The Gaston Gazette reports that the Panthers probably will not be adding a veteran OL anytime soon:
Panthers general manager Marty Hurney said the team is not looking to sign any free agent offensive linemen at this time because they feel good about their young linemen but could add some in the future. “Just like everything [...]
The Panthers could have a new weapon in the backfield in 2009, as rookie RB Mike Goodson is making a strong impression on the team. The Gaston Gazette reports that even QB Jake Delhomme likes what he sees from the rookie:
Panthers QB Jake Delhomme said he has been impressed with the speed of rookie [...]
Football Outsiders has out their list of “The Top 10 unfilled roster holes,” and the Panthers make the list with their unsettled DT spot. Here’s the story:
8. Carolina Panthers: Defensive Tackle
The second-worst team in the league against rushes up the middle a year ago, Carolina needed to improve on the interior. Instead, the team [...]
FoxSports.com reports that Panthers 3rd round pick Mike Goodson may see some time at the wide out spot. Here’s the report:
Running back Mike Goodson, the team’s third-round draft pick out of Texas A&M, has been told by the Panthers he will see some action at wide receiver, possibly in the slot. “I plan [...]
Panthers.com reports that Panthers owner Jerry Richardson talked to NFL Commish Roger Goodell the other morning:
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell visited Charlotte on Tuesday and spoke at the Bronko Nagurski Charlotte Touchdown Club luncheon. But his most important talk occurred Tuesday morning when he met for about an hour with Carolina Panthers Owner/Founder Jerry Richardson, who [...]
There’s more down time before training camp starts so I thought I would give you my top 5 places to hang out in Carolina.
1) Bank of America Stadium. It really is my home away from home.
2) The house that I just bought. I gave up city life.
3) Suite at EpiCenter. It’s a nightclub/dance club with [...]
Panthers fans will hear a voice they know all too well this year on preseason games on TV, as former Panther Mike Rucker will handle color commentary for the team’s final three preseason exhibitions, according to the Panthers website.
Rucker will be joined in the television booth by Mike Morgan, who will handle play-by-play duties. [...]
The Panthers have a new coach running their defense. So what’s the type of defense that will be run scheme-wise? Don’t ask. That’s how new Panthers D-coordinator Ron Meeks is running the show, and that’s the way it’s going to be. The 54-year-old Meeks ran his defense for the first time [...]
The Panthers first mini-camp practice had its share of drama in terms of who is going to be the teams long snapper in 2009. Free agent long snapper Jason Kyle is still not signed, and the team could get him back for the right price if they want.
Friday a couple other players were trying [...]
Panthers DE Julius Peppers was (as expected) a no-show at the teams mini-camp today, but that didn’t stop head coach John Fox from proclaiming that he thinks the franchised player will be with the team and will show up for training camp in July.
“I don’t think this will keep him from training camp,” Fox said. [...]
