Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Panthers-Cowboys: 10 observations

Panthers-Cowboys: 10 observations

Carolina at Dallas
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After breaking down film of both teams, Scouts Inc. offers 10 things to watch in this week's Panthers-Cowboys matchup.


1. Panthers' coverage issues: New defensive coordinator Ron Meeks likes to play two-deep zones with limited blitzing. To make that work, the front four must bring pressure. That is not happening, however. Good quarterbacks have all day to attack those zones, and defensive backs are playing so many off schemes that they struggle to close on the ball and opposing receivers get a clean release. Dallas QB Tony Romo has enough weapons to carve up this defense if the Panthers continue to bring limited pressure.


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