Did you hear it? I heard it. The audible gasp from Panther Nationbas Carolina selected Shaq Thompson with the 25th pick in the draft. That kind of gasp only occurs when there is expectation. Whether it be good or bad, expectation is the foundation of a strong fan base. The mere fact that we have expectations for the team now is amazing considering the problems the franchise has had in the past, whether it be losing teams, losing players, domestic abuse, or murder suspects. Optimism is not a word that has been commonly associated with the Carolina Panthers. Another word that hasn't been used a lot for the team--consistency.