A cloud of uncertainty hovered over the Carolina Panthers as they entered the offseason following a solid season and another playoff appearance. The fourth in five years for a franchise on the cusp of winning a Super Bowl and bringing an elusive Lombardi Trophy back to Charlotte for the first time.
Coach Ron Rivera has enjoyed a lot of success at the helm of the Panthers, including three consecutive divisional championships and one Super Bowl appearance. His leadership has provided one of the few constants around an organization undergoing change from top to bottom in the past few months.