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Carolina Panthers 2011 Season Preview The Carolina Panthers were downright awful last season, and more of the same can be expected in 2011.

The good news is that Panthers fans at least have a reason to show up to games this year with the team using the No. 1 overall pick to select Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton.

Newton looked very good in the preseason, though that doesn't mean he will necessarily experience the same type of success when things really get ramped up in the regular season.

Still, having a possible franchise quarterback on the roster has to give Panthers fans some hope for the future. The team also re-signed running back DeAngelo Williams to a big contract, giving the rookie quarterback a running game to lean on.