BRUTAL NEWS: Panthers official key player is back in 2024 season.
In 2024, will Miles Sanders make a comeback.
After a poor 2023 campaign, the Carolina Panthers need the seasoned running back to get back to his previous level of play.
Although Miles Sanders signed the largest contract of any free agent running back during the previous summer, the Carolina Panthers were greatly disappointed. By Week 6, Sanders had lost the starting spot to Chuba Hubbard and had never taken it back.
With 129 carries and an average of 3.3 yards, Sanders concluded the 2023 season with 432 yards of rushes—all career lows. He just finished a season in which, while playing for the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl, he set career highs in every category, rushing for 259 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Throughout the season, Sanders was forthright with the media about his performance, and at the conclusion, he openly expressed his annoyance by writing on Instagram that he was “pissed off.”
While I don’t intend to justify Sanders’ underwhelming performance, let’s face it—none of that offense’s players performed well or had the opportunity to play well last season. The injuries up front certainly didn’t help matters, and the coaching staff lacked unity and a distinct personality.
Over his four-year tenure in Philadelphia, Sanders demonstrated his ability to be a productive back. Over a season, he gained 927 yards on the ground and 235.5 yards through passes.
It’s not unreasonable to believe that Sanders may regain his form if the Panthers repair the offensive line this offseason and individuals like Brady Christensen get healthy. This is especially true given that the coaching staff will be in sync.
Rightfully so, Chuba Hubbard was highly praised for the task he completed. He turned the corner in the last month of the season, going over 80 yards in four of the final six games. He did, however, still only average 3.8 per carry, which isn’t much better than Sanders’ 3.3. Sanders’ time in Carolina is far too early to be written off, but it wouldn’t hurt to have a third back that adds some
