What a year the Carolina Panthers have had – a year that many, if not anyone, thought the Carolina Panthers would have by any stretch of the mind.
Yet, the Carolina Panthers did have a remarkable season, going 15-1, securing the NFC South for the third consecutive season and securing a first round playoff bye.
Most of the time, with credentials like that, the respective team who accomplished that would be the Super Bowl favorite.
But, looking at members of the media, not many think the Panthers are legit still and if they do, they could be classified as jumping on the bandwagon.