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Archive for October, 2007

Couple of Panthers Sidelined from Practice

Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme continues to be sidelined from practice.  Delhomme is recovering from a right elbow injury, and both he and coach John Fox have admitted that surgery could be an option at some point.  Linebacker Dan Morgan, who has a small tear in his right Achilles tendon, also missed practice Wednesday.  Running back/kick [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 04 2007

Peppers Catches Criticism

When Panthers safety Mike Minter retired in training camp, owner Jerry Richardson specifically called on defensive end Julius Peppers to become more of a team leader.  But the Pro Bowl selection has been nearly invisible in the Panthers first four games of the season.  Peppers has only nine tackles and zero sacks so far.  The former [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 03 2007

Morgan Has Achilles Tear; Surgery Possible for Delhomme

Panthers linebacker Dan Morgan told reporters Monday that he has a small tear in the Achilles tendon in his right heel.  Morgan did not play Sunday against Tampa Bay and will likely miss Sunday’s game at New Orleans.  But he says the injury is not season-ending.  Meanwhile, coach John Fox says surgery could be an [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 02 2007

Fox Responds to Jenkins Comments

Panthers coach John Fox says he understands the frustration of Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kris Jenkins, who called the team’s effort “garbage” after Sunday’s 20-7 home loss to Tampa Bay.  Jenkins went off on a tirade in the locker room after Sunday’s game, saying he was embarrassed and his heart hurt after the game.  The [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 02 2007

Backup QB Carr Fails to Ignite Offense

 
Quarterback David Carr struggled mightily in his first start Sunday.  Carr, who was playing for the injured Jake Delhomme, The former number-one overall draft choice completed just 19-of-41 passes for 155 yards, a touchdown and an interception.  Carr connected on a 24-yard score with DeAngelo Williams with 23 seconds remaining for Carolina’s only score.  But [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 01 2007

Bucs Bury Panthers 20-7 in Carolina

Tampa Bay shut down the Panthers 20-7 Sunday at Bank of America Stadium.  The Buccaneers stymied the Panthers for much of the afternoon, and only a David Carr to DeAngelo Williams touchdown pass in the final minute prevented the Panthers from being shutout for the first time in five years.  The Panthers slipped to 2-and-2 on [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 01 2007