The 2018 Panthers are bad. We know this now. Sitting at 6-9 after a 6-2 start, it is clear that they need work. And there are many issues that we’ve seen or worried about that finally reared their ugly head on Sunday.
The Panthers need to invest in a backup quarterback. I enjoyed the toughness Taylor Heinicke showed following his elbow injury, and I think his story is great. However, winning in the NFL isn’t about being a great guy with a nice story. The Panthers were spoiled with Derek Anderson, and even Joe Webb as a do it all guy who also had starting quarterback experience.