{"id":1408423,"date":"2023-10-06T23:08:16","date_gmt":"2023-10-07T03:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesportsdaily.com\/?p=1408423"},"modified":"2023-10-06T23:08:16","modified_gmt":"2023-10-07T03:08:16","slug":"panthers-notebook-dc-ejiro-evero-talks-up-lb-yetur-gross-matos-big-plays-detroit-lions-deception-dshawn-jamisons-compete-level","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesportsdaily.com\/news\/panthers-notebook-dc-ejiro-evero-talks-up-lb-yetur-gross-matos-big-plays-detroit-lions-deception-dshawn-jamisons-compete-level\/","title":{"rendered":"Panthers Notebook: DC Ejiro Evero Talks Up LB Yetur Gross-Matos’ Big Plays, Detroit Lions’ Deception, D’Shawn Jamison’s Compete Level"},"content":{"rendered":"

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — With the offense stalling out during the second half of last Sunday\u2019s 21-13 loss to the visiting Minnesota Vikings, Carolina Panthers linebacker Yetur Gross-Matos attempted to spark what is now the NFL\u2019s lone winless team.<\/p>\n

Gross-Matos sacked Kirk Cousins and was credited with a key pressure. The backfield disruption forced the Vikings quarterback into throwing a tipped interception, which fell into the arms of linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill.<\/p>\n

But the Panthers\u2019 offense failed to capitalize on the second-half sudden change.<\/p>\n

When Gross-Matos sacked Cousins early in the third quarter, it led to a punt two plays later. The Panthers led, 13-7. Bryce Young directed a drive to the Vikings\u2019 28-yard line, but a sack\/fumble led to the Vikings\u2019 D.J. Wonnum returning the turnover 51 yards for what proved to be the go-ahead touchdown.<\/p>\n

After barely playing in the season-opener, Gross-Matos’ snap count continued to increase the past three games. He projects to play a big role in Sunday\u2019s game at the Detroit Lions (3-1). The underdog<\/a> Panthers are 0-4.<\/p>\n

Defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero has been impressed with the fourth-year defender\u2019s development. In the new base 3-4 formation, the Penn State product is adjusting to playing on the edge, along with patrolling the middle.<\/p>\n

“I just think he’s been committed since day one,\u201d Evero said during Thursday\u2019s press conference. \u201cIt’s been about his work, playing on the edge, playing inside. He knew he was going to have multiple roles to do that in and he’s been committed to being better. I know that he’s doing that in every phase of his life. In the classroom, on the field obviously. I’ve just seen a great commitment from the man from day one to be the best version of himself and now you’ve seen the fruits of that labor.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Carolina Panthers DC Ejiro Evero discusses the big plays created by LB Yetur Gross-Matos \u2026 pic.twitter.com\/FiceSneHV4<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Jeff Hawkins (@WriterHawkins) October 6, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n