Best of the Panthers in 2000 season
View photos from the Panthers season in 2000.

Carolina Panthers' Brad Hoover (45) breaks the tackle of Green Bay Packers' Bernardo Harris (55) in the second quarter at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Monday Nov. 27, 2000. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)







Carolina Panthers' Donald Hayes (81) is hit by Seattle Seahawks' Jay Bellamy (20) and Willie Williams (27) after a catch in the second quarter Sunday, Oct. 8, 2000, at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Erik Perel)

Carolina Panthers' Reggie White (92) sacks San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jeff Garcia (5) in the fourth quarter of the Panthers' 34-16 win at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 22, 2000. The Panthers won 34-16. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

San Francisco 49ers vs. Carolina Panthers at Candlestick Park Sunday, September 10, 2000. Panthers beat 49ers 38-22. Carolina Panthers tight end Wesley Walls (85) celebrates touchdown. (AP Photo/Al Golub)

Carolina Panthers' Brad Hoover (45) celebrates his touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Panthers' 31-14 win at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Monday Nov. 27, 2000. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)

Carolina Panthers tight end Wesley Walls (85) runs upfield during a 38 to 22 Carolina Panthers win over the San Francisco 49ers on September 10, 2000 at 3Com Park in San Francisco, California. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)

San Francisco 49ers vs. Carolina Panthers at Candlestick Park Sunday, September 10, 2000. Panthers beat 49ers 38-22. Carolina Panthers full back William Floyd (40). (AP Photo/Al Golub)

Oakland Raiders vs. Carolina Panthers at Oakland Alameda County Coliseum Sunday, December 24, 2000. Raiders beat Panthers 52-9. Oakland Raiders defensive back Eric Johnson (41) chases Carolina Panthers running back Michael Bates (24). (AP Photo/Al Golub)

Carolina Panthers running back Tim Biakabutuka (21) looks for a gain during a 34 - 18 victory against the San Francisco 49ers Oct. 22, 2000 in an NFL football game. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Mushin Muhammad (87) heads downfield during an NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2000 in San Francisco. The Panthers won the game, 38-22. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)

An exterior view of Ericsson Stadium, home of the Carolina Panthers, Charlotte in October 2000 (Al Messerschmidt via AP)

Carolina Panthers linebacker Lester Towns (57) uses his head to cause a fumble during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2000, in San Francisco. The Panthers won the game, 38-22. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jeff Garcia (5) is pulled in the pocket against the Carolina Panthers Oct. 22, 2000 in Charlotte. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)

Carolina Panthers running back Tim Biakabutuka (21) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys Oct. 1, 2000, in Charlotte, N.C. (Allen Kee via AP)

Carolina Panthers safety Mike Minter (30) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys Oct. 1, 2000, in Charlotte, N.C. (Allen Kee via AP)

Carolina Panthers defensive lineman Reggie White (92) pass rushes during an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2000 in Oakland, Calif. The Raiders won the game, 52-9. (Greg Trott via AP)

Carolina Panthers' Jimmy Hitchcock (37) runs an interception back for a touchdown past the Panthers' sideline in the third quarter of the Panthers' 16-3 win over the St. Louis Rams at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday Dec. 3, 2000. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)

St. Louis Rams quarterback Kurt Warner (13) is sacked by the Carolina Panthers defense during a November 5, 2000 game in the TWA Dome in St. Louis. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Steve Beuerlein (7) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys Oct. 1, 2000, in Charlotte, N.C. (Allen Kee via AP)

Carolina Panthers running back Tim Biakabutuka (21) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys Oct. 1, 2000, in Charlotte, N.C. (Allen Kee via AP)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Steve Beuerlein (7) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys Oct. 1, 2000, in Charlotte, N.C. (Allen Kee via AP)

Carolina Panthers cornerback Doug Evans (33) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys Oct. 1, 2000, in Charlotte, N.C. (Allen Kee via AP)