A look at Carolina Panthers coverage from around the web.
Jack Flagler of the Gaston Gazette digs deep into Josh Norman’s life to reveal his long journey to NFL stardom:
Josh crashed on Marrio’s couch, and took classes at Horry Georgetown Tech across the street from Coastal Carolina’s campus.
“That guy, his determination to get out there was like none other. He would wake up in the morning, go outside my complex and he would run,” Marrio said. “After he’d run, he’d shower and go to his classes at Georgetown Tech, then he would come out and watch me practice.
Read it on GastonGazette.com.
Bryan Strickland of Panthers.com details some highlights from Cam Newton pre-bye week press conference:
“There are still things when you watch film that you feel like you can get better at, and that’s the great thing about this game. The perfect game is still out there,” Newton said.
What exactly can he do better?
“I say it all the time – just consistency at my position. Knowing when and when not to do certain things, and having good technique. Following through, having great feet in the pocket, trusting the protection, knowing the protection. Just having the offense working extremely fluid.”
Read it on Panthers.com.
Jonathan Jones of The Charlotte Observer wonders if Monday Night’s controversial ending somehow eluded Cam Newton:
At first he thought the question referred to just the touchback, but further questioning revealed Newton may not have heard about the controversy surrounding Wright.
“The who?” Newton asked after the details had been described to him.
Read it on CharlotteObserver.com.
David Newton of ESPN.com on how Carolina’s WRs are proving experts wrong:
If the Panthers keep winning, the publicity will come. It already is for Ginn, who for some reason excels with the Panthers.
He has eight touchdown catches for Carolina in 16 games in 2013 and four this season. In his previous seven seasons for Miami, San Francisco and Arizona he has a combined six touchdown catches.
Read it on ESPN.com.
Chris Wesseling of NFL.com unveils his quarter-season All Pro team:
NFL Media analyst Bucky Brooks chose Norman as his quarter-mark Defensive Player of the Year — for good reason. Norman has drawn deserved praise for his league-leading four interceptions and two pick-sixes, but those are only a fraction of the big plays he’s made through four weeks. No other cornerback has a stingier opposing passer rating than Norman’s 23.1, per Pro Football Focus.
Read it on NFL.com.
Bucky Brooks uses Next Gen Stats to analyze Norman’s play:
Bucky Brooks uses Next Gen Stats to analyze Norman’s play:
Watch it on YouTube.