Carolina Panthers-related news and nuggets from around the web.
How the Panthers became the NFL's No. 1 scoring team. [ESPN]
With Carolina coming to town, the Giants know they're in for the biggest challenge yet. [NY Post]
The Giants playoff hopes may be crushed by one Josh Norman. [Washington Post]
Remember when Cam Newton caused a stir this summer when he said he's unlike any player that's come before him? Well. [PFT]
As Greg Olsen said Sunday, he's fine. [USA Today]
Thomas Davis chats with Adam Schein. [CBS Sports]
Norman spoke to Rich Eisen about superheros, Odell Beckham Jr. and a certain former New England Patriot:
You know what Tommy? Maybe not directly related to this post and I may have missed it, but speaking of “what they are saying”, I haven’t seen any comments here on BABR in quite some time from all of those, oh so knowledgeable Panther “fans” that were all on here criticizing DGett for his offseason choices back in the preseason and questioning his ability to recognize talent. Talking about “this guys 3 cone shuttle time was too slow” and “that guys broad jump wasn’t far enough”, blah, blah, blah, look at my long list of numbers that proves it, etc. Where are they now that we’re dominant??? Somewhere mad cause they were wrong?
You’re right, a lot of the arm-chair GMs are no where to be found. I’m slightly concerned for them.
It seems like everyone has forgotten da 85 Bears, one of the most dominant and flamboyant teams in NFL history. Bad Boy Jim McMahon, ballerina Fridge Perry and coach Dikta mocked all the way to a Super Bowl rout. This team had playoff experience, but no one expected the dominant season they produced. Add in the Super Bowl Shuffle, filmed before the game.
Ron Rivera was a member of that team and the similarities with the current Panther bunch are uncanny. Would make for a nice comparison piece.
That’s a great point!