7. Right Outside Linebacker –Kevin Greene(1996-1997, 1999)
The nice thing is that I get to choose two outside linebackers. The problem is that the position has been so illustrious throughout Panthers history. We have Thomas Davis now. The early teams had Salt andPepper(Kevin Greene andLamar Lathon). There wasWill WitherspoonandMark Fieldsduring the 2003 playoff run. Nail Diggs made a stop in the position, andJames Andersonwas a productive recent player.
So how do you separate yourself from such a group? To be the man, you have to beat the man.
Kevin Greene was the first standout and the most personality that those early Panthers got. He is still fourth all-time in sacks despite only playing three seasons for the club. Greene held the single season sack record at 15 untilGreg Hardytied it.
Greene was the one who created the ‘Salt and Pepper’ schtick for himself and Lathon. He promised fans that they would meet at the quarterback. He wore his hair long, but tried to keep his jersey tight so lineman could not get a hold of him.
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