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Panthers hand the defense to Todd Wash before Sunday's game against the Broncos

The Daily Huntersville teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 4 sources

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If you're watching the Panthers on Sunday, expect a new look on defense. Carolina (3-4) fired defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero on Fri., Oct. 30, a day after a 27-19 loss at Green Bay, and the team had allowed 70 points in two weeks.

70points the Panthers allowed in their last two games

Carolina gave up 27 to the Packers, and Dave Canales then replaced his defensive coordinator.

  • Interim coordinator: , previously the defensive line coach
  • Also let go: defensive passing game coordinator Jonathan Cooley
  • Run defense: ranked 30th in the league
  • Kickoff: Sunday, 1 p.m., Panthers host the Broncos (6-2)

Canales gave Wash one order after the promotion: "Stop the run." Wash was Jacksonville's defensive coordinator for five seasons, and the defense is embracing his energy, WRAL reported.

The Panthers lost 27-19 at Green Bay and host Denver Sunday

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    Sun., Nov. 8, 1 p.m.

"Nothing is more urgent than the Denver Broncos game coming up this week," Canales said.

Sources: The North State Journal, Charlotte Observer, WSOC TV, WRAL

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