In three consecutive weeks, the Panthers have proven that their mental toughness is just as good an asset as their physical prowess.
Paper Tigers. We hear this expression all the time. Teams that look great when you scan their roster and see big names and eye-popping statistics but cannot win on the field. There are certain teams that have become notorious for this, and others that win consistently that aren't seen as being that good on paper. It's the difference between playing football for real and playing Madden football... where a mental edge can be just as important as a physical one.