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Things are really looking up for the Panthers. Not only did they have an outstanding 2010 NFL draft, but they are also in prime position to surprise some folks in the NFC. Many of the experts are saying that the Panthers are going to be average at best, and nothing could be further from the truth. The Panthers are at or near the top of the heap in the NFC South, in spite of the Super Bowl champion Saints residing there. The Panthers are ready to roll in 2010.

Jordan Gross is back from injury and healthy as ever, and both of the great running backs that the Panthers have cultivated are entering the primes of their careers as running backs. That is a scary proposition for the rest of the NFL, as they were already among the best in the league. Williams had yet another 1000 yard season, and has learned to catch a few passes out of the backfield. Stewart is now beyond the rookie jitters and looks about as dominant as one could hope for in only his third year. Both are ready to have huge years.

The Panthers are also likely to benefit from a renewed quarterback position. Not only is Matt Moore playing like a man possessed, they actually have some depth behind him to push the competition. Jimmy Clausen is as talented as any NFL rookie in the league and could end up being the steal of the draft. He fell all the way to the Panthers in the second round of the NFL Draft, and will likely be the quarterback of the future.

What is really exciting in Carolina is the potential of the new set of receivers. Steve Smith will continue to anchor the unit, but new draft picks Armanti Edwards and Brandon LaFell will also give the Panthers some new targets. Who will end up being the primary target is not likely in question, but all the other positions are wide open. The Panthers also have some of the most improved tight ends in the NFL with Dante Rosario in tow.

For those that are overlooking the Carolina Panthers, they might want to look in the rearview mirror. The Panthers will be coming up fast, and could end up being the New Orleans Saints of 2010 - Super Bowl Champions from out of nowhere. (You read it here first)

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