Dave Canales talked a big game before his second season as head coach. He laid down the gauntlet to his rivals and was extremely confident that this revamped Carolina Panthers squad could be more competitive. Unfortunately, his players didn't back him up in Week 1.
The Panthers were humiliated by the Jacksonville Jaguars. It was the sort of performance typically associated with the Frank Reich and Matt Rhule eras. It was also a far cry from Canales' expectations before competitive action began.
It didn't take long for the finger-pointing to get underway. Carolina's offense wasn't exactly firing on all cylinders.