So here we are, seven months later, and the Carolina Panthers are about to play the Denver Broncos once again.
One of the least eventful preseasons in Panthers history has concluded. Now comes the reward, if you want to call it that. On Thursday night, in one of the most eagerly anticipated season openers in team history, the Panthers go on the road and try to beat the Denver team that thwarted Carolina’s attempt to win its first-ever Super Bowl in February.
“Our goal is to be 1-0,” Panthers tight end Greg Olsen said. “But again, this is not the Super Bowl.