Why does Norman's name get brought up so much?

[Salisburysean98]

Do you ever wonder why Josh Norman's name gets brought up so much discussing why the Panthers won't be as good this season? I think it's a load of horse poo for an argument myself, the experts and fans saying this do not realize we had 1.) Bene Benwikere-  Decent starter Got hurt missed the most crucial part in the season heading into the postseason. 2.) Robert Mcclain basically signed off the street and inserted into the Defense, Cortland Finnegan from the couch to NFC Champion, Teddy Williams- who?????? Charles Peanut Tillman gave it his all, and in my opinion has earned himself the title of a true Panther. I mean but what do I know?  Isn't that secondary great!??? Didn't Josh Norman lock down the entire field by himself? What a load of horse poo. As bad as our rush looked at times... Come on! This wasn't the same pass rush from 2013, if it was the Broncos wouldn't have stood any chance in hell. This was a defense by DESIGN, our great D Coordinator had a lot to do with the success we had, as well as the players the most overlooked in the secondary. Kurt Coleman/ Tre Boston. although Tre and Harper certainly were shaky at times though. So the question is, why do people believe it's going to affect us this much?

[Cyclonus]

Non Panthers fans are praying that the loss of Norman ruins the defense.  That's the only hope they have.

[shaqattaq]

4 minutes ago, Salisburysean98 said:

Charles Peanut Tillman gave it his all, and in my opinion has earned himself the title of a true Panther. I mean but what do I know?

Peanut was playing very well prior to his initial injury, and was OK for several weeks after that before his knee completely fell apart. 

[MechaZain]

We miss him and we're petty.

[Snake]

4 minutes ago, Cyclonus said:

Non Panthers fans are praying that the loss of Norman ruins the defense.  That's the only hope they have.

They don't understand. We don't rebuild, we reload. 

[electro's horse]

easily digestible narrative for non panthers fans

[PhillyB]

he used to play for us

[Captain Obvious]

a General that lead us in the first gulf war. Ol Stormin Norman should always be remembered.

[PantherPhann89]

I don't think that the the Norman loss will doom the Panthers defense but I know that it will affect it. I don't think I'm alone when I say that I wish Norman could've stayed but then again I wished Steve Smith could've stayed and I was actually pissed about that!!!

[imminent rogaine]

I am a huge norman fan... he's got his work cut out for him with Brown and then OBJ twice. Not the kind of receivers he really excels against. I do think he shuts down Dez tho.