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The Panthers were jokingly called "Buffalo Bills South" because of the large number of former Bills on the roster.Quarterback Frank Reich, wide receiver Don Beebe, tight end Pete Metzelaars and linebacker Carlton Bailey had played key roles in the Bills' run of four consecutive Super Bowls earlier in the 1990s and were on the Panthers' inaugural roster.
The Carolina Panthers' history formally dates back to 1993, when the NFL awarded the franchise to Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers, along with the Jacksonville Jaguars, began play in the 1995 NFL season as expansion teams. They have played in Charlotte since 1996, winning six division titles and two NFC Championships.
In the 29 seasons the team has played, it has a record of 223–260–1 (a winning percentage of .474), with two Super Bowl appearances, six division titles, and eight playoff appearances. [3] The Carolina Panthers inaugural season was in 1995, where team played as members of the NFC West division. Dom Capers was the franchise's first head coach.
Kasay played for the Panthers from 1995-2010. The Carolina Panthers are an American professional football club based in Charlotte, North Carolina and representing the Carolinas. The team, which plays in the South division of the National Football Conference (NFC) of the National Football League (NFL), began play in 1995 as an expansion team.
The Panthers played their first regular season game in Week 1 of the 1995 season. The team fell to the Atlanta Falcons 23–20 in overtime. [ 24 ] After a 0–5 start, with three close losses, the Panthers won their first game in franchise history, a 26–15 win over the New York Jets. [ 25 ]
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Originally selected in 1995 by the New England Patriots, he signed with the team shortly after he was drafted, but was cut by the team on September 1, 1995. [2] He later joined the expansion Carolina Panthers for one game during the 1995 season, returning one kickoff for 23 yards.
Season Regular season Postseason Ref. 1995: Kerry Collins (7–6) / Frank Reich (0–3) [1]1996: Kerry Collins (9–3) / Steve Beuerlein (3–1): Kerry Collins (1–1) [2]1997: Kerry Collins (6–7) / Steve Beuerlein (1–2)