It's one thing for a team to fall on rough times, but the Panther's have become a running joke. For the last two seasons their best weeks have been the byes. At least they don't lose those ones. I don't know a single person who holds out hope that next season (or any season in the foreseeable future) will be more than a complete wreck. There are still Panthers fans around, but the team's multitudinous failures makes it impossible for new residents to get behind their dysfunctional franchise.
I'm not saying you need a perfect season to gain some fans, but 2-14 doesn't make it easy for me.