Will Dave Canales end up being the head coach who gives a eulogy for David Tepper at his funeral? That was the hope of the Carolina Panthers owner when he set out to find a new leader for the franchise last January. After benching Bryce Young two weeks into the season and starting with a rocky 1-7 record, Canales and Young helped turn things around as the Panthers finished 4-5 in the second half of the season, signaling that things might finally be improving in Carolina.

Julian Council examines what Canales got right and wrong in his first season as the Panthers' head coach and whether Tepper has finally found the coach who will lead the franchise to sustained success. 

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