There is a common theme with the Panthers .
It 's pretty simple : They can stop teams with their fast and stone - walling defense , but simply have n't been able to consistently gain enough traction on offense to close out tight games .
There is a common theme with the Panthers , and it 's pretty simple : They can stop teams with their fast and stone - walling defense , but simply have n't been able to consistently gain enough traction on offense to close out tight games .