What They’re Saying: Pro Bowl WR Impressed by James Bradberry; Ryan Kalil Opens Up; Vegas Unimpressed by 49ers

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:

 

  • 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: