3.) Positive Pete

 

If you’ve finally accepted the Panthers’ likely fate this season, perhaps what Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said on a conference call with Carolina-based reporters will get your hopes back up.

Or perhaps he just said what he’s supposed to.

Some highlights:

“We see them still as a terrific team.”

“They’re a very talented football team.”

“They’re a very dangerous team.”

“It’s a very difficult challenge and we have great respect for them.”

“The style of offense and all is very challenging for us.”

“Of course they’ve got the banged up front, but other than that, this is a very good looking team.”

And other than that, Mrs. Lincoln …