Panthers had all the pieces in perfect place to make a run at last season’s Superbowl until they got whacked 13-33 by the Arizona Cardinals in the NFC Championship game. Was this a case of the Carolina Panthers having an off-night. If not then was it a sign of things to come?

The Carolina Panthers Quarterback Jake Delhomme had 6 turnovers in that game of last season but the organization of the club thought nothing of it apparently, signing Delhomme to a 5-year contract extension.

They have return 21 of 22 starters from 2008 season’s 12-4 squad so this years Carolina Panthers should have similar success. One can bet Carolina +225 to win the NFC South this season.

This year Carolina likes to pound the ball behind a monster offensive line with Jonathan Stewart and DeAngelo Williams. The offense of Carolina averaged 26 points per game with a philosophy of run-first last season but Delhomme’s turnovers were killers.

He is an accurate passer and also has an excellent leadership skills. He benefits from having a bona fide All-Pro in WR Steve Smith.

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