CHARLOTTE — A lot of life is how you look at it.

And sure, the Panthers are 0-2 and just put 40 percent of maybe the best part of the roster on injured reserve . Not great, obviously. On the other hand, a couple of last year's biggest issues seemed to take a step in the right direction last week. So it's a matter of perspective.

Considering the second half of last week's loss to the Cardinals, the fact that the offense wheeled off three unanswered touchdowns at least stands as some degree of positive movement (though it's easier when you're down 27-3).

But addressing the run defense against a team that can run it was more impressive. The way the Panthers gave up rushing yards last year was terminal; you're just not going to sustainably win when you're giving up 200 a game on the groun

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