Panthers CB Josh Norman

 

RE: If the matchup with Julio Jones was what he had been looking forward to all year
“Oh man, it was great. We came in early in the week. Coach Steve Wilks on me man, like a wild dog just harping, harping, harping and I was like, ‘I got you, Coach.’ We got in, and we watched some stuff, came out and had a great little contest. He was everything I thought he would be.”

 

Panthers LT Michael Oher

 

RE: Where he was last year compared to where he is now and what that says about his decision to come to the Panthers
“It’s been a great decision. I’m happy to be here with guys who welcomed me in, a lot of great people, coach [John] Matsko, he gave me a call as soon as I was available. I’m older, and I know a few more things and I’m glad to be back with him because he’s a great coach.”

 

Panthers TE Ed Dickson

 

RE: Second-quarter TD catch
“I’m a big body and tight ends, we pride ourselves on being a big target and running good routes in the red zone. Credit to Cam, he put a nice ball out in front of me and made a big play.”

 

DT Kawann Short

 

RE: The cohesion of the defensive line
“That’s a defensive lineman’s dream. You come in and you’re not worried about the guy that’s behind you and come in and be dominant as well. This defensive line is something special, and we’re like brothers, no matter what.”

 

Panthers CB Charles Tillman

 

RE: When asked if he thinks he can return against the Giants
“I think I could. We’ll see what happens.”

 

Panthers S Kurt Coleman

 

RE: Clinching the first-round bye
“Is that what we did? I didn’t even know that.”