Carolina Panthers-related news and nuggets from around the web.

 

15 wins is great, but three more matter more. [Panthers]

The Panthers appear primed for a Super Bowl push. [ESPN]

Role players came up big against the Bucs. [Charlotte Observer]

"We've never seen a player under center who can make the impact of Newton." [Bleacher Report]

Jerricho Cotchery is still getting it done. [Shelby Star]

Is it better to be an underdog? [Gaston Gazette]

Game day from a reporter's perspective. [Biz Journal]

Cam Newton hosted family members of the Charleston shooting victims. [FTW]

Then he calmly participated in a pre-snap Q&A:

Then he took a tumble while trying to snag a Bucs jersey:

.@Panthers beat @TBBuccaneers 38-10. @CameronNewton falls during his victory lap. @FOX46News pic.twitter.com/aQYLS27kNq

— Anthony Flores (@AnthonyFox46) January 4, 2016

And FYI, not everyone in the national media is a #hater:

Congrats to @Panthers for wrapping 1-seed and to @CameronNewton who wrapped up being the first Heisman winning QB to ever be the @NFL MVP.

— Rich Eisen (@richeisen) January 4, 2016

Irritating to some, but I love Panthers' swagger. Despite being from a city that gets no NFL respect, they've forced you to pay attention.

— Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) January 4, 2016