The Carolina Panthers have shown us a lot of what they are — and what they aren’t — heading into Sunday’s huge home game against the Seattle Seahawks.
At 6-4, the Panthers look far more fragile than they did two weeks ago at 6-2. Still, they would qualify for the NFC playoffs as the No. 5 seed if the postseason started today.
Here are 16 thoughts on the team, based on my own observations and conversations with several people who know football and watch the Panthers closely.
1. Defensive identity: This is the Panthers’ biggest problem.