2010 Carolina Panthers Football Preview

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Head Coach: John Fox

2009 Record: 8-8 (3rd place in NFC South)

Pro Bowlers: Julius Peppers (DE), DeAngelo Williams (RB), Ryan Kalil (OL), Jon Beason (LB)

AP All-Pros: Jon Beason (2nd team), Julius Peppers (DE)

2010 Carolina Panthers Schedule

2009 Review:

Coming off a year in 2008 where the Panthers went 12-4 there was no doubt they had big time success on their minds in Carolina. Sometimes things just don’t work out the way we want them too, and that was definitely the case in 2009 for the Panthers. The end of the 2008 season was one to forget especially for quarterback Jake Delhomme in the final playoff game of the ’08 season it seemed as though everything he threw went to the other team. So the Panthers had visions of success but Jake and the offense just couldn’t shake the debacle of the end of 2008. It seemed as though nothing went the way of the Panthers, one thing is sure they have an amazing running attack with DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart who always put on a show. The Panthers struggles on defense also played a major part in the 8-8 record, if they plan on improving the defense must follow suite. They must have consistent play from the quarterback position and continue the steady rushing attack from the two headed monster. Steve Smith must be an important part of the offense and they must add another receiver in order to have success so the emphasis will be on the offseason.

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2010 Preview:

Out with the old, gone is Jake Delhomme and his shaky play from a year ago and in is the young gun Matt Moore (in all honesty the Panthers are relying heavily on this kid). With the same steady rushing attack the Panthers are looking to improve on the 8-8 record from last season but they must develop the solid passing attack. Steve Smith is still in Carolina but they must have a solid no. 2 receiver, gone is Mushin Muhammed so who will fill the void to take the pressure off of Smith? If they have no one to step up it could be a long season for Matt Moore. As I have said if teams know you will run the ball they will stack the line and come after you, if there is no passing game there will be no rushing game. This is a make or break year for John Fox, if his team wins they will love him if they lose they will be calling for his job, unfortunately it could be more of the same in Carolina. Not to mention with Peppers gone to Chicago it could be hard times for the Panthers on the defensive side of the ball.

2010 Prediction:

Carolina Panthers: 9-7 (3rd place in NFC South)

By Sam Adams
ProFootball-fans.com Staff Writer

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