Carolina Panthers Super Bowl Odds 2022

Carolina Panthers Super Bowl Odds 2022

The Carolina Panthers continue to improve as a franchise. The team took a massive step forward last year as many pegged them to be one of the worst in the league, but in reality, the team played extraordinarily well and competed week-in and week-out. Really, the worst part of this squad was the quarterback play of Teddy Bridgewater. However, Teddy is no longer the quarterback. Instead, the team traded for Sam Darnold.

This is a team flying under the radar this year. This means that the Carolina Panthers are actually one of the most interesting teams to write and read about, as well as to bet on.

Carolina Panthers Odds

Panthers Odds to Win Super Bowl 2022:
Panthers Odds to Win Division:
Panthers Odds to Win Conference:
Panthers Make the Playoffs:

Carolina Panthers Offseason Changes

The first offseason change you have to talk about with the Carolina Panthers is the one at the quarterback position. The team traded for Sam Darnold and traded Teddy Bridgewater to the Broncos. This means that Joe Brady is betting on the former top-5 pick Darnold to take this team to the next level. It was quite clear that Bridgewater held this team back, especially in the red zone. This is not something Darnold did particularly well in New York, but obviously, Brady sees something here. It is worth noting that the Panthers passed on Justin Fields, so evidently, Brady has belief in Darnold.

When it comes to who the Panthers did draft, Carolina grabbed one of the top cornerbacks, Jaycee Horn, with their 1st round selection. Then, the Panthers went out and got stud wide receiver Terrace Marshall out of LSU with their second-round selection. The last big addition was Brady Christensen, offensive tackle out of BYU, in the third round. He was one of the most underrated players in the draft.

Alongside adding Jaycee Horn, the Panthers went out and got both Denzel Perryman and Haason Reddick in free agency. This adds firepower to all levels of the defense. Jaycee Horn projects to be a physical shutdown corner. Perryman is one of the better all-around 4-3 linebackers in the league. Then, Reddick provides more pass-rushing ability to this front 7.

The biggest losses in the offseason were Kawann Short, Russell Okung, and Curtis Samuel. However, the Panthers have depth on both sides of the line to replace Short and Okung, both of which remained unsigned going into training camp. Then, the team went out and got a fantastic wide receiver in the draft, Marshall, to replace Curtis Samuel, who joined Washington Football Team. All-in-all, the Panthers improved the team this offseason.

Carolina Panthers Odds Analysis

The odds are long for the Carolina Panthers. They are in a historically tough division, coming off of a losing record, and starting a quarterback that many place little to no faith in. However, the NFC South is really not as talented as many make it out to be. The Falcons are in disarray, and the Saints have lost a ton of great players. Then, there is the fact that the roster actually played fantastically well last year outside of Teddy Bridgewater.

The only issue that I think the bookies are correct on is the Sam Darnold issue. Yes, Joe Brady believes in Darnold, but there is little reason as to why bettors, experts, or bookies would place any faith in Sam Darnold’s ability to lead this team to wins and a playoff berth. This will become the main question when wagering on the Panthers this year. Are you getting long enough odds to justify a bet on Sam Darnold?

Reasons Why the Carolina Panthers Win the Super Bowl

If the Carolina Panthers are to win a Super Bowl, two things need to happen. The first is a Sam Darnold resurgence. Joe Brady needs to look like a genius, and Darnold needs to play like a top-15 quarterback. This would be a massive jump from basically being unstartable to becoming a top-tier asset in the NFL. This improbable jump would turn the Panthers’ offense into an elite force that finishes drives and helps to keep the defense off the field. It will also allow the Panthers to compete with the elite offenses in the league like the Rams, Bucs, and Chiefs, all of which are likely to be tests on the way to a Super Bowl this season.

The second thing that needs to happen is the defense taking the next step. Last year the Panthers made noise and showed a lot of play-making ability on the defensive side of the ball. However, the group now needs to become elite in order to compete for a Super Bowl. The front 7 looks to be one of the best in football, and they need to play to that level to have any chance at a championship. Meanwhile, the secondary will need to evolve into a much better unit, led by Jaycee Horn at corner and Jeremy Chinn at safety.

If Darnold really does become one of the better quarterbacks in this league, and the defense really does take that step into the upper-echelon of defenses, then the Panthers have a shot at winning the Super Bowl.

Reasons Why the Carolina Panthers Don’t Win the Super Bowl

Sam Darnold is exactly who we think he is. Without a good quarterback, your team has to be a once-in-a-generation type to win a Super Bowl. The last time this truly happened was the Ravens when they were led by Trent Dilfer. Honestly, at this point, I might prefer Dilfer over Darnold. This is the true reason as to why the Panthers have such long odds on all of their futures. Simply put, no one believes in Darnold, and there is no reason to believe in Darnold as a starting quarterback.

Another big reason as to why this team will not win the Super Bowl is simply the fact that the team is young. A lot of the top talents on this defense are still learning, and they need another season or two to develop into leaders. We saw this with the Cleveland Browns, as the team needed two seasons to really push themselves into that competitor category. So, even with an improved season from Darnold, it is highly unlikely that this team is mature enough for a deep playoff run.

Lastly, is the fact that Tom Brady is in the division. It is hard enough to make a Super Bowl when Tom Brady is in your conference, but when the defending Super Bowl champs are returning all 22 starters, led by Brady, and are in the division, there is little to no chance that you are making it to the Super Bowl.