As training camp opens, hope springs eternal for all NFL teams. The negativity surrounding past struggling teams washes away momentarily as fans have a renewed energy as the new rookies take the field and teams look to carve out a bright new future for the organization. Everyone is undefeated. Every fanbase has the luxury of thinking their team will make the playoffs despite the various known and unknown challenges that lie ahead.
So can Carolina make it to the playoff party, win the division, or even get to the dance? Initially, the Panthers had the worst odds to win the NFC South, but daily these numbers are fluctuating where Atlanta and Carolina trade places at the bottom.