Super Bowl 50 is just days away, and the Carolina Panthers are one win from completing one of the most impressive seasons in NFL history. The 17-1 Panthers are 5.5-point favorites to win their first championship in franchise history, per Odds Shark.
While the outcome of the game will determine whether this team becomes historical, how it was built to be a Super Bowl contender is also important. The process of fielding the right front office, coaching staff and roster takes years to execute. Carolina got it right, even if its formula is unique.