4 ways the Carolina Panthers can improve on offense in 2021

Take more risks

A stated previously, the Carolina Panthers were a little tentative when it came to taking risks during the 2020 season. This could have been down to their lack of faith in Teddy Bridgewater’s ability to get the football downfield, or simply not having enough belief in their offensive line to withstand pressure for long enough.

Those excuses – and many more – may have washed during the first year under Matt Rhule.

That won’t be the case in 2021.

Credit to the Panthers for gambling on Sam Darnold and not settling for mediocrity with Bridgewater for a second season. The former first-round pick was shipped to the Denver Broncos and what’s left is a promising talent with questionable decision-making and an absolute cannon for an arm.

Most of Darnold’s highlights with the New York Jets came on deep bombs to Robby Anderson, who just so happens to be in Carolina and should pick up where he left off with his old signal-caller.

Couple this with the likes of D.J. Moore, Terrace Marshall Jr., Omar Bayless, and David Moore also set to be on the roster, and taking more risks downfield is essential considering the talent available.

If the offensive line lives up to their end of the bargain, this has the potential to be a dynamic offense and one that could potentially springboard the Panthers into a surprise playoff spot when it’s all said and done.