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1997 Carolina Panthers season

NFL team season

NFL team season

FieldValue
teamCarolina Panthers
year1997
record7–9
division_place2nd NFC West
coachDom Capers
general managerBill Polian
ownerJerry Richardson
stadiumEricsson Stadium
playoffsDid not qualify
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pro_bowlersTE Wesley Walls
AP All-prosKR Michael Bates 1st team
TE Wesley Walls 2nd team
shortnavlinkPanthers seasons

| AP All-pros = KR Michael Bates 1st team TE Wesley Walls 2nd team The 1997 Carolina Panthers season was the franchise's 3rd season in the National Football League and the 3rd under head coach Dom Capers. They failed to improve upon their 12–4 record in 1996, and make it to the playoffs for the second time in franchise history and finished 7–9. The Panthers appeared on Monday Night Football for the first time in franchise history. After the season, Toi Cook, who had been with the team since 1996, retired.

Offseason

NFL draft

Main article: 1997 NFL draft

Personnel

Staff

  • Owner/founder – Jerry Richardson

  • President – Mark Richardson

  • General manager – Bill Polian

  • Head coach – Dom Capers

  • Offensive coordinator – Joe Pendry

  • Quarterbacks – John Shoop

  • Running backs – Chick Harris

  • Wide receivers – Richard Williamson

  • Tight ends – Don Breaux

  • Offensive line – Jim McNally

  • Assistant offensive line – Blair Bush

  • Defensive coordinator – Vic Fangio

  • Defensive line – Ted Gill

  • Linebackers – Kevin Steele

  • Outside linebackers – Billy Davis

  • Defensive Backs (Secondary) – George Catavolos

  • Defensive quality control – Greg Roman

  • Special teams – Brad Seely

  • Strength and conditioning – Chip Morton

Roster

53 active, 5 inactive, 3 practice squad

Schedule

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August 31Washington RedskinsL 10–240–1Ericsson Stadium72,633
September 7at Atlanta FalconsW 9–61–1Georgia Dome51,829
September 14at San Diego ChargersW 26–72–1Qualcomm Stadium63,149
September 21Kansas City ChiefsL 14–352–2Ericsson Stadium67,402
September 29San Francisco 49ersL 21–342–3Ericsson Stadium70,972
Bye
October 12at Minnesota VikingsL 14–212–4Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome62,625
October 19at New Orleans SaintsW 13–03–4Louisiana Superdome50,963
October 26Atlanta FalconsW 21–124–4Ericsson Stadium54,675
November 2Oakland RaidersW 38–145–4Ericsson Stadium71,064
November 9at Denver BroncosL 0–345–5Mile High Stadium71,408
November 16at San Francisco 49ersL 19–275–63Com Park61,500
November 23at St. Louis RamsW 16–106–6Trans World Dome64,609
November 30New Orleans SaintsL 13–166–7Ericsson Stadium57,957
December 8at Dallas CowboysW 23–137–7Texas Stadium63,251
December 14Green Bay PackersL 10–317–8Ericsson Stadium70,887
December 20St. Louis RamsL 18–307–9Ericsson Stadium58,101
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Standings

References

References

  1. "1997 Carolina Panthers draftees". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  2. "Assistant Coaches". Panthers.com.
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