2007 Record 7-9
Key Additions:
Jonathon Stewart - Draft - Oregon
Jeff Otah - Draft - Pitt
Josh McCown - Trade - Miami
D.J. Hackett - FA - Seahawks
Ricardo Colclough (DB) - FA - Browns
Keydrick Vincent (G) - FA - Cardinals
Terrence Holt (S) - FA - Cardinals
Mushin Muhammad (WR) - FA - Bears
Key Losses:
Vinny Testeverde - Retired
Mike Rucker - Retired
David Carr - FA - Giants
Mike Wahle (G) - FA - Seahawks
Dan Morgan (LB) - FA - Saints
DeShaun Foster (RB) - FA - 49ers
Drew Carter (WR) - FA - Giants
Keary Colbert (WR) - FA - Broncos
Mike Rucker (DE) - Retired
Offense:
The Carolina Panthers have been a disappointment for years now. This year will be no different. Stewart flew under the radar and off peoples draft board’s this past spring. Last Season at Oregon, Stewart rushed for over 1700 yards and 11 touchdowns. He will serve as a great compliment to starter DeAngelo Williams, until Stewart takes over the top spot on the depth chart. Jeff Otah is an upgrade at left tackle and will be the anchor of this unit for years to come. Delhomme is Delhomme, he is a gunslinger. One thing I will say about Delhomme is that he can rally the troops and move the chains when the game is on the line. His primary target, Steve Smith, will miss the first two games of the season for punching his teammate in the grill. Dumb move on his part, and an even dumber move by the Panthers organization. 1 Game would have given Smith plenty of time to reflect on his actions. Smith’s absence leaves the door open for former USC standout, Dwayne Jarrett, a chance to show he can play with big dogs. Will he deliver? Doubtful.
Defense:
Carolina did not allow a single fourth down conversion last season. Unfortunately they struggled to stop teams on first, second, and third down. Julius Peppers is a freak and often draws two to three offensive lineman and can be rendered useless by a strong blocking scheme. The linebackers are aging, and the secondary is developing. The Panthers won’t be a threat to anyone’s post season plans.
Overall:
Carolina has the talent to be a 10-6 team. Injuries, inexperience, and idiot coaching will ultimately cause this team to miss the playoffs again. I am excited to see what Stewart can do at the pro level, but the truth is, New Orleans, Tampa Bay, and possibly Atlanta all have better running backs. The outlook is bleak for Carolina, but hopefully they bring back Vinny T for another whirl.
2008 Record: 8-8
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Teams done so far:
All AFC Teams
Dallas Cowboys
New York Giants
Philadelphia Eagles
Washington Redskins
Chicago Bears
Detroit Lions
Green Bay Packers
Minnesota Vikings
Carolina Panthers
-Brian B
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