4 questions about the Panthers defense in 2020

Here are four questions they will need to answer before the 2020 campaign begins.

Was Eric Reid’s 2019 season a fluke or not?

Eric Reid
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The problems on the back end were not limited to cornerback, though. While Tre Boston was easily the team’s best defensive back, Eric Reid had arguably his worst year yet as a pro. Reid gave up 30 first downs and posted the lowest coverage grade (34.4) of any safety this season. If the Panthers are certain he can bounce back they should keep him around. If not, then that contract he signed last year is going to look pretty heavy.

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