The Carolina Panthers are in the midst of a sensational turnaround. Everyone in the national media was ready to write them off after a rocky opening to the campaign. Still, head coach Dave Canales' culture shift, spearheaded by unrivaled enthusiasm, resulted in an incredible turnaround when all hope seemed lost.
It's a refreshing change of pace. Fans are looking ahead to the next challenge, rather than doing mock drafts and plowing through potential free-agent acquisitions in 2026. Just how much longer this goes on is anyone's guess, but it does feel different.
Dan Morgan came into the general manager role with a long-term plan for sustained growth.