Carolina Biggest Leap In 2012?

[FLPaNtHeR]

just saw this on nfl.com...

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/09000d5d829669da/Which-NFC-team-will-make-biggest-leap-in-2012?module=HP11_content_stream

[Gallagher]

Just watched that myself. Funny how they took us and the Bucs to make the biggest leap in 2012 and then said the Saints** and Falcons would fall the farthest in the video after it. That's in all of the NFC mind you, not just the South. I wouldn't be surprised if we win the division, the Falcons take or just miss a wildcard, and then the Bucs finish ahead of the Saints**.

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

They started a poll on NFL.com as well and apprarently a lot of NFL fans agree as Carolina trails only Philadelphia by 1%.

[Ken]

Hmmm... if you go by records I think if the team stays relatively healthy, I see us winning around 10 games. That's a improvement of 4 wins.

I think the Rams will also improve as well and could get to 6-10 or better....

The Bucs have improved but they have a rookie head coach and a lot of important new faces so it will take time to gel. I see them winning about 8 games.

In the AFC I think if the Chiefs stay healthy and get decent QB play, they have a legitimate shot at winning their division.

[Wither]

Predictions about the NFL rarely turn out to be correct.

[Mage]

I always thought Jamie Dukes was a Carolina hater. Have things changed?

[Ivan The Awesome]

God I hate their video player so much..

[redbuddha]

3 things needed to take Carolina to greatness

Improvement in Turnover ratio for Cam

Healthy Defense

Improvement on Special Teams

I believe strongly that all three will happen.

[jarhead]

3 things needed to take Carolina to greatness

Improvement in Turnover ratio for Cam

Healthy Defense

Improvement on Special Teams

I believe strongly that all three will happen.

You forgot the penalties especially in the red zone

[mwright350]

We can't really predict a healthy defense but I think given the way Cam is reported to be working out / practicing we can almost guarantee that his turnovers will drop this year.

Also I just don't see anyway our ST can not improve.

2/3 = semi-greatness?

[CatMan72]

Was shocked to hear this come from Jamie Dukes of all people...