Dave Canales had to navigate some rough waters during his first season with the Carolina Panthers. Now that the head coach has steadied the ship and established his culture, he is much more bullish this time around.
And Canales wasted no time firing off a warning shot to everyone in the Panthers' path in 2025.
Optimism is growing around the Panthers. The strides made over the second half of 2024, coupled with the impressive acquisitions made in free agency and the draft, dictated as much. Earning respectability is one thing, but kicking on to enter the NFC South title picture is something else entirely.