Nobody is getting too carried away, but the Carolina Panthers are still fighting. Their dramatic victory over the Miami Dolphins leaves them at 2-3 through five weeks. Not exactly ideal, but it looks a lot better than 1-4.
A lot of hard work lies ahead. Nothing is perfect, and significant improvements are needed if the Panthers want to meet raised expectations. However, there is one position group that is rapidly emerging as a real bright spot amid another rollercoaster campaign.
And one assistant going completely under the radar is masterminding these enhancements.
Todd Wash has masterminded Carolina Panthers' defensive line turnaround
The Panthers' much-maligned defensive front looks like a legitimate force this season.