CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers didn't have much to play for in their 2023 finale against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They were assured the NFL's worst record with only two wins and much of the focus was on who would be the next head coach.
But cornerback Jaycee Horn was dialed in, helping hold Mike Evans to one catch for six yards after the Pro Bowl receiver caught the game's first two passes against Donte Jackson.
That was enough to make defensive pass game coordinator Jonathan Cooley believe the No.