Am I naive or do others think we have the talent for a quick turn around?

[Kevin Greene]

Talent on the roster at this point is secondary to acquiring a coaching staff able to peak the players talents and put them in a position to win gameday.

You know, pretty much the opposite of what we've had the last few years.

[panthers55]

I would think that with either Clausen, Luck/Mallett/Newton etc, there will still be a growth period so we aren't going to the playoffs next year unless we play a veteran backup and he plays like Jake did for us in 2003. I also doubt we get a veteran who is anything but a temporary fix until the rookies can learn the position. So we will take plenty of lumps on offense next year learning a new system. Depending on the hire, the defense may be retooled as well.

So to assume we will be a playoff team next year, while possible, is extremely optimistic and unlikely. I won't make any predictions until we see what happens down the road, but with the tough divisional teams we face in the NFC South, we have our hands full.

[Razeyfingers]

QB, 1 more O-line starter and lots of depth, and some DT's are my three biggest concerns. Fix those and yes I think we can "turn around" as you say, lest we forget. . . We're still in the toughest conference in the whole NFL.

I would say that we could go above .500 next year if that last statement wasnt a factor, but unfortunately it very much is the case.

[TarPanther9180]

It's hard for me to say without knowing the coaching staff (current talent may not fit their style) and how the draft turns out.

I could see us going anywhere from 6-10 to 8-8 next year and playoff bound in 2012.

[Grammer]

im not worried about the talent, im worried about the coaching and FRONT OFFICE

[CatMan72]

I think we're a good QB away from having a winning record.

[PantherFanForLife]

I think we're a good QB away from having a winning record.

And I have a feeling we probably will fix most of our other problems this year, and all the credit will go to the QB. So Luck really should come to Carolina. He'll get all the credit if we finish anything close to .500. Fast track to hero status awaits.

[Jackofalltrades]

Will solid QB play, yes.

Play offs? Doubt it with the strength of the division.

[Matthias]

We need to strengthen our secondary by adding a shut down corner and putting Marshall back in the nickel position. (If Marshall walks, then Munnerlyn) Add in a RG, patch up the d-line, Luck at QB with the right coaching staff, we will be a good team.

[PantherFanForLife]

We need to strengthen our secondary by adding a shut down corner and putting Marshall back in the nickel position. (If Marshall walks, then Munnerlyn) Add in a RG, patch up the d-line, Luck at QB with the right coaching staff, we will be a good team.

Hey look, a more sensible post!

And yes, I think that would be a good start. But we HAVE to fix the O-line. Luck isn't going to fix that wall of Swiss Cheese.

[Jhyler12]

I could see a good season next year and then Playoffs the next year...

Just need that QB

[PantherFanForLife]

I could see a good season next year and then Playoffs the next year...

Just need that QB

You're saying it wrong. "Just need Dat Deal!"

[Grammer]

We need to strengthen our secondary by adding a shut down corner and putting Marshall back in the nickel position. (If Marshall walks, then Munnerlyn) Add in a RG, patch up the d-line, Luck at QB with the right coaching staff, we will be a good team.

well, champ bailey is done in denver, hes old, but hes still good. a hell of alot better than marshall thats for sure

[Dpantherman]

i need to see the coaching staff, and a final roster (draft included, as well as FAs).