6 Panthers who need to step up over the last 7 games

If they’re going to defy those odds and make the postseason this year, they need these six individuals to step up over their final seven games.

S Eric Reid

Eric Reid
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The problem: tackling

Bringing in Tre Boston so late in the year was a coup for general manager Marty Hurney. Boston was supposed to be the final piece to solidify the back end of the defense. While Boston and the other defensive backs have done their jobs for the most part, Reid has been disappointing this season. He’s always had a habit of trying to make big hits as opposed to wrapping up on his tackles and it’s gotten worse this year. Reid needs to play with more discipline and take better angles to ball carriers.