The Carolina Panthers have a Superman, Captain America and Batman in the persons of Cam Newton, Luke Kuechly and Josh Norman.
But not everyone on the 53-man roster has a superhero persona. Some don’t even have nicknames, at least not recognizable by the public.
But for every Newton, Kuechly and Norman, there are lesser-known players who have played a part in the Panthers (16-1) reaching the NFC Championship Game.
Every team has them, and one or more of them will play pivotal roles Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals and in Super Bowl 50 if the Panthers make it there.