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OutlookThe Panthers are a team on the rise with Cam Newton leading the way. The big issue is the defense, though, which had plenty of struggles last season. If that unit can make some strides, the Panthers can challenge for a playoff spot in 2012. But we aren't sure they did enough this offseason to make huge strides defensively, which is a concern. |
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Brandon LaFell, WR.. LaFell is going to get first crack at the starting gig for the Panthers at receiver. He started much of last year and flashed some good things, including a 100-yard game the second last game of the season. He has some upside in an offense that is emerging, especially if he starts. LaFell is likely to set career highs and is worth a late-round look come draft day. |
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Mike Tolbert, RB. Tolbert was a surprise last season, having more than 900 total yards and double-digit touchdowns for the Chargers. He moves to a new team for this season, though, signing with the Panthers. He has a lot to compete with for playing time at running back and moves to a less explosive offense. So even if he starts getting goal-line work, his touchdown totals won't be as high as with the Chargers. His production is going to slip with the Panthers. |
Team Notes| May 21, 11:53 AM |
Carolina Panthers LB Jon Beason's roster spot is safe. | | May 18, 09:32 PM |
Carolina Panthers secondary coach Steve Wilks wants CB Drayton Florence to not only serve as an on-field leader and contributor, but help the younger players as well. | | May 18, 09:32 PM |
The Carolina Panthers were busy re-stocking their secondary during the offseason, but it appears FS Charles Godfrey will serve as the team's starting free safety. | | May 16, 06:02 PM |
Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith verbally blasted New York Jets QB Thursday, May 16. 'He sucks,' Smith reportedly said. 'I wouldn't let Mark Sanchez throw me a paper bag sandwich.'
Fantasy Impact: Nice. He probably speaks the truth but this probably wasn't needed from Smith. | | May 16, 09:03 AM |
The Carolina Panthers haven't approached LB Jon Beason about restructuring his deal. | | May 15, 09:13 AM |
The Carolina Panthers restructured RB DeAngelo Williams' contract. He was in the third season of a five-year, $43 million contract and was scheduled to earn $5 million with an $8.2 million salary cap number for 2013. Williams will still receive $5 million in cash this year, but the deal has been restructured in a way that reduces his cap number to $5 million, a cap savings of $3.2 million that leaves the team $8.46 million under their adjusted 2013 salary cap number of $126.232 million. Williams was scheduled to earn $4.75 million in non-guaranteed base salary with a $250,000 workout bonus this season. Under the renegotiated contract, Williams' base salary was lowered to $850,000 and his workout bonus reduced to $150,000. The remaining $4 million was converted to a signing bonus, which will be prorated against the Panthers' cap at $800,000 per season through 2017. | | May 14, 10:33 AM |
Carolina Panthers LB Jon Beason (knee, shoulder) is not expected to participate in June minicamps. | | May 13, 10:03 AM |
The Carolina Panthers waived OL Zach Williams. | | May 05, 01:22 PM |
Carolina Panthers general manager David Gettleman did not rule out the possibility of trading RB DeAngelo Williams at some point.
Fantasy Impact: It makes sense to trade or release Williams as he just isn't in the future plans for the Panthers. | | May 02, 03:42 PM |
The Carolina Panthers could save $3.4 million in cap space if they designated RB DeAngelo Williams a post-June 1 cut. That would also add a significant amount of dead money on the 2014 salary cap. | | May 01, 07:43 PM |
Carolina Panthers general manager David Gettleman indicated Wednesday, May 1, that the team would sign at least one more tight end to complement TEs Greg Olsen and Ben Hartsock, who is primarily a blocker. | | May 01, 07:43 PM |
Carolina Panthers CBs Captain Munnerlyn and D.J. Moore are projected as the team's top two nickelbacks. | | May 01, 07:43 PM |
Carolina Panthers OG Edmund Kugbila will get a chance to earn the starting right guard spot with veteran C Geoff Hangartner. He could also be used as a backup behind OT Jordan Gross and OT Byron Bell. The current backups are considered unreliable, particularly OT Bruce Campbell. | | May 01, 07:43 PM |
The drafting of Carolina Panthers DT Star Lotulelei and DT Kawann Short will help keep blockers off LB Luke Kuechly, and head coach Ron Rivera emphasized their presence will assist the secondary as well. 'They're going to help with the pass rush because the quarterback is not going to be able to step up,' Rivera said. 'A good front helps the back, and that's part of it.' | | May 01, 05:23 PM |
Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera indicated SS Michael Mitchell and FS D.J. Campbell will compete for the starting strong safety job during offseason workouts and training camp. | | May 01, 05:23 PM |
Carolina Panthers CB Drayton Florence is considered the favorite for one of the starting cornerback jobs this season. |
Offseason Keys|
WR Ted Ginn Jr., WR Domenik Hixon, DL Colin Cole, LB Chase Blackburn, LB Ben Jacobs, CB Drayton Florence, CB D.J. Moore, SS Michael Mitchell.
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WR Louis Murphy,
TE Gary Barnidge,
DL Andre Neblett,
LB James Anderson,
LB Thomas Keiser,
LB Jason Phillips,
CB Chris Gamble,
FS Reggie Smith.
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2012 Schedule
| 1 | Sep 8 |
1:00PM |
Seattle |
| 2 | Sep 15 |
1:00PM |
at Buffalo |
| 3 | Sep 22 |
1:00PM |
New York Giants |
| -- Week 4 Bye -- |
| 5 | Oct 6 |
4:05PM |
at Arizona |
| 6 | Oct 13 |
1:00PM |
at Minnesota |
| 7 | Oct 20 |
1:00PM |
St Louis |
| 8 | Oct 24 |
8:25PM |
at Tampa Bay |
| 9 | Nov 3 |
1:00PM |
Atlanta |
| 10 | Nov 10 |
4:05PM |
at San Francisco |
| 11 | Nov 18 |
8:40PM |
New England |
| 12 | Nov 24 |
1:00PM |
at Miami |
| 13 | Dec 1 |
1:00PM |
Tampa Bay |
| 14 | Dec 8 |
1:00PM |
at New Orleans |
| 15 | Dec 15 |
4:05PM |
New York Jets |
| 16 | Dec 22 |
1:00PM |
New Orleans |
| 17 | Dec 29 |
1:00PM |
at Atlanta |
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