a team-leading 48 passes for 722 yards and six touchdowns. That's a wide-receiver-like 15 yards per catch average. His six TDs lead all NFC tight ends...
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Olsen schmolsen. The Panthers can win with or without him. The number one threat for Carolina is Cam Newton. The number two is their defense. Overcome and/or contain those two powerhouses for a win.
 
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Olsen schmolsen. The Panthers can win with or without him. The number one threat for Carolina is Cam Newton. The number two is their defense. Overcome and/or contain those two powerhouses for a win.
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As offensive as ISIS may be, at least they don't lie in a radical stance...what? A really good offense should be afraid to play a good defense?

And a good quarterback, although not the very top shelf variety, should frighten a defense that is slowly getting it's act together?
 
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Defensive gameplay against Carolina:

1. Stop the run. We have been gashed this year at times. This game would be a great time to tighten up against a very good ground game.

2. Eliminate Olsen. He is Cam's security blanket and biggest threat in the passing game. Don't let him get comfortable out there.

3. Win on 3rd down. Have to make Cam beat you with his arm. Disguise your coverages, spy him, and maintain discipline in your pass rush lanes. If you lose contain, he can get easy first downs on the ground.

4. Get turnovers. We need to apply consistent pressure every play-- whether that's on the QB, defending a pass, or gang tackling and stripping the ball carrier. We need to play fast, loose, and angry-- run downhill and keep Cam guessing in the pocket.
 
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CCBoy said:
As offensive as ISIS may be, at least they don't lie in a radical stance...what? A really good offense should be afraid to play a good defense?

And a good quarterback, although not the very top shelf variety, should frighten a defense that is slowly getting it's act together?
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