Practice squad poachings show how far Panthers have come under Dan Morgan

Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan | David Jensen/GettyImagesIt's been a long time since the Carolina Panthers were perceived in a good light around the league. It's been even longer since opposing teams actively tried to poach players from their practice squad.

Two such instances have occurred heading into their crucial Week 16 showdown with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Although disappointing, it shows just how far the Panthers have come in a relatively short timeframe under general manager Dan Morgan.

First, it was running back DeeJay Dallas, who was scooped by the Jacksonville Jaguars as they look for a spark on special teams down the stretch. The Panthers are well-stocked at the…