Is anyone else getting the feeling....

[MHS831]

that we are witnessing the beginning of a dynasty?  Yes, it was sad to win, but to see the way we played--the preparation--and across the field, a lackluster, arms folded coach with everything to play for---it showed me how different Rhule is going to be over Rivera.

I am seeing guys like Franklin, Hartsfield, Zylstra, Haynes, Miller, Taylor, Carter, Cannon, R.Smith, Burris, Scott, etc. playing at a high level--we have 25% of our cap space in dead money and we have--sitting on the sideline with an ice pack---Okung, KK Short, and CMC.  Half of the resources on this team were not on the field today-and they were playing lights out.

Yes I was pissed, but I am also seeing what turned around 2 college programs--I am seeing a motivator's magic.

People will want to play here--Rhule will get the most from the bottom of the roster.  Once we get a few key pieces--like a QB, TE, LT, and maybe a DB or two, I think we will be very good. 

[Toomers]

[LinvilleGorge]

We'll see. You can't build a dynasty without a QB. We desperately need a QB.

[jb2288]

No

[hepcat]

Let’s at LEAST have a winning season before we even mention the D word ok?

[bigdog10]

On the contrary, I see us bumbling towards NFL purgatory where we consistently bounce between 6-10 and 9-7 for years. 

[Mr. Scot]

I feel like we just entered a dark room and we're still fumbling for the light switch.

I don't see anything just yet.

[DFive]

Just now, bigdog10 said:

On the contrary, I see us bumbling towards NFL purgatory where we consistently bounce between 6-10 and 9-7 for years. 

Sadly, that will be our fate IF we keep Teddy Two Yards at QB and don’t sell the farm for our QB of the future. 

[Sean Payton's Vicodin]

I actually don't think the Panthers make the playoffs at all in the 2020s

[ForJimmy]

I would have never imagined this roster winning 5 games this year with CMC missing most of it. We released/lost so many crucial players and are eating a ton of dead money while playing a lot of rookies. This staff appears to know what it is doing. This offseason will be critical. If we hit on GM and possible QB then we should have the starts of something special.

[GoPanthers123]

We had a good season.  I think the weak link is the QB.

[Captain Obvious]

I see only darkness for the foreseeable future. A malaise covers this team. There is no hope for winning seasons. We will celebrate the 7-9 season when it comes around every 4 or so years. 

 

[OldhamA]

It's far too early to say 'dynasty', but it's clear that the level of coaching is higher than it's been for over a decade in Charlotte.

The ability this coaching staff has shown to get the most out of the bottom of the roster, turning PS players into decent makeshift starters, is very promising.

The proof will be in the pudding - was the 2020 Draft a fluke, or will we consistently hit on our picks from here on out? We need at least two more good Drafts to be a contender. This roster is devoid of talent. 

[mickeye76]

2 minutes ago, Captain Obvious said:

I see only darkness for the foreseeable future. A malaise covers this team. There is no hope for winning seasons. We will celebrate the 7-9 season when it comes around every 4 or so years. 

 

Capt. Obvious.  More like General Downer