GREG OLSEN RUMORS & GOSSIP
Panthers GM Hurney: Trading down an option, not up
General manager Marty Hurney says the Panthers will entertain offers to trade down from the ninth pick in next week's NFL draft, but the team has no interest in moving up.
The Panthers don't have much ammunition to trade up after dealing this year's third-round draft pick to the Chicago Bears last season in exchange for tight end Greg Olsen.
Hurney says because of the...
Via AP on Fox
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April 19, 2012
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Carolina Panthers get Compensatory 6th Round Draft Pick
The NFL announced that the Panthers have been awarded one compensatory draft choice in the 2012 NFL Draft. Carolina will receive the 207th overall pick in the 6th round. The Panthers now have 7 picks in the upcoming draft. The Panthers also have picks in the first, second, fourth, fifth, sixth, and 7th rounds. Their third round pick was traded to the Chicago Bears for tight end Greg...
Via Rant Sports
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April 01, 2012
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April 01, 2012
Panthers lose coin flip, will pick 9th
INDIANAPOLIS
The Panthers lost their coin flip with the Dolphins this morning, giving the Panthers the ninth overall pick in April's draft.
The Panthers and Dolphins each finished 6-10 in 2011, and had the same strength of schedule percentage -- the first tiebreaker used in determining draft order. That necessitated the coin flip, which took place at 7:30 a.m. at an Indianapolis...
Via Inside The Panthers
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February 24, 2012
Spreading the Wealth: What Teams Could Adopt the Spread Offense in 2012
“Conventional knowledge” has always said that the spread offenses featured in the college game would never work in the NFL. However, the Denver Broncos, under Coach John Fox, proved different this year. The Broncos adopted the new system to better compliment quarterback Tim Tebow and ended up winning the AFC West and upsetting the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wildcard round of...
Via The Penalty Flag
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January 28, 2012
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January 28, 2012
The Bears Should Look Into Adding A Pass Catching Tight End This Off-Season
The Bears decided to part ways with a pretty solid tight end in Greg Olsen last season.
In four seasons in Chicago, Olsen racked up over 2,000 yards and 20 touchdowns.
He played well with the Panthers this season, reeling in five touchdowns and over 500 yards.
Right now in the NFL, the tight end position is becoming a focal point for offenses.
Two of the four teams left in the playoffs...
Via Bears Backer
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January 19, 2012
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January 19, 2012
Panthers TE Olsen injured during pre-game warmups
Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen suffered a leg injury in warmups prior to Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Olsen was walking gingerly to the locker room with trainers in tow, the Charlotte Observer reported.
ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported that Olsen is expected to be "fine" after colliding with wide receiver Seyi Ajirotutu.
The 31st overall...
Via Pro Sports Daily
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November 27, 2011
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November 27, 2011
Vicks NyQuil Fantasy Football Sleeper Of The Week
SPONSORED BY VICKS NYQUIL I love Greg Olsen. He’s the tight end of the Carolina Panthers. By Boomer Esiason
Via The Big Lead
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November 25, 2011
Panthers know Indy will be a challenge
The Panthers are well aware that the Indianapolis Colts, their opponent Sunday afternoon, are the league's only winless team with an 0-10 record.
The Panthers, though, have their own challenges to worry about.
"We're not in a position to judge anyone's record. We're 2-8," tight end Greg Olsen said.
"At that point, we're all in the same boat. We...
Via Inside The Panthers
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November 24, 2011
Horrendous Panthers D made it easy on Lions
(By Scott Fowler, sfowler@charlotteobserver.com) The Panthers' defense was so bad that the outcome felt inevitable by the end. When Carolina tied it at 35-all with 4:59 left in the game on the offense's one good march of the second half, it was only a matter of time before Detroit scored again. The Lions at one point scored touchdowns on a staggering six out of seven possessions...
Via Charlotte Observer
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November 20, 2011
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