CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – For a day, the bowed heads, angry words and cheap shots on the Carolina sideline were replaced by smiles, hugs and warm gestures.
Coach John Fox got to celebrate at home one final time, Jimmy Clausen finally earned a win and this year’s Panthers made sure they wouldn’t match the 2001 team’s standard for incompetence.
And it didn’t even hurt them too much in the only important competition they’re still a part of – the race for the No. 1 draft pick.
Sunday’s ugly but satisfying 19-12 victory over Arizona was a welcome respite from a miserable year.
Sure, the Panthers still have the NFL’s worst record. But as the players enjoyed Monday off, there were no apologies for ending a seven-game losing streak against a fellow downtrodden team.
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