#24 Josh Norman
 Pos: Defensive Back
NFL Team: CAR
Injury: OK
 Experience: Rookie
College: Coastal Carolina
Height: 72
Weight: 195
Born: 12/15/1987
 Year  Tm  Gm  Tackles  Assists  Sacks  Pass Def  Fum Rec  Ints  TDs 
2012CAR160

Summary

The offense certainly made huge strides last season but the Panthers' defense had plenty of struggles, ranking 28th overall. Carolina was about the same against the run and pass, so both areas need work for the coming season. The rush defense should get a boost with rookie linebacker Luke Kuechly and a healthy Jon Beason back in the mix. Both players should make a difference in preventing the big plays. The secondary remains a big concern, though. The Panthers are going with the same talent they had last year at cornerback, which didn't do much to stop the pass. Expect this part of the defense to struggle once again. Rookie Joe Adams should help the special teams some as he is expected to serve as the punt returner. Adams has some big-play ability and does well in space, so he'll provide an upgrade for this unit.
FANTASY OUTLOOK
You can't get too excited about the Panthers' defense. They are middle of the pack when it comes to sacks and their secondary will have some struggles. Expect a bit of an improvement over last season but not enough to make them a consistent producer for fantasy teams. They are a spot starter at best - and even that might be a reach.

comments about Josh Norman

Notes

Carolina Panthers CB Josh Norman is using the off season to regroup and get a fresh start after being benched in the final four games of the 2012 season. Norman realizes he is going to have to have a renewed focus in 2013. 'When I get back I need to hit it hard. Hit it hard,' Norman said. 'I feel as if I'm understanding things and I know more now than I did when I came in last year. It's all a process. You can't get to step two without going through step one.'
Source: KFFL.com
Carolina Panthers CB Josh Norman was benched in Week 14 against the Atlanta Falcons. Head coach Ron Rivera said after the game that he wanted to look at other players.
Source: KFFL.com

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