Let’s predict the whole season
We talk a lot about how the 2024 Carolina Panthers had one of the worst defenses in league history. The team has done a lot to address that this offseason. A productive free agency, Derrick Brown returning from injury, and a well-received draft class have completely scrambled last season’s defensive depth chart.
The Panthers should effectively be seeing six new starters on defense between Patrick Jones II, Tershawn Wharton, Bobby Brown III, Derrick Brown, Christian Rozeboom, and Tre’von Moehrig. There is room for that number to grow depending on the what Dan Morgan’s plan is for nickle corner and the other safety spot.
New faces on offense should also have an immediate impact. Namely Tetairoa McMillan and Rico Dowdle should help take pressure off an already talented collection of skill position players. Let’s not forget that an ascendant Bryce Young led that 2024 team to a 44-38 OT win over the Atlanta Falcons with Jalen Coker as his leading receiver and Miles Sanders as the team’s leading rusher.
This offseason’s changes should provide plenty of breathing room for an offense that is expected to grow. Chuba Hubbard should actually get to rest between series now. Coker and Xavier Legette get to share the load of the young passing attack. Adam Thielen should get time to mummify himself with Icy Hot patches between catches.
There is no position where the 2025 Panthers have taken an obvious step backwards compared to their 2024 squad.
With all that in mind and feeling confident that we now know everything we could need to know about the Panthers offseason, let’s ask the burning question:
How many games will the Panthers win this coming season?
As always, sound off in the comments to defend your prediction.
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