Meeks Gets Dungy’s Stamp of Approval

Perhaps the Carolina Panthers have retired Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy to thank for the team’s new defensive coordinator. Ron Meeks, one of the newest additions to the Panthers, resigned from his seven-year position with the Colts after Dungy retired after last season, and now he’s being held as one of the forces that will help strengthen the Panthers’ defense. The waters were tested at Carolina’s minicamp last weekend, and it seems as if the team is transitioning nicely to its new and improved defensive scheme.

When questioned last week on his former staffer’s worth to the Carolina Panthers, Tony Dungy had nothing but good words to speak about Meeks, saying, “I think they’re getting a really experienced football coach who has been in an experienced system who will tailor what he wants to do to the talent that’s there.” Dungy also added, “He’s been in some successful places. He’s very detailed. He’ll run a tight ship and he’ll push the guys. He’ll do a great job.”

In the same interview, Dungy also mentioned his approval for second-round draft pick Everette Brown, whom Dungy met while on a junior recruiting day at Florida State with his son.

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