A look at Carolina Panthers-related news and nuggets from around the web.
David Newton of ESPN.com found another example of Josh Norman’s rising popularity:
Fans are embracing Norman, too. One of the loudest cheers on Monday night came when Norman came out riding his pretend horse, Delta 747, like he has after returning two of his four interceptions for touchdowns.
Read it at ESPN.com
Jack Flagler of the Gaston Gazette profiles the unheralded Thomas Davis:
Kuechly’s 59 is one of the top 25 selling jerseys in the NFL shop. Predictably, there were plenty of No. 1 Cam Newton shirts in the stands as well, and it doesn’t take too long to spot Jonathan Stewart’s No. 28.
It was much harder to spot a No. 58 jersey among the fans in the crowd, but on the field, it was hard to miss Thomas Davis.
Read it at GastonGazette.com
Max Henson of Panthers.com details how the Panthers’ power run game sets the tone:
Whether it’s coming from head coach Ron Rivera, general manager Dave Gettleman or offensive coordinator Mike Shula, the message has always been the same.
Take control up front.
Read it at Panthers.com
Corey Inscoe of CharlotteFive shares the history of the Panthers’ fight song:
I remember the first time I heard it — after a win over the Atlanta Falcons late in the 2012 season. “This can’t be a real thing,” I thought.
It is. And, with the Panthers 6-0 for the first time in franchise history, fans have been hearing it a lot this season.
Read it at CharlotteFive.com