VInce WIlfork was also part of the sb39 & 49 wins.When you think about it, it's a bit amazing. 53 man roster. You probably draft 6 players a year, and maybe only half stick for more than two years. You hand out generally 3 year contracts to everyone. So a massive amount thru free agency, but it never seems like it's that much coming in from FA....53 churned all in 3-4 years. Even dynasties go thru it. After about 10 years, probably only Belichick and Brady remained.
I always thought we were a good team to follow despite being a newbie team, unfashionable part of America, no popular stereotype, no sb wins and a few years at the bottom.The truly admirable thing is how the Panthers have managed to remain consistent throughout it all and not win championships.
But then Allthatpower spoils it because we haven't had consecutive 9-7 seasons. Big deal.