Outlook for 2026

[Manna]

I wasn’t able to watch the game today and am just now catching up on what happened. From an objective standpoint, what’s the outlook for this team heading into next season?
I’m especially curious about how Bryce performed. I’ve been critical of him over the past three years, so how did he show up in the playoff game?
What happened to the run game?
How as the offensive and defensive playcalling?
And ultimately, is there reason for optimism going into next year?

Proud to rep this team in California. #KeepPounding

[Dex]

Proud of how our boys played. We are in desperate need of a pass rush though.

[Daddy_Uncle]

Bryce played really well, but it doesn't matter. He has never been consistent. We could have won and gone to Seattle for him to throw for 40 yards. I think we have to bring in actual competition at the QB position.

 

 

[Jon Snow]

Watch the replay of the game and you will get a better understanding. As for going for? It will be a new team next season and you cannot expect any momentum to carryover. Each season is always different and it's own unique beast. 

[KatsAzz]

6 minutes ago, Manna said:

I wasn’t able to watch the game today and am just now catching up on what happened. From an objective standpoint, what’s the outlook for this team heading into next season?
I’m especially curious about how Bryce performed. I’ve been critical of him over the past three years, so how did he show up in the playoff game?
What happened to the run game?
How as the offensive and defensive playcalling?
And ultimately, is there reason for optimism going into next year?

Proud to rep this team in California. #KeepPounding

https://www.panthers.com/news/rapid-reactions-panthers-fall-to-rams-in-wild-card-round

This should give you some insight on what happened.

Edited January 11 by KatsAzz

[PantherChris]

1 minute ago, Jon Snow said:

Watch the replay of the game and you will get a better understanding. As for going for? It will be a new team next season and you cannot expect any momentum to carryover. Each season is always different and it's own unique beast. 

Entirely depends on how the biggest holes are addressed in the off season IMO, we also probably have one at LT now 

[Aussie Tank]

We need pass rush, better linebackers in coverage, upgrade Nick Scott and to upgrade both slots on either side of the ball. Plus maybe find a proper tight end to lead the pack of our part timers 

[PantherChris]

1 minute ago, Aussie Tank said:

We need pass rush, better linebackers in coverage, upgrade Nick Scott and to upgrade both slots on either side of the ball. Plus maybe find a proper tight end to lead the pack of our part timers 

ILB (draft) , EDGE (Pref vet)  actual receiving TE (some good options in FA Godert and Pitts)  i think Ransom steps in for scott

[Manna]

10 minutes ago, KatsAzz said:

https://www.panthers.com/news/rapid-reactions-panthers-fall-to-rams-in-wild-card-round

This should give you some insight on what happened.

Thanks. I avoided going there because it tends to get a bit overly optimistic.