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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 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
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
Carolina Panthers Latest News and Notes
ByJesse Collin at August 15, 2012 | 11:02 pm | 0 Comment
By: Jesse Collin Josh Norman intercepts four passes in practice Despite coming from a small-time college football program at Division 1-AA Coastal Carolina, Josh Norman never doubted that he would ultimately play in the NFL. The rookie cornerback certainly doesn’t mind tooting his own horn, and has quickly gained a reputation of being cocky. In June OTAs,
Preseason Opener Preview: Carolina Panthers Vs. Houston Texans
ByJesse Collin at August 11, 2012 | 12:00 pm | 0 Comment
The Carolina Panthers will kick off the preseason by welcoming the Houston Texans to Bank of America Stadium on Saturday night. Here’s an in-depth look at each team heading into game day: Carolina Panthers The Panthers enter the 2012 season with Super Bowl aspirations. After center Ryan Kalil took out a full-page ad in the Charlotte Observer to guarantee a Super
Ryan Kalil’s Message Still Resonates as Carolina Panthers Begin Preseason
ByJesse Collin at August 10, 2012 | 9:02 pm | 0 Comment
The 2012 Carolina Panthers are, without a doubt, the most talented group in the 18-year history of the franchise. And with that talent comes expectations. No more rebuilding. No more waiting. No more moral victories. No more “we’re a year away” conversations. No more EXCUSES. It’s time to start winning. This was the message sent by center
Carolina Panthers Latest News and Notes
ByJesse Collin at August 9, 2012 | 9:16 pm | 0 Comment
Beason and Davis to miss preseason opener After pulling his hamstring on Wednesday and missing practice on Thursday, Panthers linebacker Jon Beason will not play in the team’s first preseason game against the Houston Texans on Saturday. The sixth-year pro ruptured his Achilles in last year’s season opener, and head coach Ron Rivera isn’t sure if the hamstring
Carolina Panthers Add Two Wide Receivers, Begin Minicamp
ByJesse Collin at June 12, 2012 | 9:34 pm | 0 Comment
The Carolina Panthers are continuing to tweak their roster and prepare for the upcoming season as the sweltering summer heat sweeps the Charlotte area. Carolina made some adjustments to its roster early this week, signing undrafted rookie wideouts Michael Avila and Lamont Bryant Monday. Bryant is a 6-foot-5, 225-pound former tight end out of Morgan State. In
Carolina Panthers OTAs Recap: Team Continues to Improve, Stay Healthy
ByJesse Collin at June 12, 2012 | 8:59 pm | 0 Comment
Ron Rivera is entering his second year as the head coach of the Carolina Panthers, but right now it may feel like his first. The NFL lockout prevented teams for having organized team activities last summer, shortening the offseason and giving teams much less time to prepare. This time around, things are much different. With no lockout, the Panthers coaches and