Carolina Panthers entering most important season in franchise history

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CHARLOTTE, NC – SEPTEMBER 23: head coach Ron Rivera and Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers watch from the sideline against the Cincinnati Bengals in the fourth quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

Is 2019 the most important season in Carolina Panthers franchise history?

While the Carolina Panthers have enjoyed some very successful seasons – including two trips to the Super Bowl in their relatively brief history – it feels as if this season is setting up to be one of the biggest.

Undoubtedly the most important game is always, “the next one” and while the same can be said of football seasons, a closer examination reveals the importance of 2019 for the Panthers. Coach Ron Rivera is entering his ninth season at the helm, a long stretch in today’s NFL, but two Coach of the Year Awards, three consecutive NFC South championships and one NFC Championship provide a strong resume.

However, new owner David Tepper is entering his first full season in charge and it feels as if the results don’t follow this season there could definitely be a change. A strong proponent of consistency, hailing from his minority stake in the Pittsburgh Steelers, Tepper didn’t panic during a seven game slide last year but his patience may wear thin should Carolina not get off to a good start.

Following are a few reasons why 2019 is the most important in franchise history.

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