Could Carolina take the next step this year?

Their defense is solid. The defensive line is deep and stays fresh all game like Seattle's. The veteran receivers (Avant & Cotchery) aren't sexy, but they do the dirty work and know to work until the whistle a la scramble drill. Stewart looks healthy. Olsen looks great. Benjamin will begin to matter if he stops dropping the damn ball.

Imagine if they had another explosive playmaker. They could go from good to scary good.

Offense is still too weak.

Like last year they'll probably be the third best team in the NFC/third best team in the league

I fought the fight against the grain all offseason which foolishly said they would free fall. With a defense and a QB with Cam's physical skills, you'll be in any game. The front 7 has depth but $13 million could have been spent on someone other than Hardy with his future uncertain.

Sports Hernia":29q94w3q said:

Offense is still too weak.

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Remains to be seen...

week 1 - no Cam
week 2 - no DWilliams, all RBs except Stewart went down with injuries; KB remembered he's a rookie


The line has looked better than anyone expected. A few hiccups exist on offense, but just about everything is coachable.

^ Benjamin's one handed grab today was beyond sick.

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^ Benjamin's one handed grab today was beyond sick.

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Would have had a sweet TD under college rules today; but he's gotta learn to plant his feet, not kick them up - rookie mistake.

Will be interesting to see if former Jet 2nd round pick Stephen Hill can fill a niche speed WR role.

They were already scary good. Highest DVOA in the NFL last year among all teams that didn't play in the SB.

I would root for them in the Super Bowl for sure.