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Last season, Cam Newton impressed everyone in the NFL with his amazing record setting rookie season with the Carolina Panthers. Cam Newton never once let up and showed game after game that he truly was the real deal. Even critics couldn’t deny that Cam proved them wrong as most expected Cam to be a bust [...]
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About an hour into Wednesday's practice, Panthers coach Ron Rivera called his players together near midfield and ripped into them for the next several minutes - sending a message loud enough that everyone nearby could hear. Rivera isn't a screamer, so when he does raise his voice players tend to listen. The second-year coach was upset with the tempo the players displayed...

Panthers MLB Beason will miss preseason opener

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Cam Newton wants a girlfriend not interested in his fame and money

Cam Newton is looking for a girlfriend. And like many jocks before him, he’s having a hard time finding “The One” who loves him just for him and not for limelight that comes along with him. Got a girlfriend? “I wish I did,” the magnetic Carolina Panthers quarterback said during a recent sit-down interview with [...]

Panthers revamped at linebacker

Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera gets pretty excited when he thinks about the potential of this years group of linebackers. Injuries ravaged the unit a year ago, but with former All-Pro Jon Beason is healthy again, Thomas Davis is close to achieving the improbable, and rookie Luke Kuechly has impressive upside. Rivera cant hide his enthusiasm. Weve got experience and speed...

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Panthers LB Jon Beason To Miss Preseason Opener

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Panthers QB Newton still sees holes in his game

By his own admission, Cam Newton hasn't arrived. The Panthers 23-year-old quarterback sees plenty of room for improvement this preseason even after a record-setting rookie campaign. Newton had 35 combined touchdowns in 2011 for Carolina (No. 20 in the AP Pro32) but says there are still ''a lot of holes'' in his game. He hopes to work those out in Saturday night...

Panthers LB Jon Beason Tweaks Hamstring In Wednesday Practice

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Carolina Panthers 2012 Season Preview

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Jon Beason suffers a hamstring injury

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Panthers Force WR Steve Smith To Miss Practice By Hiding Pads

Panthers coach Ron Rivera figures there's only one way to slow down wide receiver Steve Smith - hide his pads. That's what the Panthers did, figuratively, to Smith on Wednesday by forcing the veteran receiver to sit out of practice one day after he bruised his left knee at practice. Rivera says Smith is ''getting better'' and should return soon. Smith, the...
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