The Facts: HC John Fox revealed Wednesday that the Panthers will begin using zone-blocking schemes in their offense, a dramatic change for a system that's been built around a power-running style. Fox said new OC Jeff Davidson will begin installing zone blocking by the offensive line at minicamps and organized team activities this spring.
Diehards Line:That system could fit Carolina's personnel better than the power running system Fox had used under former OC Dan Henning. According to Observer staffer Pat Yasinskas, RBs DeAngelo Williams and DeShaun Foster might be better suited to run the stretch plays that go with zone-blocking schemes than to pound away between the tackles. Better still, the change also seems to fit the team's more athletic O-linemen.