The storylines will be plenty leading up to Super Bowl 50 on Sunday, Feb. 7.
Is this Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning’s last ride? How will the Panthers’ Cam Newton play in his first Super Bowl?
Carolina’s No. 1 offense vs. Denver’s No. 1 defense: Who will break first? Are we seeing a changing of the guard at quarterback from Manning to Newton?
While these storylines are fine, they will have no effect on the game. That will be played on the field and not in the interview rooms.
So if the Panthers want to beat the Denver Broncos to win their first Super Bowl, here are five things they’ll have to do.