If the worst call ever isn't made...

[heelsrule1988]

...then I'd have given us about a 75-80% chance of being in the Kickoff game. Since I don't think they'd go with one of Seattle's divisional rivals (too many question marks with the Cardinals/49ers, and the Rams aren't yet ready for this kind of stage), the Steelers likely would've been our top challenger... but I honestly believe they'd find more intrigue in us playing the Seahawks and give us the nod for the season-opening game. I know none of this matters now, but it's quite interesting to think about. I'd love to know if they would have indeed done this, but oh well.

Also... I wish it had happened because not only would I love to be in the Kickoff game, but we're beating them in Seattle next season. It's happening. Mark it down.

[Pondmanmark]

If the worst call was never made...then we would not have these expressions.....

 

                           

[ThPantherFan]

It's all part of the big plan for NFL to make more money.

[heelsrule1988]

Regardless, I think it's a primetime game... along with the Cowboys game. I'd guess SNF for the Seahawks game and MNF for the Cowboys game.

[WhoAmI?]

You want to see us lose yet again to the Seahawks for the first kickoff game?

[heelsrule1988]

Refer to the last part of my post.

[cookinbrak]

Regardless, I think it's a primetime game... along with the Cowboys game. I'd guess SNF for the Seahawks game and MNF for the Cowboys game.

 

Last years game was a much better matchup and it wasn't prime time.

[chknwing]

If the worst call was never made...then we would not have these expressions.....

 

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is it really necessary to bold and increase the font on all your posts?

[Pondmanmark]

is it really necessary to bold and increase the font on all your posts?

                 I can answer this with one word..........

 

                                    

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please keep all hands out of the cages, and Do Not Feed The Animals !

[Hoenheim]

It would have been way more glorious if the panthers beat the pants of the seahawks in the playoffs. I would not of even cared much if we get destroyed by the packers in the next game. Beating the seahawks emphatically this year would have sent a huge message that carolina panthers are not some backwater team that everyone other than panther fans can diss and ignore on a regular basis.

 

Now where we are, I'm not exactly sure. We had a worse season than last year, but slightly better playoff results. Cam had some bad injuries at multiple points in the year , so its hard to evaluate his errant high passes and picks thrown.

 

One thing I can say is that recent few drafts have really turned out well for the panthers. Luke is a centerpiece for our defense and Kelvin can become one for our offense easily if he can get those dropsies woes solved somehow he would be a monster. Also the offensive line looks hell of a lot better than the revolving door "line" of mid season. And the cornerbacks of Norman and Bene have shown extreme potential.

 

One huge factor is if Cam can get his passes down and make them more catchable. If Kelvin can make vast majority of his catches, if Stewart stays healthy, we get one or two great offensive lineman, get one more great dlineman, we could do nice things in 2015-2016 NFL Season.

 

Not saying were guaranteed to go to Super Bowl 50 but if we get all the right pieces in line by the first game of the season, I'm expecting first round bye and get back to back wins in the Playoffs. I would be extraordinarily happy if we make it to the Championship Game.

[heelsrule1988]

Last years game was a much better matchup and it wasn't prime time.

 

I was stunned that they didn't make it primetime. That said, I think next season's game is a better matchup because we'll simply be a better team.

[Cary Kollins]

Best hypothetical ever

[heelsrule1988]

Your avatar is GOAT.