I have been lauding the Carolina Panthers’ offseason behavior since free agency began. So imagine my surprise when I came across this article out of the Gaston Gazette ripping apart the Carolina Panthers’ lack of offseason aggressiveness. This one really has me scratching my head. I don’t know if Steve Reed is just trying to stir the pot, or if Carolina Panthers fans just aren’t that “football smart,” or what. But I do know that the Carolina Panthers are making some definite moves in the offseason that should set their team up to make the playoffs next season.
I really find it disturbing when fans just don’t understand the way the game of football really works at the professional level. They think one big signing is going to wave a magic wand over their team and make it a Super Bowl contender. They believe they have a shot at every big name free agent. They don’t take into account things like chemistry, multiple needs, and salary cap considerations over multiple years. In short, fans want a quick fix. The NFL is not a quick-fix league. It takes real time and real work to get to the top. The Panthers are a much-improved team already. These angry fans need to stop complaining and pay closer attention.
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