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2013 NFL Draft: the Most Important in Carolina Panthers History
April 20th, 2013 at 10:58 AM
It's that time of the year when our football-starved nation really begins obsessing over the NFL. The schedules were released last Thursday, and the draft is quickly approaching at the end of the month.
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This year's draft - which begins on April 25 and ends on April 27 - is as...
2013 NFL Schedule: Football Gods Unkind to Carolina Panthers
April 19th, 2013 at 10:10 PM
It's a landmark year for the Carolina Panthers.
With playoffs-or-bust expectations in the third season of the Ron Rivera/Cam Newton regime, the outcome of the 2013 campaign will shape the future of the franchise for years to come.
As the NFL unveiled the schedules for the upcoming season Thursday night, the Panthers...
Carolina Panthers’ Luke Kuechly Wins Defensive Rookie of Year
February 3rd, 2013 at 12:25 AM
The future is bright for the Carolina Panthers.
For the second consecutive year, a first-year Panther took home Rookie of the Year honors.
One year after quarterback Cam Newton won Offensive Rookie of the Year, linebacker Luke Kuechly was named the top defensive rookie at the NFL Honors awards program at the...
What Can We Take Away from the 2012 Carolina Panthers Season?
January 31st, 2013 at 9:00 PM
Excitement, frustration, bewilderment.
Carolina Panthers players, coaches and fans aren't quite sure how to feel as they head into the offseason with more questions than answers. The bizarre rollercoaster ride of a season started extremely low and finished extremely high, culminating with an impressive 44-38 victory over the New Orleans Saints...
Carolina Panthers Found Gem in Linebacker Luke Kuechly
January 26th, 2013 at 7:53 PM
When NFL coaches and players are asked to describe Cam Newton as a football player, you'll most likely hear phrases like "high ceiling" and "limitless upside."
There's another Carolina Panther who has inspired the same type of praise - except he plays defense...and he's a rookie.
Linebacker Luke Kuechly not only had...
Carolina Panthers Promote Ken Dorsey to Quarterbacks Coach
January 24th, 2013 at 8:24 PM
Surprise, surprise.
The Carolina Panthers stayed in-house to fill yet another vacant coaching position.
This time, the team promoted Ken Dorsey to quarterbacks coach, the Charlotte Observer reported on Tuesday.
Mike Shula previously held the role until he was promoted to offensive coordinator last week.
Dorsey, who has spent the last two seasons in...
Carolina Panthers Promote Mike Shula to OC, Fans Groan in Dismay
January 18th, 2013 at 9:06 PM
As it turns out, the Carolina Panthers didn't have to look far to find Rob Chudzinski's successor at offensive coordinator.
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The team promoted quarterbacks coach Mike Shula to the vacant position on Friday, according to the Charlotte Observer.
The Panthers also promoted two other members of the coaching staff. Assistant receivers coach...
Cleveland Browns Hire Carolina Panthers OC Rob Chudzinski as Head Coach
January 12th, 2013 at 6:05 AM
Rob Chudzinski has come full circle as an NFL coach.
In 2004, the Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator got his first opportunity in pro football when the Cleveland Browns hired him as tight ends coach.
Nine years later, the man cordially known as "Chud" is back in Cleveland - this time as the...
Carolina Panthers’ Luke Kuechly Named NFC Defensive Rookie of Month
January 5th, 2013 at 6:00 AM
Panthers rookie linebacker Luke Kuechly was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month for December on Thursday.
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The former Boston College standout recorded a sack, interception and league-best 59 tackles during a month where Carolina went 4-1.
Washington Redskins linebacker London Fletcher was the only other player to record at least 50...
Breaking Down the Rivera Era: Despite Obvious Flaws, Carolina Panthers’ Coach Should Be Retained
January 3rd, 2013 at 7:25 PM
In the NFL, it's always best to play your best football at the end of the season.
But nobody told the Panthers that they still have to win some games at the beginning of the season, too.
Carolina's two seasons under head coach Ron Rivera have been virtual mirror images of one...
