Why is there no love for the Carolina Panthers?

Question

While I agree the past two seasons have been dismal, they really are a well put together team this year.

Julius Peppers is back to his natural Right Defensive End position and has looked like a beast.

Mark my words, the linebacker core will be one of the best in football.

Steve Smith is solid as always and with the addition of DJ Hackett and Mushin Mohamed, teams with no longer be able to keep a double team on Smith.

They will have a one-two punch at RB with Deangelo Williams speed and Stewarts raw strength.

Yes, I know the one major question is how will Jake Delhomme come off from his Tommy-John surgery.

What your thoughts?

FYI.. Most major Sportsbooks have the Panthers favored to win their division with a record of 11-5. So why no love from you people?

Answer 1

The Panthers have a lot of talent, and for past two seasons they were very talented.  But the team did nothing with that talent, that's why people are showing them no love this season.  Football fans are whating to see if their going to play up to their potential.

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Answer 2

I agree, the Panthers are looking good. I guess people are looking at the Saints to improve in the NFC South and not the Panthers, but a hot start by Carolina will quickly change their minds.

And why doesn't Dima B take that c**p of an opinion to another section of Yahoo Answers and stop bothering the fans of REAL football?

Answer 3

Well Delhomme is made of glass and seems to get hurt all the time. Cant go very far without a QB. Steve Smith is very solid and suspeneded for the first 2 games becuase he seems to think punching team mates is being a leader. DJ Hackett is decent i dont see him being that good. "Mosse" is way past his prime and will be effective as the number 3. Sure on paper they look decent but thats why the games are played every sunday. Injuries will hold this team back as always.  

Answer 4

american football is garbage...get into a real sport like basketball and soccer

Answer 5

If Delhomme can stay healthy and return to his form of 2 years ago the Panthers could be a force in the NFC.

Answer 6

The Panthers are TRULY overrated this year. You will see.