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

 

• Great read on James Bradberry includes this from Demaryius Thomas: "I haven't been around many rookies who play like he does." [Bleacher Report]

 

• The Cam Newton-hits to the head fallout continues:
   
  • NFL vice president of officiating says it's all about posture. Cause that won't be confusing. [NFL]

 

• A thick cloud of cynicism hovers over league investigations. [Bleacher Report]

 

• Brandon Marshall defends himself and the Broncos. [Denver Post]

 

• Interesting question: Is poor tackling to blame? [Cat Scratch Reader]

 

• The positioning of the referee doesn't help. [The Ringer]

 

• Ryan Kalil was completely PC Thursday and Monday, but he opened up here:

 

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• Kalil shares a couple good stories featuring Jordan Gross and Steve Smith. [Players' Tribune]

 

• An in-depth look at the Panthers' history after Week One. [Carolina Huddle]

 

• It's not something to freak out about yet, but it's worth keeping an eye on possible top-heavy targets. [Charlotte Observer]

 

• The 49ers haven't been this big of an underdog since 2006. [Niner Nation]

 

• Blaine Gabbert was ... fine. [SF Chronicle] 

 

• All of Newton's NFL-record 44 rushing touchdowns. [Panthers]

 

• Color Rush hot takes. [ESPN]

 

• The things you may see when you go to lunch near the stadium:

My mom was at Pinky's eating lunch today when a few @Panthers came in. Kind of jealous I must say. #KeepPounding pic.twitter.com/nnVJngnem7

— T.J. Allen (@cartersdad15) September 14, 2016