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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
playoffs*Did 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 31[Washington Redskins](1997-washington-redskins-season)**L** 10–240–1Ericsson Stadium72,633
September 7at **[Atlanta Falcons](1997-atlanta-falcons-season)****W** 9–61–1Georgia Dome51,829
September 14at [San Diego Chargers](1997-san-diego-chargers-season)**W** 26–72–1Qualcomm Stadium63,149
September 21[Kansas City Chiefs](1997-kansas-city-chiefs-season)**L** 14–352–2Ericsson Stadium67,402
September 29**[San Francisco 49ers](1997-san-francisco-49ers-season)****L** 21–342–3Ericsson Stadium70,972
*Bye*
October 12at [Minnesota Vikings](1997-minnesota-vikings-season)**L** 14–212–4Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome62,625
October 19at **[New Orleans Saints](1997-new-orleans-saints-season)****W** 13–03–4Louisiana Superdome50,963
October 26**[Atlanta Falcons](1997-atlanta-falcons-season)****W** 21–124–4Ericsson Stadium54,675
November 2[Oakland Raiders](1997-oakland-raiders-season)**W** 38–145–4Ericsson Stadium71,064
November 9at [Denver Broncos](1997-denver-broncos-season)**L** 0–345–5Mile High Stadium71,408
November 16at **[San Francisco 49ers](1997-san-francisco-49ers-season)****L** 19–275–6[3Com Park](3com-park)61,500
November 23at **[St. Louis Rams](1997-st-louis-rams-season)****W** 16–106–6Trans World Dome64,609
November 30**[New Orleans Saints](1997-new-orleans-saints-season)****L** 13–166–7Ericsson Stadium57,957
December 8at [Dallas Cowboys](1997-dallas-cowboys-season)**W** 23–137–7Texas Stadium63,251
December 14[Green Bay Packers](1997-green-bay-packers-season)**L** 10–317–8Ericsson Stadium70,887
December 20**[St. Louis Rams](1997-st-louis-rams-season)****L** 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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