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1998 Carolina Panthers season
NFL team season
NFL team season
| Field | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| team | Carolina Panthers | |
| year | 1998 | |
| record | 4–12 | |
| division_place | 4th NFC West | |
| coach | Dom Capers | |
| owner | Jerry Richardson | |
| stadium | Ericsson Stadium | |
| playoffs | *Did not qualify* | |
| <!-- Commented out: | uniform | File:NFCS-Uniform-CAR2.PNG -- |
| pro_bowlers | TE Wesley Walls | |
| WR Michael Bates | ||
| LB Kevin Greene | ||
| AP All-pros | *None* | |
| shortnavlink | Panthers seasons |
WR Michael Bates LB Kevin Greene | AP All-pros = None
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The 1998 Carolina Panthers season was the franchise's 4th season in the National Football League (NFL) and the fourth and final under head coach Dom Capers. They tried to improve upon their 7–9 record in 1997, and make it to the playoffs for the second time in franchise history, but failed and finished at a franchise worst 4–12 in 1998 and fourth of five teams in the NFC West. Capers was fired at the end of the season and replaced by George Seifert.
Offseason
NFL draft
Main article: 1998 NFL draft
The 1998 NFL draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 18 and April 19, 1998. The Panthers selected eight players in seven rounds.
Undrafted free agents
| Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|
| Dameyune Craig | Quarterback | Auburn |
| Paul Janus | Tackle | Northwestern |
Personnel
Staff
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Owner/founder – Jerry Richardson
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President – Mark Richardson
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Director of football operations – Marty Hurney
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Director of player personnel – Jack Bushofsky
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Head coach – Dom Capers
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Offensive coordinator – Gil Haskell
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Quarterbacks – John Shoop
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Running backs – Chick Harris
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Wide receivers – Richard Williamson
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Tight ends – Don Breaux
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Offensive line – Jim McNally
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Offensive quality control – Greg Roman
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Defensive coordinator – Vic Fangio
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Defensive line – Ted Gill
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Linebackers – Kevin Steele
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Outside linebackers – Billy Davis
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Defensive Backs (Secondary) – Steve Shafer
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Defensive assistant – Sam Mills
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Defensive quality control/defensive backs – Brett Maxie
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Special teams – Brad Seely
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Strength and conditioning – Chip Morton
Roster
Schedule
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| September 6 | **[Atlanta Falcons](1998-atlanta-falcons-season)** | **L** 14–19 | 0–1 | Ericsson Stadium | 65,129 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 13 | at **[New Orleans Saints](1998-new-orleans-saints-season)** | **L** 14–19 | 0–2 | Louisiana Superdome | 51,915 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *Bye* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 27 | [Green Bay Packers](1998-green-bay-packers-season) | **L** 30–37 | 0–3 | Ericsson Stadium | 69,723 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 4 | at **[Atlanta Falcons](1998-atlanta-falcons-season)** | **L** 23–51 | 0–4 | Georgia Dome | 50,724 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 11 | at [Dallas Cowboys](1998-dallas-cowboys-season) | **L** 20–27 | 0–5 | Texas Stadium | 64,181 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 18 | at [Tampa Bay Buccaneers](1998-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season) | **L** 13–16 | 0–6 | Raymond James Stadium | 63,600 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 25 | [Buffalo Bills](1998-buffalo-bills-season) | **L** 14–30 | 0–7 | Ericsson Stadium | 64,050 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 1 | **[New Orleans Saints](1998-new-orleans-saints-season)** | **W** 31–17 | 1–7 | Ericsson Stadium | 62,514 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 8 | at **[San Francisco 49ers](1998-san-francisco-49ers-season)** | **L** 23–25 | 1–8 | [3Com Park](3com-park) | 68,572 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 15 | [Miami Dolphins](1998-miami-dolphins-season) | **L** 9–13 | 1–9 | Ericsson Stadium | 67,887 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 22 | at **[St. Louis Rams](1998-st-louis-rams-season)** | **W** 24–20 | 2–9 | Trans World Dome | 50,716 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 29 | at [New York Jets](1998-new-york-jets-season) | **L** 21–48 | 2–10 | Giants Stadium | 71,501 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 6 | **[San Francisco 49ers](1998-san-francisco-49ers-season)** | **L** 28–31 (OT) | 2–11 | Ericsson Stadium | 63,332 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 13 | [Washington Redskins](1998-washington-redskins-season) | **L** 25–28 | 2–12 | Ericsson Stadium | 46,940 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 20 | **[St. Louis Rams](1998-st-louis-rams-season)** | **W** 20–13 | 3–12 | Ericsson Stadium | 50,047 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 27 | at [Indianapolis Colts](1998-indianapolis-colts-season) | **W** 27–19 | 4–12 | RCA Dome | 58,182 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **Note:** Intra-division opponents are in **bold** text. |
Standings
References
References
- "1998 Carolina Panthers draftees". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- "Assistant Coaches". Panthers.com.
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