Thomas Davis News

The Carolina Panthers already had a pretty good defense last year, and it was debatable that the Panthers had a better defense than the offense last year.

Rookie mini camp is a preliminary workout to assess the incoming rookie class and allow coaches to work with them independently before the veterans show up later for mandatory OTAs and training camp.

After the Panthers selected A.J. Klein in the fifth round of the 2013 NFL draft, Klein went with his family and friends to Tanners Grill and Bar in Kimberly, Wis.

Leading up to the 2013 NFL Draft , the linebacker conversation included many names.

CJ White of Draft Panthers was kind enough to do an email interview with me to give his thoughts on the Panthers' draft picks.

As all bloggers have done over the weekend, no matter which team they favor, I've been pouring over last weekend's NFL draft and of course, paid special attention to that of the Carolina Panthers.

With names Luke Kuechly, Thomas Davis, and Jon Beason it's probably impossible to believe that linebacker is a need for the Carolina Panthers.

The Panthers continue to build depth on their defense by taking the 2011 Big 12 Co-Defensive Player of the Year in Iowa State's AJ Klein.

With the fourteenth pick of the 2013 NFL draft, the Carolina Panthers have selected Star Lotulelei, a great pick that makes me extremely excited to see the Panther's Defensive Line next year.

Getting an elite nose tackle has been the ideal since the Carolina Panthers selected Kris Jenkins.

Dec 22, 2012; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers players including linebackers Luke Kuechly and Thomas Davis and defensive back James Dockery and head coach Ron Rivera and tight end Richie Brockel react late in the game.

It didn't take them long to get their card in, apparently eager to land the big man, who will start next to Dwan Edwards inside, on a defensive front seven that is suddenly quite good, with ends Charles Johnson and Greg Hardy outside, and a corps of first-round linebackers including Luke Kuechly , Jon Beason and Thomas Davis .

This should be a strength for Carolina, provided Thomas Davis and Jon Beason stay healthy.