Even though the Carolina Panthers have an extra target to aim for after securing their first playoff berth since 2017, general manager Dan Morgan should also be focusing attention on his offseason plans. And if he can achieve similar success, this team might be among the dark horse Super Bowl hopefuls next time around.
That's a lofty goal, but the Panthers are making encouraging strides. They may have limped their way into the postseason with help from elsewhere, but getting to the knockout rounds is all that matters. Nobody will remember how they got there, and this experience will only serve the team well.