Best of the Panthers in 2008 season

Carolina Panthers' receiver Muhsin Muhammad (87) is chased by Kansas City Chiefs' Derrick Johnson (56) and Pat Thomas (55) in the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008 in Charlotte, N.C. At age 35, Muhammad still has the speed to compete. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner (13) tries the thorw a pass as Carolina Panthers' Charles Johnson (95) defends during the second quarter of the Panthers' 27-23 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008. Warner thres for 381 yards and two touchdowns. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith celebrates a touchdown during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)

* FILE * This oct. 5, 2008 file photo shows Carolina Panthers' DeAngelo Willams (34) and Steve Smith (89) celebrating a touchdown in an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Charlotte, N.C. Williams may be the MVP of the Carolina Panthers this season, but it wasn't good enough to make the Pro Bowl. Still, Williams' breakout season at running back isn't lost on his teammates as the Panthers prepare for Sunday's showdown game against the New York Giants. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

Carolina Panthers waide receiver Muhsin Muhammad (87) scores during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders, Nov. 9, 2008 in Oakland. (AP Photos/Greg Trott)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver DeAngelo Williams #34 does a dance in the end zone after a touchdown that was reversed when the Giants challenged the play during their NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Carolina Panthers' fullback Brad Hoover (45) celebrates near the end of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008 in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme (17) reacts as running back DeAngelo Williams (34) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

New Orleans Saints linebacker Scott Shanley (58) watches Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme (17) call a play in the first half of their NFL football game in the Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008.(AP Photo/Chris Martinez)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Michael Clayton (80) shakes hands with Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme (17) during an NFL Football game in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008. The Buccaneers won 27-3.(AP Photo/Reinhold Matay)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme hugs Geoff Hangartner during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

New Orleans Saints defenders Roman Harper (41) and Jason David (42) try to defend Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) in the second half of their NFL football game in the Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008. Smith caught the long pass to keep the Panthers' game-winning drive alive as they defeated the Saints 33-31. (AP Photo/Chris Martinez)

Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams runs for yardage during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart (28) breaks away from Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Tanard Jackson (36) for a long gain in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Dec. 8, 2008. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)

Atlanta Falcons' Jerious Norwood, right, is upended by Carolina Panthers' Chris Gamble, left, and Charles Johnson (95) in the first half during an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart runs for yardage in an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)

Carolina Panthers Muhsin Muhammad (87) pass reception during an NFL football game against The oakland Raiders Sunday November 09, 2008 in Oakland. The Carolina Panthers defeated The Oakland Raiders 17-6 at The Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in 2008 Regular Season Week 10 action. (AP Photo / Bill Nichols)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith dives into the end zone past New York Giants' Corey Webster during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The apparent touchdown was reversed on a challenge by the Giants. Panthers wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad (87) is at right. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme (17) calls a play during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders, Nov. 9, 2008 in Oakland. (AP Photos/Greg Trott)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme (17) passes during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders, Nov. 9, 2008 in Oakland. (AP Photos/Greg Trott)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jeff Garcia (7) gets pressure from Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) during the second half of an NFL Football game in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008. The Buccaneers won 27-3. (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay)

Carolina Panthers linebacker Jon Beason (52) defends during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders, Nov. 9, 2008 in Oakland. (AP Photos/Greg Trott)

Carolina Panthers' Julius Peppers (90) sacks Detroit Lions quarterback Daunte Culpepper (11) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Carolina Panthers defensive lineman Julius Peppers (90) battles during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders, Nov. 9, 2008 in Oakland. (AP Photos/Greg Trott)

Carolina Panthers' Jon Beason (52) runs with the ball after making an interception during the Panthers' 27-23 win over the Arizona Cardinals in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008. Beason became a clear team leader this season and was voted to his first Pro Bowl. Now the middle linebacker prepares for his first playoff game with plenty of pressure as the Panthers face high-scoring Arizona. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Carolina Panthers' Charles Godfrey (30) breaks up a pass intended for Atlanta Falcons' Harry Douglas (83) during the fourth quarter of the Panthers' 24-9 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

New Orleans Saints' Jeremy Shockey and Carolina Panthers' Julius Peppers during an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Carolina Panthers safety Chris Harris (43) lifts San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson off the ground as he tackles him on a 8-yard run in the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Carolina Panthers' Chris Gamble (20) breaks away from Chicago Bears' Rashied Davis (81) after recovering a fumble during the third quarter of the Panthers' 20-17 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)

Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) and Muhsin Muhammad (87) celebrate Smith's touchdown in the first half of Carolina's 24-9 win over the Atlanta Falcons in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Chicago Bears' Greg Olsen (82) loses the ball after being hit by Carolina Panthers' Chris Harris (43) during the third quarter of the Panthers' 20-17 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008. The Panthers recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart runs for yardage in an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)

Carolina Panthers Dante Rosario, right, leaps to catch a 14-yard pass from quarterback Jake Delhomme while San Diego Chargers' Eric Weddle, left foreground, defends during the final moments of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, in San Diego. The play gave Carolina a 26-24 victory over San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Park)