3 reasons the Panthers could surpass preseason expectations in 2021
By Dean Jones
Could the Carolina Panthers potentially surprise people in 2021 after making yet more big changes to their roster in pursuit of progression?
Although the Carolina Panthers have plenty of talent across their roster, this has not resulted in any sort of recognition from the national media regarding the team’s chances in 2021.
According to Pro Football Focus, who ranked the Panthers at No. 25 in their offseason power rankings, Carolina has a 0.6 percent chance of winning the Super Bowl next season.
In other words, their chances of going deep into the playoffs are almost non-existent.
This is a sentiment that is echoed by other similar rankings across the media from experts who are adopting a wait-and-see approach to the Panthers and their short-term aspirations.
Carolina Panthers could make some notable strides in 2021.
Hedging their bets and just predicting Carolina will struggle to a certain degree might be the easy way out. But there is nothing to suggest that this group cannot make some real strides in the second season under Matt Rhule providing they make the most out of a more structured offseason that also includes the return of preseason games.
Carolina deserves credit for leaving no stone unturned in recent months to improve problem areas.
Tipping the Panthers to lift their first-ever Vince Lombardi Trophy is unrealistic. But here are three reasons why they might just be better than most predict next season.