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Carolina Panthers Latest News and Notes: Bye Week Edition
ByJesse Collin at October 15, 2012 | 9:04 pm | 0 Comment
By: Jesse Collin Sports Media 101 Panthers lose Kalil, shign Austin Pro Bowl center Ryan Kalil, who took out a full-page ad guaranteeing a Panthers Super Bowl victory in July, was placed on the season-ending IR after suffering a Lisfranc injury in last Sunday's 16-12 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. This is a devastating loss to a Carolina running game that
Carolina Panthers Suffer Improbable 30-28 Defeat at Atlanta Falcons
ByJesse Collin at October 1, 2012 | 10:32 pm | 0 Comment
By: Jesse Collin Sports Media 101 Unfortunately, for the Carolina Panthers, “almost” only counts in horse shoes and hand grenades. The Panthers' 30-28 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday was particularly maddening because they played well enough to win. In the last three minutes of the fourth quarter, the Carolina offense was two yards from getting a first down
Cam Newton ‘Superman’ Cartoon: Fair Game or Over the Line?
ByJesse Collin at September 29, 2012 | 8:15 am | 0 Comment
Jesse Collin Sports Media 101 Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has caught a lot of flak this week for his behavior during last Thursday’s 36-7 home loss to the New York Giants. Just when it seemed like the criticism has fizzled out, the Charlotte Observer published a cartoon mocking Newton’s trademark Superman touchdown celebration. The cartoon
Cam Newton: Will He Lead or Recede?
ByJesse Collin at September 28, 2012 | 8:00 am | 0 Comment
By: Jesse Collin Sports Media 101 The Panthers’ 36-7 loss to the Giants was one of the most embarrassing in franchise history. Still, it’s only one loss – regardless of how much they were outcoached, outplayed and outclassed. I have faith that the inferior game planning, poor tackling or shoddy blocking can be fixed by head coach Ron Rivera and his staff. But
Giant Letdown: Carolina Panthers Embarrassed on National Stage by Eli Manning, New York Giants
ByJesse Collin at September 21, 2012 | 9:44 pm | 0 Comment
By: Jesse Collin Sports Media 101 Last season, we saw how far the Carolina Panthers had come from the abysmal 2-14 team that couldn’t move the ball against a squad of determined Girl Scouts. Last night, we saw how far they still have to go. The New York Giants massacred the Panthers 36-7 in front of their home crowd in a game that was practically over as soon
Carolina Panthers Vs. New York Giants Injury Update
ByJesse Collin at September 20, 2012 | 12:30 am | 0 Comment
The New York Giants certainly wish they had a few more days to rest before Thursday night’s primetime matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Tom Coughlin’s team will be without OL David Diehl, RB Ahmad Bradhsaw, WR Domenik Hixon and as of earlier today, WR Hakeem Nicks. Nicks, who attended Charlotte’s Independence High School and later UNC at
Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints Renew Rivarly as Both Teams Look to Avoid 0-2 Starts
ByJesse Collin at September 16, 2012 | 7:45 am | 0 Comment
By: Jesse Collin Sports Media 101 The Carolina Panthers (0-1) will make their home debut this Sunday when the NFC South rival New Orleans Saints (0-1) invade Bank of America Stadium in a 1 p.m. matchup. Both teams were extremely disappointing in losing efforts last Sunday. The Saints fell at home to the Redskins, 40-32, in a game where rookie quarterback Robert
Carolina Panthers Week 2 Injury Update
ByJesse Collin at September 15, 2012 | 6:49 pm | 0 Comment
By: Jesse Collin Sports Media 101 The Panthers will certainly need all decks on hand when they welcome the New Orleans Saints to town on Sunday. Currently, the team has several key players on the fence for this critical Week 2 matchup. Offense: Running back Jonathan Stewart, who was sorely missed against the Buccaneers last Sunday, remains questionable with an
Carolina Panthers Week 1 Loss: Cause for Concern or Aberration?
ByJesse Collin at September 12, 2012 | 8:01 pm | 0 Comment
By: Jesse Collin Sports Media 101 I was listening to the Stephen A. Smith and Ryan Ruocco show on ESPN Radio Tuesday as the two hosts were rehashing the first week of NFL action. At the time I tuned in, they were discussing which teams they view differently based on their performance in Week 1. Naturally, the Carolina Panthers came up. After previosuly
Carolina Panthers Look Terrible in 16-10 Loss to Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ByJesse Collin at September 10, 2012 | 9:29 pm | 0 Comment
By: Jesse Collin Sports Media 101 Somewhere in Charlotte, Ryan Kalil may be rewriting his Super Bowl promise. The Carolina Panthers looked more like a high school team than a Super Bowl team in their 16-10 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday. The Panthers simply weren’t ready to play. The offense struggled to sustain drives all
New Orleans Saints Bounty Players Win Suspension Appeal; Cleared to Play on Sunday
ByJesse Collin at September 8, 2012 | 3:14 pm | 0 Comment
By: Jesse Collin Sports Media 101 In a shocking turn of events in the ongoing New Orleans Saints Bountygate saga, a three-member arbitration panel has lifted the suspensions of four players who allegedly sought to injure opponents for cash payments from 2009-2011. Jonathan Vilma, Will Smith, Anthony Hargrove (free agent) and Scott Fujita (Cleveland Browns) are
Panthers Getting Ready for Season Opener against Division Rival Tampa Bay
ByJesse Collin at September 7, 2012 | 10:41 pm | 0 Comment
Due to the Democratic National Convention, the Panthers were forced to leave Charlotte five days before the season opener at the Buccaneers. However, some members of the team, linebacker Jon Beason among them, are actually enjoying the extra time in Tampa Bay. “It would have been great to be home. But I see the pluses,” Beason told the Charlotte Observer.
