The Carolina Panthers quickly squashed any early season hope for even the most optimistic fans with their Week 1 drubbing at the hands of the New Orleans Saints. All of the good vibes that accompany a new coaching staff and revamped roster on the offensive side of the ball were washed away by as bad an opening day performance as you’ll see from an NFL team. It was a complete, abject failure in all facets of the game. To add injury to insult, the team’s best player went on injured reserve the day after the game.
Monday Morning Optimist: It wasn’t as bad as Week 1
