DE Charles Johnson

On QB Cam Newton’s contract extension:

“He’s a franchise. Any time you’ve got your franchise signed up you can just focus on football instead of focus on the contract.”

WR Devin Funchess

On one of his biggest adjustments right now:

“[I have to get] used to the quarterbacks. One speaks fast, one speaks slow, one speaks medium. Different accents and all that.”

CB CHARLES TILLMAN

On reuniting with former Bears coach Ron Rivera:

“I’ve seen what coach Rivera has done here in Charlotte, and it’s what I’m used to. I consider Charlotte old culture. It’s something that I was around in Chicago.”

LB Luke Kuechly

On what he wants to improve this season:

“I’ve got to work on pass coverage. That’s something I’ve been trying to get better at since I’ve been here – that and blitzing. If you’re called to blitz, you’ve got to get there. If you don’t, you’re just a wasted player at that point.”

CB Josh Norman

On Kuechly:

“His passion for the game is second to none on game days and even in practice. Everything he does is with a pro-like football approach. He’s getting better and better. How much better can you get, though? He was defensive MVP, so I guess he’s got to keep climbing.”