I know this is seriously pessimistic, but considering how the season's going, it's a question I have.

Can this season lead to the Panthers being stigmatized? Meaning where no player wants to come to the team either through free agency of the draft...

Look at Eli Manning... drafted by the Chargers, he says, "Umm... sorry, but no."

Look at Ken Lucas... the Panthers wanted to trade him to the Lions. He says, "Umm... hell no!"

Are the Panthers going to be one of those organizations that players don't want to go to? There's going to be a new coaching staff so a new identity so to speak for the team is in the works, but will they be able to attract top free agents? (Assuming Hurney is able to pull the trigger on their contracts and I don't think Richardson will allow him to.)

I don't think they'll be the laughinstock of the NFL but you never know.