Feeling Optimistic

After enjoying a gummy I'm feeling a positivity I don't feel often as a Panther fan. I'm going to paint a picture that is not only possible but entirely plausible. I expect the return fire to be withering.

With DJ, Thielen and let's say Mcconkey at WR, Bryce now has open receivers to throw to and a much improved OL to give him some time. Ickeys struggles last year were a reflection of a misguided blocking scheme, and with upgraded guards, he returns to above average performance in his pass blocks and a terror grading the road. Miles Sanders benefits from the improved OL and returns to his Eagles form along with continued progression from Chuba. Horn stays healthy and along with a CB picked at 39, the defensive backfield is solid. Additions effectively replace the losses on the rest of the defense and its a top ten unit in most categories. Bryce flourishes with this new synergy and he puts up top 10-15 numbers in most categories. The Bucs struggle on offense with the loss of Canales and the bottom finally falls out with an aging Derek Carr. The Panthers are competing with the Falcons till the end for the division and fall just short with a 9 win season.