Best of the Panthers in 2001 season
View photos from the Panthers 2001 season.










Carolina Panthers tight end Wesley Walls scores a touchdown on a pass from quarterback Chris Weinke in the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at 3COM Park in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2001. (AP Photo/John Todd)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick is stopped by Carolina Panthers linebacker Dan Morgan (55) and defensive back Deveron Harper, left, as he scrambles during the first half in Atlanta, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2001. (AP Photo/Alan Mothner)

Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) heads to the end zone while being pursued by Jacksonville Jaguars' Fernando Bryant (25), and Aaron Beasley (21) during the second quarter Friday, Aug. 10, 2001, in Jacksonville, Fla. Smith scored on the play. (AP Photo/Don Frazier)


Carolina Panthers running back Richard Huntley (34) goes for a short gain as San Francisco 49ers linebacker Jamie Winborn (55) attempts to tackle him in the first quarter Sunday, Oct. 7, 2001, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Chris Weinke (16) is hit by San Francisco 49ers' Chike Okeafor (91) in the third quarter of the 49ers' 25-22 overtime win in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday Nov. 18, 2001. (AP Photo/Rusty Burroughs)


Carolina Panthers coach George Seifert is escorted off the field after the Panthers' 30-7 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001, in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers, who haven't won since Week 1, tied an NFL record by losing their 14th straight game. They can set the mark if they lose next week to the New England Patriots. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

New York Jets' Richie Anderson (20) loses the ball as he is hit by Carolina Panthers' Dean Wells (95) in the first quarter at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday Oct. 28, 2001. Carolina Panthers' Rashard Anderson recovered the fumble and ran it back 97 yards for a touchdown.(AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Miami Dolphins quarterback Jay Fiedler (9) chats with Carolina Panthers' Jimmy Hitchcock, left, following the 23-6 Dolphins win Sunday Nov. 4, 2001, at Pro Player Stadium in Miami. Fiedler was 20-for-33 for 287 yards and a score, with one interception. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad (87) avoids a tackle Nov. 4, 2001 at Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami. The Panthers lost to the Miami Dolphins 23 - 6. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)

Carolina Panthers safety Mike Minter (30) and linebacker Darren Hambrick (59) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons Nov. 25, 2001, in Charlotte, N.C. (Allen Kee via AP)

Carolina Panthers linebacker Dan Morgan (55) watches play from the sideline sin 2001. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)

Carolina Panthers linebacker Dan Morgan (55) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons Nov. 25, 2001, in Charlotte, N.C. (Allen Kee via AP)