As we count down the days until our beloved Carolina Panthers officially kickoff the 2019 season, we’ll take a look at the players on the roster whose jersey numbers mimic the amount of days remaining.
We are officially close enough to the 2019 season that we can commence our annual roster countdown. There are only 99 days left until the Panthers kickoff the 2019 regular season, so first up on our countdown is number 99...
Kawann Short, Defensive tackle
Bio
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 315 lbs
Age: 30
College: Purdue
NFL Experience: 7 years
Hometown: East Chicago, IN
Kawann Short has been the best player on the Carolina Panthers defensive line for seven years now, and he’ll look to continue holding that title in 2019. Unfortunately, even as the best of the best this team has to offer, his production has not been living up to the billing of his elite-level contract, even though he made the Pro Bowl as an alternate. He’s been very good, but it’s no secret that the Panthers were expecting more from him when inking him to that deal. Last year, adding Dontari Poe didn’t help nearly as much as the team thought it would... but with talk of Gerald McCoy having been in Charlotte yesterday, it is possible things change very rapidly on the defensive front.
For the Panthers defense to improve, the entire front four is going to have to get better, and that includes Short. Right now with the moves and draft picks the team has made, it is likely things are on the uptick, but that is no reason for any one member to get complacent. Competition will be fierce, and jobs will be on the line this season. Let’s hope for a return to dominance for big 99.
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