Do you think we will have a better year next year?

[CardiacCat10]

To me, it all depends on the NFL Draft. But I pick YES.

[Guild]

Yes. Hopefully #17 won't be our QB.

And hopefully D-Will will get nearly 2000 yards and J-Stew over 1,000.

I can dream right?

[CarolinaPride5]

There is no doubt in my mind that we have a better year next year. John Fox is always big after a season like this and I still believe this team has potential. As long as Jake Delhomme isn't playing we have a chance to have a good playoff run.

[pantherfan81]

Given the way we finished I'd say so...as long as our QB is Moore or someone solid that's not yet on our roster.

[Cape Fear Cat]

I think the defense is finally gelling and "getting" Meeks' system. I think we were all pleasantly surprised by the depth and competence of our O-line backups, so that bodes well for our running game. I think our backup QB just might have become our starting QB - and rightly so, given his performance as we closed out the season. I think the only things we're missing is a good complement for Steve Smith. I also think our schedule will probably be a little easier to swallow in 2010, too. Given all that, I am actually pretty excited to see the new season get started!

[Gman was right]

If Matt Moore starts then the sky is the limit. If Jake starts then expect 7-9 or worse.

[DirtyMagic97]

I say 9-7 or 10-6 right now. So yes, better. I don't know how Matt will do with a full season. He isn't going to "sneak up" on any teams. The most dangerous QB is the one you know nothing about. But since our schedule appears easier at first glance, both RB's will be healthy (if they both are on our roster), and Smitty will have a QB that can get him the ball, I think our offense should be one of our better offenses in franchise history. A healthy defense helps as well.

[Lumps]

He wont have to sneak up on them this time. Well he wouldn't if the panthers were smart and named him starter going into the off season and give him confidence. Then he would be able to prepare properly with the team. If Moore plays next years whole season like he played the last five games the panthers would finish 13-3.

Now if we draft a QB and they start or beat out Matt in the offseason which I don't think will happen unless we get a first 10, I'd expect the panthers to be more like 9-7 give or take. I new QB will take time to grow esp. when the panther have no vet to teach...

[King Taharqa]

8-8 at best. We'll have the same boring playcalling, it'll still take the offense 2/3rd of the year to start clicking on all cylinders. People are hoping Matt Moore will pick up where he left off last year, I highly doubt that on a John Fox led team.

[DaCityKats]

i doubt fox will pull jake again,unless a injury.

[Yaboychris28]

we will have a much easier schedule

[Raskle]

History alone should show that we should have a better record next year, especially since our SoS is supposed to be easier. I say supposed to be because honestly, SoS is really a bunch of bullpoo that really isn't accurate due to parity.

[PantherDude]

I think we will. With how our schedule will look next year along with our defenses getting better under Meeks's system & some of our starters coming back (Davis, Gross, Kemo, etc.), I think our chance are looking good. :idea:

[guyinchesapeake]

It's not just the draft, we need to do a good job pursuing FAs' as well, and consider any reasonable trade options. We need WR help, and special teams players (not to mention a ST coach!). We have 2 great RBs', and the "O" line developed quite nicely to the point that some of them may, MAY, be worthy of being trade bait for draft picks or established players. If we keep the bulk of this team together from this season, and do a good job addressing the needs, we can most certainly have a good, possibly great, year. of course, that also means that jake is relegated to, at best, a backup spot, his days as starter have to over.