The Carolina Panthers need everyone fit and firing on all cylinders during their potential do-or-die NFC South championship clash with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18. Unfortunately, the game has come too soon for one of their franchise cornerstones.
There was an enormous sense of anticipation when stud right guard Robert Hunt had his 21-day practice window opened. Most fans thought last weekend's clash against the Seattle Seahawks was an unrealistic objective. However, they were far more hopeful this week after the Panthers listed him as questionable.
That confidence was quashed by head coach Dave Canales during his media appearance before the contest.