Black and Blue Review
W e've experimented with "Impressions" after Panthers' offseason practices the last few weeks, and Wednesday we tried a "Running Diary." We'd eventually like to get some feedback about which you like better, so to add another Diary example, here's a rundown of what went on during the team's final minicamp practice Thursday morning. 9:15 — With another 90-plus degree day expected ... Read More
Quotes to Note: Panthers Minicamp, Day 2
Why He Was Drafted A play midway through Wednesday's practice was a perfect example of why the Panthers feel in love with Kelvin Benjamin during the draft process. With the offense working in the red zone, the 6-5 receiver went up between two defenders to grab a pass before falling down into the goal post padding. No one seemed certain ... Read More
Impressions: Panthers Minicamp, Day 1
Tuesday First-Team Offense Based Off Majority of Team Drills QB Anderson; RB Williams; FB Tolbert; WR rotation King/McNutt/Cotchery/Benjamin/Avant; Olsen; LT/RT rotation Bell/Chandler with Bell taking majority of snaps at LT; LG Silatolu; Kalil; RG Turner Tuesday First-Team Defense Based Off Majority of Team Drills Johnson; Hardy; Lotulelei; Cole/Edwards; Davis; Kuechly; Blackburn; nickel - Benwikere; Cason; White; Lester in for Harper; DeCoud Punt ... Read More
Third Impressions: Panthers June 11 OTA
First-Team Offense Based Off Team Drills QB Anderson; RB Williams; FB Tolbert; WR rotation Cotchery/Benjamin/Avant; 2TE sets Olsen/Dickson; LT/RT rotation Bell/Chandler; LG Dennis in for Silatolu; Kalil; RG Turner First-Team Defense Based Off Team Drills Johnson; Addison in for Hardy; Lotulelei; Cole/Edwards/Short rotation; Davis; Kuechly; Blackburn; nickel - Benwikere; Cason; White/Norman rotation; Lester in for Harper; DeCoud Punt Returners Presley, Brown, Cason, ... Read More
The Curious Case of the Panthers’ Unknown Receivers
A s the first three players strolled up the path to the Panthers' practice field Wednesday, a few reporters and cameramen looked down at their rosters. Numbers 15, 12 and 10. Who are they again? If folks who cover the team are still not familiar with Marvin McNutt, Tavarres King and De'Andre Presley, it's no surprise fans, and most outside ... Read More
Panthers’ Post-Draft Roster Breakdown, Part 1: By Position
COACHING After a 1-3 start, head coach Ron Rivera went from almost-certain-to-be-out-of-a-job to NFL Coach of the Year. The Panthers' 11-1 finish was one of the more surprising stories in the league last year, especially considering Rivera did something so few coaches are willing to do - change philosophy. His sudden aggressiveness on fourth down earned him the nickname "Riverboat ... Read More
Panthers 2013 Playoff Run a Problem in 2014
he Panthers return to the playoffs was a fun run for the franchise and its fans. But three months later, that success has the team in an unenviable spot heading into the draft. To recap how they got here: Dave Gettleman could only watch during free agency while a number of his guys got poached by other teams. The second-year … Read More
Report: Tiquan Underwood to Join Panthers
Dave Gettleman is doing it again. After sitting out the first wave of free agency, the Panthers’ general manager is riding the second wave. A day after Carolina signed receiver Jerricho Cotchery, Aaron Wilson of The Baltimore Sun reported early Friday afternoon the team has agreed to terms with wideout Tiquan Underwood. The move seemed likely after Underwood … Read More