It’s that time of year again, by Tuesday all NFL teams must trim their rosters from the 90 they began camp with down to 80. Expect to see the Panthers cut players as well as adding some needed pieces that other teams have cut loose. So, let’s take a look at the moves made over the weekend thus far. Anthony Santella (P) cut. – Umdrafted fre agent rookie out of Illinois. With...

According to Dan Pompei of the National Football Post, one year after letting Julius Peppers walk, the Panthers believe they are set at the defensive end position with Charles Johnson and Greg Hardy starting and Eric Norwood and Everette Brown coming off the bench. Some people wondered why the Panthers would sign Johnson to a $72 million contract after allowing Peppers to leave for...

At this point in the season it will be hard for the Panthers to find any big-name players that haven’t already been scooped up. So far we have seen significant problems on the defensive and offensive lines. Maybe it’s a strategy adjustment? Maybe it’s not? One thing is for sure, as teams continue to cut more players, the Panthers need to have an eagle eye out for players that...

I have seen enough to know that I have seen to much. That is, too much terrible playing from both lines of the Panthers. If this was a mock week for the regular season, I would rather Rivera take it back to what we did week 1 of the preseason. Even then there wasn’t much to talk about, but “W’s” are better than “L’s.” Right now the Panthers have some serious concerns...

The Panthers took advantage of their priority status on the waiver wire by claiming defensive tackle Kentwan Balmer off waivers from the Seahawks, ESPN’s John Clayton reports. A 2008 first-round pick by the San Francisco 49ers, Balmer was traded to the Seattle Seahawks last August for a future sixth-round pick. Balmer started a career-high 11 games for the Seahawks, playing...

Apparently Jerry Richardson sat down with Cam Newton about certain expectations for his appearance on the team. Newton was asked if he had any tattoos or piercings to which he replied, “No sir, I don’t have any.” Richardson then promptly said, ” We want to keep it that way…we want to keep no tattoos, no piercings, and I think you’ve got a very nice haircut.” In any...

Linebacker Jon Beason is reported to have had ‘minor’ surgery this week to help along the Achilles tendon that has been bothering him. In my opinion, any surgery is cause for concern, but in his case, it looks to only delay his return a little longer. So far there is no word about him sitting out the season opener on September 11th. Dan Conner will most likely take the field...

Even though it is only the preseason, it’s still difficult to watch a team that struggled all last year struggle some more. Only this time it’s a new team working it’s way up, not a good team falling apart. Cam Newton will start the first three quarters against Cincinnati this Thursday and have more than enough time with the starters to blow past Clausen in the race for the...

Former Oilers QB and Hall of Famer Warren Moon is in the corner for the Panthers to make number one overall pick Cam Newton the teams starter from day one. “I think I’m pulling for (Newton) a little bit more than the others because I probably put my neck out on the line a little bit more for him than I have for any of the other guys as far as defending him in the media and things...

Top Ten Back By Season’s End? 1. New Orleans Saints (12-4) – Sean Payton’s club addressed its two major weaknesses via draft and free agency – run offense and run defense.  Mark Ingram was a steal late in round one, and will be counted on to produce immediately, considering the uncertainty surrounding the health of Pierre Thomas (ankle) and Chris Ivory (hernia...

Reminiscent of 2010, the Panther’s almost looked like they took a few steps back from the way they were against the Giants. Miami put up an astounding 307 yards in the first half that was more productive than the entire game for the Panthers at 199 yards. The run game was ineffective to say the least and neither Cam nor Jimmy could get it done at QB. There was not a lot to be proud...

First overall pick in the 2011 draft Cam Newton got his first starting shot on Friday night for the Panthers, and showed that the rookie has a long way to go. Newton had some good moments, but more bad in going 7-of-14 for 66 yards in the first half for the Panthers as they fell to the Dolphins 20-10 in Florida. Chad Henne threw for 194 yards and Dan Carpenter connected on a pair...

