Who's your disappointing team this year?

[NDAlum]

Panthers

Cam will have a bad year

Secondary is terrible and D-line isn't going to get pressure

Steve Smith is a year older

[NikeBlitz]

Like always. J-E-T-S !!

And the Redskins.

[Stroehms]

I'm hoping Redskins for the Rams fan in me (We own their 2013 and 14 First Round pick).

49ers
Steelers
Saints

[Clemsonpanther]

Steelers
Falcons

[Jr.]

Quote: Originally Posted by NDAlum

Panthers Cam will have a bad year Secondary is terrible and D-line isn't going to get pressure Steve Smith is a year older

BLASPHEMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

But in seriousness, the defense worries me. Steve and Cam don't

[slickdtc]

Cam would worry me. He was incredible last year. But there's a sophomore slump phrase for a reason. Seldom do guys have the success in back-to-back years 1st to 2nd year.

However, Newton definitely seems like the one to break that mould. But it isn't a sure thing either. This league is up and down with even the most established of star players. To expect Newton to eclipse last year's numbers is a tallllll task.

[MizzouBravesFan]

In the NFC, I'm gonna go with the Lions.

As far as the AFC goes, I don't know why but I just have this weird feeling that the Texans are going to come crashing down...no rhyme or reason, just a gut feeling.

[Jr.]

Quote: Originally Posted by slickdtc

Cam would worry me. He was incredible last year. But there's a sophomore slump phrase for a reason. Seldom do guys have the success in back-to-back years 1st to 2nd year. However, Newton definitely seems like the one to break that mould. But it isn't a sure thing either. This league is up and down with even the most established of star players. To expect Newton to eclipse last year's numbers is a tallllll task.

I don't expect him to eclipse those numbers at all, but from everything I've heard/read about this training camp, he's doing everything possible to avoid any slump.

I do think his numbers will go down a bit, but I think he'll be more efficient (less interceptions) and I think the run game will be more effective. The defense and kickoff/punt coverages are my concerns. If Beason is back to close to 100% and the DTs can actually stay healthy and not force 2 undrafted rookies to play the majority of the season, I think the defense will improve (mostly because it can't get much worse). That, to me, equates to 2-3 more wins and a good shot at a wild card berth.

Having said all of that, if he does struggle then the season is down the drain pretty quickly. I guess us Panther fans will know early because the first 6 games are pretty tough.