October 2nd, 2011 
Russ Loede 
Posted in Good: Cam Newton sizzled and was sensational all afternoon long at Soldier Field. He made things look easy against a rather good Bears defense. He bought time with his feet, avoided sacks, and was cool under pressure. He ran for two touchdowns and it was as if he thought he was still at Auburn! Overall, [...]
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Cam’s Dazzling Day Ruined By Forte, Hester In Loss To Bears; 34-29
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Panthers Won’t Move WR Smith
Sources have indicated that the Panthers are going to stay with the plan and keep unhappy WR Steve Smith. There was rumors all offseason that Carolina was going to move Smith, but the team has decided to keep the veteran. Smith said he had none but indicated he would report to camp with his teammates [...]
WR Steve Smith Has Been at Some Panthers Workouts Says Newton
Steve Wyche of NFL.com reports veteran Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith has attended some player-organized workouts, according to rookie quarterback Cam Newton. Newton did not say how many sessions Smith has attended, but did say he has thrown passes to him. “Steve has been out here and we’ve had an opportunity to throw it around,” [...]
Family Issues Kept Steve Smith Away From Panthers Workouts
Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith has not attended any of the informal, player-run workouts his teammates have held this offseason. Without getting into specifics, last night Smith shed some light on why he’s been absent. “Right now there’s a lot of things on my plate with my wife and her health. My family needs me [...]
Smith Gives Praise to Both Cam Newton and Ron Rivera
Receiver Steve Smith describes new Carolina coach Ron Rivera as “a great guy.” Smith calls the decision to draft quarterback Cam Newton No. 1 overall “outstanding” according to the Associated Press. The four-time Pro Bowl pick still isn’t ready to say he wants to stay with the Panthers, however. Smith showed up to take batting [...]
Rivera Says Not a Sure Thing Steve Smith Won’t Be Back
Disgruntled Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith did not attend the Panthers organized practices. Smith reportedly has asked the Panthers for a trade and for most believe he will be moved after the lockout ends. Panthers coach Ron Rivera told Joseph Person of the Charlotte Observer, “It’s not a foregone conclusion” the Panthers will move wide [...]
San Diego’s QB Says He Wants the Team to Get Panthers WR Smith
There’s one Charger player that is all about the team going after unhappy Panthers WR Steve Smith – Philip Rivers. The teams franchise QB said today on Jim Rome’s TV show that he is “all for” the team making a move to get Smith, who has already reportedly said he would like to play for [...]
Smith’s Contract Will Make It Tough to Deal Him
Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith’s contract my make it problematic to trade him according to Pat Yasinskas of ESPN.com Smith has two years remaining and nearly $15 million in outstanding base salary. He’s scheduled to make $7 million this season and $7.75 million in 2012. Any team trading for him would have to pick up [...]
