are a long-familiar opponent for the Carolina Panthers (+4) and the only thing familiarity can breed in the NFL is contempt. With that in mind, I spoke to Kevin Wright over at the Falcoholic about why a team as terrible as the Falcons is having even a modicum of success during year two of what will hopefully be a twenty year rebuild.
He had some similar questions for me, mostly fawning over the mental fortitude and work ethic the Panthers have displayed in their two week rebuild under hall of fame coach Steve Wilks. You can check out that accurately described article here.