A ranking people may actually like, but...

[Mr. Scot]

...the accompanying article isn't exactly the most optimistic piece you'll ever read :unsure:

 

PFT: Panthers take the 10th spot in our Preseason Power Rankings
 

While there’s plenty of reason for optimism in Carolina, there are also plenty of reasons for concern.

There’s clearly enough talent at the right spots for the Panthers to justify being slotted 10th in our Preseason Power Rankings, but there are also sufficient questions to be answered.

Having a top defense intact for another year and Cam Newton at the helm of the offense is enough to make them a contender, but they also have massive holes on the offensive line and at wide receiver, which could make it hard for them to match last year’s success.

 

 

If Newton is able to elevate an offense playing without Steve Smith and Jordan Gross for the first time in a decade, the Panthers could again be a playoff team.

But they’ve never had back-to-back winning seasons in franchise history, and it’s possible they might not break that record this year.

 

[caatfan]

Nope. Can't be 10th. We have "massive holes".

 

I admit I'm worried about the OL, but I think those saying our WR's are a big dropoff from last year are gonna be embarrassed.

[Darth Biscuit]

I saw it and thought about posting it, but 1) it's PFT and 2) rankings come right in behind conspiracy theories and alien abductions on the list of things that matter so...

 

fwiw 10th is pretty fair imo but I looked at the list of who's already been ranked and they're gonna have the Saints higher than us so fug them.

[SpeedOFLight]

I actually believe we will be end up with back to back winning seasons for the first time. It is just something special going on in this team. While we may have a few unknown areas, that is exciting to me. It gives these guys that a lot of people are counting out a chance to rise up and proved the league wrong.

[Peppers90 NC]

Nope. Can't be 10th. We have "massive holes".

 

I admit I'm worried about the OL, but I think those saying our WR's are a big dropoff from last year are gonna be embarrassed.

Funny how all these people are measuring quantity over quality.  We lost three average WR's and an older above average guy and they make it seem like we lost 3 pro bowlers.  Now the LT position certainly warrants concern.

[hepcat]

O-Line is the only legitimate worry I have.  Especially tackle.  WR corp has a chance to be better.

[Cary Kollins]

saw this earlier and was surprised at the lack of snark from D Gant. 

 

 

he must be getting soft in his advanced age

[NanuqoftheNorth]

When exactly, during the last several years, has the Panther's lack of quality receivers and offensive line personnel NOT been a big concern at the start of a new season?

[Cary Kollins]

When exactly, during the last several years, has the Panther's lack of quality receivers and offensive line personnel NOT been a big concern at the start of a new season?

 

 

 

Seriously. We haven't had a legit #2 WR since Moose.

[csx]

Offensive line....fair enough but  suggesting massive holes at WR is just being ignorant.

[SCP]

Good lord the comments section on that site....

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[davos]

Funny how all these people are measuring quantity over quality.  We lost three average WR's and an older above average guy and they make it seem like we lost 3 pro bowlers.  Now the LT position certainly warrants concern.

 

I think RT warrants more concern than LT

[OnlyPantherFaninMaine]

gahhh why couldn't Gross give us one more year

[KillerKat]

gahhh why couldn't Gross give us one more year

Why couldn't DG let Hardy walk and use that money to sign a proven solid vet at tackle or 2?