I would love to see this team develop an intense rivalry with another team within the division. Currently the south's main rivalry is the Falcons vs Saints. However, based on distance, why can't it be the Falcons vs Panthers? Distance wise, proximity - Charlotte to Atlanta is a hop skip and a jump from each other on 85! I will get into that aspect another time. The Carolina Panthers since inception have been a solid NFL franchise. When I think of the Panthers from the start of its existence, I think of that solid defense in the 90s. Going from there, it's Jake leading the helm and was very close to a superbowl victory. It's a franchise on the rise though. They have the weapons in place on offense to do some damage, the question is can they stay healthy and attack well on defense. I kind of wish them luck as long as it isn't against my team.
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