Kawaan Short’s Star Shining Bright in 2014

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Kawaan Short’s Star Shining Bright in 2014

When Dave Gettleman drafted his two back-to-back hog-mollies, Star Lotulelei and Kawaan Short, in 2014, there wasn’t much sexy to it.  I mean they are hog-mollies, right?  Gettleman didn’t reach on a receiver or a corner, but instead followed the almighty BPA (best player available) doctrine.  Star had dropped because concerns about a heart condition that had prevented him from participating in the combine, and Short was one of those players who had a high grade, with higher potential, that just didn’t get all that much draft acclaim. 

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Who is better, Star or Short?

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Who is better, Star or Short?

Grab the mic Panther fans and let the nation know!  Open Mic is an open discussion thread. Just drop a comment in the comments section below.  Respond to other fans, and as always #KeepPounding.

It was clear Carolina was weak up the middle defensively prior to the arrival of Star Lotulelei and Kawaan Short.  Picking defensive tackles isn't really ever sexy, but the need for the big bodies showed as Carolina's defense stifled the run and frustrated quarterbacks all season.  Neither has had the success they enjoyed in their rookie years because of Carolina's overall defensive decline. We have seen a 14 more games out of these guys, however.  

So which defensive end will be finer in Carolina, Star or Short? Vote in our poll and leave a comment below.

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