The Carolina Panthers are not seen as strong contenders for the playoffs in 2024, except by their new head coach Dave Canales. Canales has high hopes for the team in the NFC South and believes they can challenge for the division title next season. He is confident that with good football, taking care of the ball, and staying competitive in every game, they have a chance to be in the running for the division crown at the end of the season.
Canales is unlikely to openly admit that his team has a slim chance of success in 2024, so his positive statements may be seen as typical coach talk. However, he does have a point in noting that the NFC South is not dominated by strong teams. Canales was a part of the Buccaneers team that won the division with a 9-8 record last year, so he believes the Panthers can be competitive in the upcoming games. Despite their poor 2-15 record in 2023, Canales is determined to shape the team’s identity and style of play. They are working on improving their roster, starting with the acquisition of wide receiver Diontae Johnson. The real test will come in September to see if the Panthers can perform better this season.
