IT’S A NICE MOVE: Carolina Panthers legend has been issued with a…..

The Carolina Panthers currently face a negative perception across the NFL, largely due to a dismal two-win season and a frequently embarrassing owner. The path to recovery is long, but there are promising signs under general manager Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales.

This reputation was underscored by the NFL’s 2024 schedule release, which left the Panthers without a single primetime game for the season. This marks the third time in their history they’ve faced this slight, reflecting the league’s low expectations for their upcoming performance.

Coach Canales has plenty of motivation to help restore the team’s respectability. The Panthers’ current standing as a league punchline can only be changed through better performance and a more competitive presence on the field under the new leadership.

Jonathan Stewart, one of the franchise’s legendary running backs, has called on the team to transform this negativity into a positive force. He encouraged the Panthers to use this disrespect as motivation, referencing how, in 2012, the team earned a primetime game after a previous season without one by showing significant improvement.

Stewart emphasized that respect in the NFL must be earned. The Panthers need to be prepared to meet this challenge head-on when the season begins. If they can do so, they might defy expectations. Stewart, having experienced both highs and lows with the franchise, understands the current atmosphere and what it takes to change the narrative.

Ultimately, this situation is about pride. No one enjoys being ridiculed, but if this can spur the organization to greater efforts in the coming weeks and months, it might prove beneficial. While no one expects the Panthers to contend for the postseason in Canales’ first year, fans hope to see determination and improved cohesion, which should eventually lead to better results.