The Panthers have closed up shop in Wofford and are back at Bank of America Stadium to get ready for the season opener against the Arizona Cardinals. Meanwhile, there has been a lot of buzz around a few issues that may affect some Panther players in the future. Let’s take a look at what’s happening now.   Many of you may have already heard Jon Beason’s name in connection with...

Cam Newton takes his act to the road for the first time in his fledging professional career this week, though the No. 1 overall pick in the 2011 draft will have to share the spotlight when the Dolphins unveil their new main attraction before an awaiting home crowd for Friday’s preseason tilt with the Panthers. The game will mark the Dolphins debut of Reggie Bush, acquired by the...

Cam’s The Main Man Clear-cut starting quarterback. No controversy or competition should be evoked when discussing who should be the top signal caller for the Carolina Panthers.  Sorry, Jimmy Clausen. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Panthers have decided to name rookie No. 1 overall pick Cam Newton the starting quarterback for Friday night’s preseason game...

Coach Rivera made an announcement today that he will make the #1 QB spot decision before the third week preseason game against Cincinnati. I think many folks would hope that Cam gets his spotlight at starter before he does, but it looks like Clausen will most likely be the guy. At this point nobody knows if the decision will stick and it’s impossible to know exactly what Rivera...

  Panther fans have good reason to be excited after Saturday’s victory over the Giants in the first preseason game of 2011. The offense moved the ball and the defense stopped it. What we didn’t see was a lot of 3rd down conversions or redzone pressure, but I think we all expected the young team to fall short in several areas. Not to mention that this game was played without...

The Panthers are not locked into having quarterback Cam Newton be their opening day starter. In fact, it might not be remotely possible. But if it is, they certainly would welcome Newton being under center. Newton and Jimmy Clausen are getting almost all of the snaps in Panthers camp in a 50-50 split. They will consider using both Newton and Clausen in

The hour is nigh, expectations are high, and we’re ready to let the ball fly. I hope everyone has a spot picked out to watch the Panthers’ first preseason game on Saturday. I know I do. We all have expressed thoughts about what has really been going on in training camp and at Fanfest, but now the Panthers have their first opportunity to show other teams what they’...

New Orleans Saints Unsigned players: RB Ladell Betts (UFA), DE Jeff Charleston (UFA), FB Heath Evans (UFA), S Matt Giordano (UFA), RB Julius Jones (UFA), MLB Kawika Mitchell (UFA), ILB Marvin Mitchell (UFA), S Darren Sharper (UFA), OLB Anthony Waters (UFA), RB DeShawn Wynn (UFA). Key arrivals: Ex-Bears C Olin Kreutz, Aug. 5; Ex-Cardinals RFA CB Trumaine McBride, Aug. 4; Ex-Cowboys...

The results are in and it looks like the current depth chart could project the starters for the first preseason game against the New York Giants. Many had high hopes that Cam Newton might be the front runner, but it seems Rivera has someone else in mind to open. If Fanfest is any indicator of the potential for both quarterbacks, it would appear that they are “inconsistent&...

Per Joseph Person on Inside the Panthers, the first depth chart for your Carolina Panthers 2011 campaign has been released. No surprise that Cam Newton is number 2 behind Jimmy Claussen at the moment, thats how they have been practicing. I expect there to be many changes between now and the season opener. Its also no surprise to see Armanti Edwards listed among the top three receivers based...

Under Armour launched its new footwear campaign today featuring Panthers rookie quarterback Cam Newton, New England QB Tom Brady and MMA star Georges St-Pierre.

This one is scary for fans, (and I’m sure for the player too) Steve Smith was carted off the field today at Panthers training camp practice. Further information coming out details it as some sort of finger injury. Smith will have an x-ray to asses the damage. We will update this post as more details emerge. Between this and a few other injuries this week, its beginning to feel...

  Week one in the preseason is less than a week away and I can’t be more excited. This emotion is closely coupled with an extreme nervousness at hearing the news about our recently injured DT Ron Edwards. Last year’s defense did pretty well considering our offensive struggles. This year it is a different story with Chudzinski hopefully opening up the playbook a little and an...