Next Chapter: Chad Cota built on his playoff heroics

Darin Gantt

CHARLOTTE - Chad Cota still remembers the sound that day, the ringing in his ears - and the reception he'd get trying to buy groceries afterward.

When memories turn to games against the Steelers, it's easy to look back on the first one the Panthers played here, and not just because it's the only time they've beaten Pittsburgh in the regular season (1-6 all-time).

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