The Top Five Greatest Carolina Panthers of All Time
By Nick Yon
![CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 22: The Carolina Panthers huddle up during warm-ups prior to the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on October 22, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 22: The Carolina Panthers huddle up during warm-ups prior to the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on October 22, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/https-3A-2F-2Fcatcrave-com-2Fwp-content-2Fuploads-2Fgetty-images-2F2017-2F10-2F865064604-carolina-panthers-v-chicago-bears-jpg-850x560-3938013689e1e7388f974f5b7fb2e19e56ff3275cd42f974dda6ae5349d7fb40.jpg)
Steve Smith, WR
Despite his bridge-burning exit from Carolina, Steve Smith is single-handedly responsible for carrying Carolina to their first Super Bowl appearance. His running back-like ability to truck over defenders after the catch made him a sensation in Carolina. Also, he was a part of the vital offense that put Carolina in their very first Super Bowl.
Catching passes from Jake Delhomme, Smith was a top-tier receiver in the league. His rough playing style helped to establish a franchise looking for an identity. His fiery spirit and play helped to define the toughness that has become standard in Carolina.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, a video has to be worth a million. Roll the tape.