What's the secret to this teams success?

[Ivan The Awesome]

Truth be told, everyone and their mom thought the Panthers were going to suck this year. Probably miss the playoffs as well. 

 

I for one thought of a 10-6 record, now, well now it's much higher than that. The playoffs are pretty much in the bag. It just depends on where the road to the super bowl will go through, I'd prefer Charlotte. 

 

But what can we account this success to? 

People that follow this team carefully will agree it all starts with the off season. Solid off season this year. 

Unfortunately, there will always be adversity. The injury bug struck with full force. Kelvin Benjamin goes down. During training Camp, Frank Alexander goes down. Luke goes down, Charles Johnson as well. Panther after Panther, injured. 

Much to the dislike of fans, and expectations I suppose. The brass made one move for the KB injury that really has not panned out. Then another move for CJ, that has payed dividends and added more character to this defense. 

 

Somehow some way, this team is finding way to win instead of, a couple of years ago, finding ways to not lose. This team is far from perfect but it's found its identity. Balance. Cohesiveness. Grit. Resilience. Confidence.

 

They've taken a "Us against the world." attitude. Something that's found in a team that wants to win a championship. 

 

Is it too early to be talking about the Super Bowl? Perhaps. But it's not out of question, it isn't out of the realm of possibility. It is within the grasp of this team. 

This year has been a year of revenge. Righting the way this team has been wronged in the past. This team has been Karma incarnate to the rest of the league. 

 

There's definitely a belief in that locker room that they are the team to beat. Each interview for each player. Confidence is abundant. 

 

Another factor is definitely the fans. If you haven't noticed, even if it is part because of a surge of bandwagon fans...the atmosphere on game days is phenomenal. On the road and at home. The support is feeding the players. They feel it. We feel it. "Keep!.....pounding!"

It's a special ride guys, one that I am glad I am alive to live it. It's reminiscent of the super bowl run a decade ago. Would it be poetic justice if this team does reach the Super Bowl and their Opponent is just another team who is on our revenge list? It would be only fitting. 

 

 

TL;DR.

 

This team is legit. Expect a deep run. Believe. I'm just a happy muhfugger.

[Darth Biscuit]

Hey man, why you talking about my mom?

 

[Mojo]

Unity and hard work.  And like Charles Tillman said, 53 men with the same vision is the most dangerous thing in the world.  

[X-Clown on 1]

Keep in mind, Norwood does not have to pay immediate dividends to pan-out.  Norwood needs time and he very well may turn into Cotch's long term replacement, or even better.  I have high hopes for him once he's able to actually go through OTA's and camp.  

[CarolinaXblue]

I just posted a thread like this, I guess I was typing mine when you posted this. I think it's collectively everyone, but I think it starts at the top. That winning attitude has to be instilled in everyone. It's not just about playing great or practicing great, you have to believe it.

[propagandamachine]

First Round Picks. 

Cam 

Luke

KK 

KaWan 

Greg - 

Davis 

The Hawain Dude 

Jon Stewart 

That my friend is first round talent... 

[rayzor]

culture change. they now, as a whole team, personify "Keep Pounding".

[EightyNine]

What Gettleman has taught me is that your team is only as good as the bottom half of your roster.  I think the way Gettleman has managed the cap and has found quality players at a discount is, in my opinion, the biggest factor for our success.

[Jangler]

It's gotta be the new Apple Pie candy corn that came out this year. Awesome!

[xerxes]

I dunno man, but I hear this was on the offseason bookclub list.

My mom also swears by it.

[firefox1234]