When was our last exciting offseason?

[Montsta]

I wouldn't say exciting, but I remember being pretty happy when we signed Stephen Davis.

[Mesmer]

Without a doubt the offseason prior to 2003. Felt like we were just loading up every day. Made me very excited for the season, and rightfully so.

[CRA]

that last one where the excitement actually worked out.....Stephen Davis.

[PhillyB]

2006 was pretty exciting, actually... mainly because of signing Keshaun Johnson. everybody thought he was the threat at WR2 we needed to compliment smitty (some things never change) and that our offense would make us major contenders. i know i was pumped.

(in truth, had it not been for a couple of O-line injuries early on in the season, or a chris gamble WTF moment, we might very well have made the playoffs that year.)

[Johnny Rockets]

The year we got DJ Hackett

Yep....3 of the hamsters that keep this place running spontaneously combusted after that signing. Place went nuts.

[panthers55]

The majority of very successful teams build through the draft. And for the most part that is not as exciting as bringing in high priced free agents. Most teams with the most exciting off seasons rarely have good regular seasons. I would rather have a quiet boring off season and a spectacular regular season than the other way around.

[SorthNarolina]

2006 was pretty exciting, actually... mainly because of signing Keshaun Johnson. everybody thought he was the threat at WR2 we needed to compliment smitty (some things never change) and that our offense would make us major contenders. i know i was pumped.

(in truth, had it not been for a couple of O-line injuries early on in the season, or a chris gamble WTF moment, we might very well have made the playoffs that year.)

It was Fox that ordered the WTF, but it was gamble's job to know if it was a good idea to do it or not.

[PhillyB]

The majority of very successful teams build through the draft. And for the most part that is not as exciting as bringing in high priced free agents. Most teams with the most exciting off seasons rarely have good regular seasons. I would rather have a quiet boring off season and a spectacular regular season than the other way around.

but what about teh cowboyz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111!!!!

[Mesmer]

Clearly some kind of massive oversight.

[Matt Foley]

I think four years ago everyone was picking the Panthers to win the Super Bowl. That would be the offseason after 2005.

[PhillyB]

I think four years ago everyone was picking the Panthers to win the Super Bowl. That would be the offseason after 2005.

panthers vs. dolphins superbowl was the in-vogue pick that year...

[panthers55]

but what about teh cowboyz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111!!!!

Exactly!!

:cheers2:

[PantherDude]

When we were heading into 2003 season after getting S.Davis, Jake, Gross, etc. That was quite exciting & glad we got to the Superbowl from there. Also, the 2008 when we got Otah & Stewart was a great one too with how both of those guys help our offense a lot.

[The Link]

I honestly can't remember, but I don't expect this one to be any different than the previous conservative trend.