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Archive for November, 2007

Fox: Panthers Need Consistency

Panthers coach John Fox says his team is too inconsistent to win football games.  The Panthers sit at 4-and-6 after losing their fourth straight game 31-17 Sunday in Green Bay.  While the results are the same, Fox says his team has shown improvement .  The Panthers have dropped two games behind first-place Tampa Bay in [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 20 2007

Testaverde Gets the Nod Over Carr for Sunday

Vinny will get another shot Sunday, as Panthers coach John Fox announced today that Vinny Testaverde will be his starter Sunday when the Panthers travel to Green Bay to take on the very tough Packers.  Vinny gets the nod over David Carr, who despite being healthy for the first time in awhile will serve as [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 16 2007

Testaverde: No Pain From Achilles Injury

Panthers quarterback Vinny Testaverde said he was able to practice without any pain from a nagging Achilles injury Thursday.  The aging signal-caller said he is not 100 percent recovered, noting that remnants of the injury are likely to linger for the rest of the season.  The 4-5 Panthers travel to Green Bay Sunday to face [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 16 2007

WR Smith Misses Second Straight Practice

The Panthers offense is in bad shape right now, and on Sunday they could be missing one of their most important weapons, as wide out Steve Smith is suffering from a shin injury that has forced him to miss practice yesterday and today.  Smith has struggled along with the rest of the offense this season, [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 15 2007

Peppers Addresses His Play

 
Defensive end Julius Peppers says he’s not sick or injured and has no excuses for his personal lack of production or his team’s disappointing 4-and-5 record.  Peppers is generally considered to be one of the NFL’s most feared defensive players, but has only one and-a-half sacks this season and has been criticized heavily by fans [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 15 2007

Testaverde, Carr Both Practice

Panthers quarterbacks David Carr and Vinny Testaverde both practiced Wednesday and say they hope to put their injury problems behind them.  Coach John Fox would not name a starting quarterback for Sunday’s game at Green Bay, saying the decision was day to day.  Carr has been nursing a sore back.  Testaverde has been battling an [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 15 2007

Despite Struggles, Panthers Still in Hunt

Despite their three-game losing streak, the Panthers are very much alive in the NFC South race.  The Panthers are 4-and-5, but that’s good for a second-place tie with New Orleans.  Tampa Bay leads the division at 5-and-4.  The Panthers offense has sputtered in recent weeks.  Carolina has scored a combined total of 27 points during the [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 14 2007

Fox: Panthers Have Hope

The Panthers are mired in a three-game losing streak, but coach John Fox says the team still has the opportunity to turn things around.  The Panthers have slipped to 4-and-5 but are just one game behind first-place Tampa Bay in the NFC South.  The Panthers have dropped six straight homes dating back to last season, but [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 13 2007

Testaverde Fails to Ignite Offense

Quarterback Vinny Testaverde was able to play Sunday, but he could not ignite the offense in a 20-13 loss to Atlanta.  Testaverde missed practice on Friday with a lingering Achilles injury, and it was not known until Sunday if he would be able to play.  The 43-year-old Testaverde completed 13-of-28 passes for 153 yards.  He [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 12 2007

Panthers Drop Third Straight in 20-13 Setback to Falcons

The Panthers suffered their third straight loss Sunday, falling 20-13 to the Atlanta Falcons.  Joey Harrington found Alge Crumpler for the game-winning 30-yard touchdown pass with 20 seconds remaining.  The Panthers are winless in four home games and slipped to 4-and-5 on the season.  Carolina has scored only 27 points during the three-game skid.  The Panthers’ [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 12 2007