Carolina Panthers Fill Out Practice Squad; Cut DT Terrell McClain, Sign Dwan Edwards
ByJesse Collin at September 3, 2012 | 8:15 am | 0 Comment
The Panthers filled out seven of the eight available spots on the practice squad with players who were a part of the team’s training camp. Here are the signees: Lamont Bryant, WR, Morgan State Jared Green, WR, Southern Bryant Browning, G, Ohio State Nate Chandler, DT, UCLA Nelson Rosario, TE, UCLA Armond Smith, RB, Union College Zack Williams, G,
Consider the Evidence: Carolina Panthers Special Teams Will Be Key to Success in 2012
ByJesse Collin at September 2, 2012 | 10:15 am | 0 Comment
Any NFL coach will tell you that you can’t win a Super Bowl without stellar special teams play. Special teams dictate field position, swing momentum and can often be the difference between winning and losing. Just ask the Panthers. Ron Rivera’s team was absolutely atrocious on special teams last season, and it cost them dearly. Consider the following: In
Carolina Panthers Cut 22 Players, Trade for S Colin Jones as Part of Final Roster Moves
ByJesse Collin at September 1, 2012 | 10:15 am | 0 Comment
The Panthers cut 22 players on Friday in order to downsize to the NFL-mandated 53-man roster limit. Among the notable cuts were wide receiver Seyi Ajirotutu, who had been battling for the No. 3 receiver spot during training camp, and cornerback Darius Butler, who started six games for the Panthers last season. Safety Reggie Smith, who was signed as a free agent in
Carolina Panthers Drop Preseason Finale to Pittsburgh Steelers, Make Final Roster Cuts
ByJesse Collin at September 1, 2012 | 3:36 am | 0 Comment
Despite a late rally, the Carolina Panthers lost their preseason finale to the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on Thursday night, 17-16. The Panthers, who fell behind 10-0 within the first 15 minutes of the game, bounced back to tie the score in the third quarter when Jimmy Clausen engineered a 10-play, 87-yard drive on his first series, capped off by a 3-yard
Carolina Panthers Win Ugly Against New York Jets, 17-12
ByJesse Collin at August 27, 2012 | 10:48 pm | 0 Comment
By: Jesse Collin Panthers 101 In the preseason, the final score is inconsequential. While the Carolina Panthers did ultimately defeat the New York Jets on Sunday Night Football, neither team‘s offense looked sharp. The Jets, who are still without a touchdown in three preseason games, weren’t expected to wow anyone on the offensive side of the ball. But Cam
Sunday Night Football Preview: Carolina Panthers Look to Make Statement on National Stage Against New York Jets
ByJesse Collin at August 26, 2012 | 1:28 pm | 0 Comment
By: Jesse Collin Panthers 101 The Carolina Panthers will be in the national spotlight this weekend when they travel to MetLife Stadium to take on the touchdownless New York Jets on Sunday Night Football. With the nation watching, both teams are expected to play their starters into the third quarter. While the Panthers are hoping to show the rest of the NFL that
Carolina Panthers Injury Report: Thomas Davis in; Jon Beason, Steve Smith Out at New York Jets
ByJesse Collin at August 24, 2012 | 9:34 pm | 0 Comment
By: Jesse Collin Panthers 101 Thomas Davis may be the most resilient player in all of professional football. Panthers head coach Ron Rivera announced Friday, per the Charlotte Observer, that the linebacker will begin his (attempted) comeback from the third ACL tear on his right knee in Sunday’s preseason game against the New York Jets. Davis has been nursing a
Carolina Panthers Latest News and Notes
ByJesse Collin at August 22, 2012 | 9:38 pm | 0 Comment
By: Jesse Collin Panthers 101 Smith sidelined with foot infection Panthers star receiver Steve Smith missed Wednesday’s practice to consult a doctor about an infection in his left foot. According to Joe Person of the Charlotte Observer, Ron Rivera said that Smith is being treated with antibiotics and that he would wait until the swelling subsides before a