A roster in transition, questions surrounding the future of the franchise quarterback and the looming threat of a possible work stoppage — on the surface 2020 is starting to resemble 2010 for the Carolina Panthers.
There are some major differences, of course, beginning with the fact the 2020 Panthers will be led by a new head coach in Matt Rhule, while the lame-duck John Fox and his staff were kept on to endure the 2010 train wreck.
Also, worth noting: While Panthers founder Jerry Richardson gutted the roster to save money and make a statement ahead of the lockout, current owner David Tepper is spending big on coaches, facilities and anything else not restricted by the NFL’s salary cap.
But as the Panthers prepare to hit the reset button under Rhule, it’s worth revisiting the upheaval that occurred 10 years ago during the mercifully brief Jimmy Clausen era, and examining what lessons can be learned from it.
For starters, former Panthers…