2026 Season Opener Countdown: 27 Days Remaining
Here at Cat Scratch Reader we have counted down the final 100 days leading up to the Carolina Panthers season opener for at least the past ten years. We’ve always done this by highlighting the current player on the roster whose jersey number matches the day on the countdown. This year, we decided to change […]
On 14 November 1999, Steve Beuerlein, the quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, called the count from the line of scrimmage during a match against the St. Louis Rams at the Trans World Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. The Rams emerged victorious with a score of 35-10. As part of a yearlong tradition at Cat Scratch Reader, a countdown to the Carolina Panthers season opener was initiated, showcasing a list of the Top 100 Panthers of all time.
This year, instead of jersey numbers, the countdown was based on a curated list of notable players. At position 27 on the countdown, Steve Beuerlein was recognized. Throughout his career, Beuerlein played for the Panthers from 1996 to 2000, contributing 59 games, 12,690 passing yards, 86 touchdowns, 50 interceptions, and a completion rate of 60.4%.
His tenure included a Pro Bowl appearance in 1999, a season where he led the NFL with 4,436 passing yards, and set a team record for completion percentage in 1998. Beuerlein's reliability and excellence provided crucial support for the Panthers during Kerry Collins' challenging seasons, helping them maintain a competitive level of play.
Therefore, Steve Beuerlein's impact on the team made him a deserving candidate for the 27th spot on our Top 100 list.
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