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Archive for August, 2007

Panthers Looking For Second Wideout

Steve Smith remains the Panthers’ most dangerous offensive weapon, but the team is hoping to solidify its number-two receiver spot.  Keary Colbert, Drew Carter and rookie Dwayne Jarrett are candidates to fill the slot.  Jarrett, a second-round pick from USC, appears to have the best chance to win the job long-term.   Carter has great speed and [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 23 2007

Peppers Returns to Practice; Kalil Works at Guard

Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers was back on the practice field Tuesday.  Peppers had been sidelined since last Thursday because of illness.  He missed last Friday’s exhibition game against Philadelphia but hopes play Friday night against New England.  Meanwhile, rookie Ryan Kalil practiced at right guard Tuesday.  The second-round pick from USC has played center [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 22 2007

Morgan Will Play Friday

Panthers linebacker Dan Morgan says he will play in Friday night’s preseason game against New England.  It will mark Morgan’s first game action in nearly a year.  He suffered another concussion in last year’s regular-season opener against Atlanta and did not play again in 2006.  Morgan practiced with the Panthers throughout training camp and dressed [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 21 2007

Final Day of Training Camp for Panthers

The Panthers will hold their final training camp practice in Spartanburg today.  The Panthers will workout at 9:10 this morning, then players will bolt for Charlotte.  Defensive end Julius Peppers missed another day of practice Sunday because of illness.  The Panthers suffered a 27-10 loss to Philadelphia in their second preseason game Friday night.  The Eagles [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 20 2007

Ex-Enemy Joins Panthers

Tackle Kenyatta Walker was despised by Panthers players during his six-year tenure in Tampa Bay.  Now many of those same players will call Walker a teammate.  The Panthers signed the former first-round pick earlier in the week to bolster their depth on the offensive line.  Walker drew the ire of members of the Carolina defense for [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 16 2007

Offense Clicking Under New Coordinator

The Panthers offense passed its first preseason test under new offensive coordinator Jeff Davidson Saturday night.  The Panthers scored on their opening drive, and three different quarterbacks engineered touchdown drives in their 24-21 win over the New York Giants Saturday.  The running game was also in high gear, gaining 154 yards on the night.  DeShaun [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 15 2007

Peppers Addresses Leadership, Walker Signed

 
Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers responded to owner Jerry Richardson’s challenge to become more of a team leader Monday.  Richardson addressed Peppers directly during safety Mike Minter’s retirement press conference last week.  Peppers, who speaks with the media sparingly, says Richardson’s comments were blown out of proportion and the owner didn’t mean he needed to [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 14 2007

Panthers Return to Camp After Preseason Win

The Panthers return to training camp in Spartanburg today, fresh off their 24-21 win over the New York Giants in Saturday night’s preseason opener.  The Panthers’ first-team offense looked sharp, marching down the field on a 13-play, 81-yard touchdown drive in their first series.  That drive culminated with five-yard touchdown toss from Jake Delhomme to Steve [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 13 2007

Fox Can’t Escape Rumors of Being on the Hot Seat in Carolina

The rumors remain out there that if the Panthers do not turn around what was a disappointing 8-8 2006 season into a winner in 2007, head coach John Fox will be shown the door and the team may start to look at getting rid of some vets and start getting younger.  Owner Jerry Richardson is [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 12 2007

Steve Smith Ranked #2 WR in Fantasy Football Says KFFL.com

2) Steve Smith | Carolina Panthers | 5-foot-9, 185 Pounds | 7th Year

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REWARDS: Smith is one of the league’s most dangerous and multi-dimensional offensive threats. Despite missing two games in 2006 with a hamstring injury, Smith finished with 83 receptions, 1,166 yards and eight [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 10 2007