The Carolina Panthers made several headline-making signings throughout Dan Morgan's second offseason at the helm. This raised expectations among the fan base that haven't been met so far.
Head coach Dave Canales was a beacon of positivity before the season. He thought the Panthers were in a good position to make improvements and bring the fear factor back to Bank of America Stadium. Two straight defeats have damaged these perceptions, and this could get a whole lot messier if they cannot beat the Atlanta Falcons in their home opener.
There is no more margin for error.