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Three takeaways from Carolina’s win over Chicago

By Daniel Lacy

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 08: Will Grier #3 of the Carolina Panthers looks to pass against the Chicago Bears in the second half during a preseason game at Soldier Field on August 08, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 08: Will Grier #3 of the Carolina Panthers looks to pass against the Chicago Bears in the second half during a preseason game at Soldier Field on August 08, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images) /
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – APRIL 25: A video board displays an image of Brian Burns of Florida State after he was chosen #16 overall by the Carolina Panthers during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – APRIL 25: A video board displays an image of Brian Burns of Florida State after he was chosen #16 overall by the Carolina Panthers during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Edge Rushers Stand Out

The Panthers selected Brian Burns in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft, a move the fans loved, and this investment is already looking promising in the first preseason game. In very limited snaps, Burns, who also started the game, quickly racked up two sacks in two of the first three drives of the game. It’s only preseason, but sacks on back-to-back series were very promising signs for the rookie who will be a big part of the rotation this fall.

Another standout was second year player Marquis Haynes, who played sparingly in 2018 after being drafted in the fourth round. However, with starters sitting out this game, Haynes got the start as the edge rusher opposite Burns and also put up impressive numbers, with four tackles, three TFLs, two sacks and four quarterback hits. The scheme change to the 3-4 will benefit the undersized Haynes and it will be interesting to see if he starts to earn more playing time if he can continue to show up like he did in tonight’s game.

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