Hey Bryan, how good do you believe Greg Hardy can be? When he came out of college he dropped to us in the sixth round because of injury, and I am sure some teams are regretting that. – Richard in Fayetteville, N.C.

Hardy recently stated that his personal goal for the 2013 season is to record 50 sacks, a number that would more than double the NFL single-season record of 22.5 by Michael Strahan. I'm usually not one to question Mr. Hardy, but I do believe he might have a tough time reaching 50.

That being said, the sky is the limit.

Hardy was a beast – when healthy – at Mississippi. He recorded 10 sacks as a sophomore, including three against Alabama, despite starting just four games. He totaled 13.5 sacks over his final two seasons despite missing the final three games each season with injuries.

He has gotten better each year with the Panthers, from a rookie that showed flashes to a second-year player who led the team in quarterback hurries to a third-year player who recorded 11 sacks. In his fourth year, Hardy has a chance to truly put it all together. Again, 50 sacks is a bit ambitious, but who's to say he isn't capable of doubling his career total of 18?

Has any team ever had rookies of the year three years in a row and if not, who would be a candidate to make this possible for the Panthers? – Tony in Shelby, N.C.

When linebacker Luke Kuechly was named Defensive Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press in February, the Panthers became the fourth team to have winners in back-to-back years. The previous season, quarterback Cam Newton was Offensive Rookie of the Year.

No team has ever had winners for three consecutive seasons. The Detroit Lions have the most impressive run, with players capturing the inaugural award on both offense and defense in 1967 and then winning the offensive honor again in 1968. The Green Bay Packers had a winner in 1971 and '72, the Chicago Bears doubled up in 2000 and '01, and the Atlanta Falcons claimed co-defensive winners in 1980.

It won't be easy for the Panthers to become the first team to have winners in three consecutive seasons. Linebackers and running backs have historically dominated the award and the Panthers drafted one of each, but fifth-round linebacker A.J. Klein and sixth-round running back Kenjon Barner are projected for complimentary roles.