Carolina Panthers Finish Season Strong with 44-38 Victory Over New Orleans Saints
December 31st, 2012 at 9:39 PM
DeAngelo Williams and Mike Tolbert combined for 260 yards and five touchdowns as the Carolina Panthers toppled the New Orleans Saints 44-38 in Sunday's regular-season finale.
Williams was especially explosive, carrying the ball 21 times for 210 times and two scores. Tolbert relished the closer role as the 5-foot-9, 245-pound fullback...
Carolina Panthers Roll Past Oakland Raiders to Notch Third Consecutive Win
December 23rd, 2012 at 9:54 PM
***PHOTO1***Cam Newton threw for 170 yards and a touchdown and ran for 60 yards and another score as the Carolina Panthers beat the Oakland Raiders 17-6 in their home finale on Sunday.
It was the third straight victory and fourth in five games for the Panthers, who improved to 6-9 after...
Where Did It All Go Wrong? Examining the Ron Rivera Era
December 22nd, 2012 at 9:45 AM
In the NFL, it's always best to play your best football at the end of the season.
But nobody told the Panthers that they still have to win some games at the beginning of the season, too.
Carolina's two seasons under head coach Ron Rivera have been virtual mirror images of each...
Carolina Panthers Pummel San Diego Chargers, but What Does It Mean?
December 17th, 2012 at 2:49 PM
The Carolina Panthers blasted the San Diego Chargers 31-7 at Qualcomm Stadium on Sunday, putting together back-to-back victories for the first time since last December.
Cam Newton played another exceptional game, completing 19-of-33 passes for 231 yards and two touchdowns. The second-year quarterback has now thrown 153 passes without an interception...
Revenge is Sweet: Cam Newton Shines as Carolina Panthers Whip Atlanta Falcons
December 11th, 2012 at 8:33 PM
Greg Hardy may not be so crazy after all.
Many people snickered when the Carolina Panthers defensive end told the media that his 3-9 team was better than the 11-1 Atlanta Falcons.
After Sunday, the last laugh belongs to Hardy and his teammates.
The Panthers shellacked their NFC South rival 30-20 at Bank...
Unnamed Players Lambaste Cam Newton for Behavior at Last Year’s Pro Bowl
December 7th, 2012 at 9:12 PM
Surprise, surprise.
Cam Newton is the object of more criticism - this time for something he did nearly a year ago.
According to Pete Prisco of CBSSports.com, AFC Pro Bowl players targeted the Carolina Panthers quarterback during last year's game because of how he acted during that week.
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Prisco reports that several players...
Cam Newton’s 4 TD Performance Earns Him NFC Offensive Player of Week Honors
November 30th, 2012 at 12:02 AM
National Champion.
Heisman Trophy Winner.
Pro Bowler.
Rookie of the Year.
And now...
Two-time NFC Offensive Player of the Week.
Cam Newton dazzled spectators against the Philadelphia Eagles on "Monday Night Football." The embattled second-year Panthers quarterback passed for 306 yards, ran for 52 and accounted for four touchdowns - two through the air and two...
Carolina Panthers Injury Report: Ron Edwards to IR; Jonathan Stewart, Cam Newton Dinged
November 29th, 2012 at 7:30 AM
There aren't many times where a visiting team leaves Lincoln Financial Field without a few scrapes and bruises.
Although the Panthers were able to escape with a win, they weren't so lucky as to get away with a clean bill of health.
The team lost defensive tackle Ron Edwards for the season...
Signs of Growth? Carolina Panthers Finally Become Closers on ‘Monday Night Football’
November 28th, 2012 at 11:44 PM
The Panthers defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 30-22 on "Monday Night Football."
At this point in the Panthers season, though, it's not about the win.
It's about how they win.
The next five Sundays present an opportunity - not to contend for a Super Bowl - but to grow, learn and head into the offseason...
Cam Newton Excels Off the Field with Generous Gift to Local Schools
November 16th, 2012 at 11:06 PM
Cam Newton has been criticized all season for his spotty play on the field.
Off the field, however, Newton has been nothing short of exceptional.
On Tuesday, the Panthers quarterback visited Randolph Middle School in Charlotte to celebrate a $150,000 gift from the Cam Newton Foundation to three Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools.
Newton spoke...
