Mare's future with Panthers in doubt

In the wake of Olindo Mare’s recent struggles, the Panthers decided to bring in a another kicker to try to add a sense of competition to the position. Adi Kunalic, who attended training camp with the Panthers and is an undrafted rookie free agent, was signed yesterday for the remainder of the season. … [visit site to read more] Panthers Add Kicker to Roster - Cat Crave...

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When the Panthers released veteran kicker John Kasay in July, they said they did so because they didn't want to keep two kickers on the roster. But with Tuesday's signing of free agent Adi Kunalic, the Panthers now have two kickers on the roster again. With Olindo Mare struggling, the Panthers brought back Kunalic, the rookie from Nebraska who was with the team in training...

22-year old rookie QB Cam Newton is still playing at a very high level for the Panthers.  He has played in 13 games for the Panthers so far this year and he has completed 270 of 452 passes (59.7%) for 3,573 yards with 15 TD passes and 16 INTs (81.1 QB Rating).  Newton also has carried the ball 107 times for 554 yards (5.2 ypc) with an already NFL record 13 TD runs for a QB.  It...

Veteran Carolina Panthers receiver Steve Smith showed some love to his rookie quarterback Cam Newton, whose stellar first season has been largely overshadowed by the unexpected emergence of Tim Tebow. While giving credit to the Broncos quarterback for the last-minute heroics that have sparked Tebow-mania, Smith said he would take Newton any day over Denver's new deity. "...

With veteran kicker Olinda Mare struggling, the Carolina Panthers have signed rookie Adi Kunalic, Joseph Person of the Charlotte Observer reports. Mare remains on the roster as linebacker Jason Phillips has been placed on injured reserve with a calf injury. Originally signed by the Panthers as an undrafted free agent out of Nebraska, Kunalic was 2-for-2 on his field goal attempts...

This week we’re heading over to the Carolinas to focus on another bright spot from the Panthers.  Nope, we’re not talking about Cam Newton and the future of this franchise.   We’re talking about one of the TopCats Cheerleaders.  And her name is Courtney. Courtney’s an Ole Miss alum doing what she loves.   She’s a Mississippi native and loves her...

Count Panthers receiver Steve Smith among those who aren't fawning over Denver quarterback Tim Tebow. While acknowledging Tebow's run of fourth-quarter comebacks, Smith said he'd still take Panthers rookie Cam Newton over Tebow any day. “You can't compare Cam to Tebow. I think Cam's a more complete player,” Smith said. “Tebow has the wins. But everybody...

Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith says when it comes to comparing Cam Newton to Tim Tebow there is no comparison.

Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith said when it comes to comparing Cam Newton to Tim Tebow there is no comparison.

(The Charlotte Observer) The Panthers are threatening to finish with the most penalties and penalty yardage in franchise history. A look at the team's most penalized players and a breakdown of the 97 penalties through the first 13 games.PENALTY TYPES: MINOR-Min. (offsides, false start, etc); MAJOR-Maj. (holding, pass interference, etc) CONDUCT-Con. (personal foul, unsportsmanlike conduct, etc)

Hey guys, just wanted to give Cat Crave Nation a quick update. This weekend I will be attending the Panthers game in Houston (seeing as I’m from the Houston area). I will not be the only guy in my group wearing a Panthers jersey either, as I convinced my fraternity brother to sport my old Jake Delhomme jersey. Also, I will be sitting in the Bull Pen at the game. In case you...

(By Scott Fowler, sfowler@charlotteobserver.com) Some significant numbers for the 4-9 Panthers, who travel to Texas this week:1: In the past four seasons, the number of field goals from under 40 yards that John Kasay has missed (in 54 attempts).