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The Carolina Panthers had one outstanding pick last April in the NFL Draft
The Panthers drafted one outstanding player and seven guys that didn’t do much at all in 2011. Here is a look at the rookie’s performance in 2011:
22-year old Cam Newton was outstanding as a rookie in 2011. He was the first overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. Newton played in all 16 games and he completed 310 of 517 passes (60%) for 4,051 yards with 21 TD passes...
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January 10, 2012
Cam Newton turned in an awesome rookie season for the Carolina Panthers
22-year old QB Cam Newton proved all of his naysayers wrong in his rookie year for the Panthers. True, they were only 6-10 (37.5%) on the season….but it wasn’t Cam Newton and the offense’s fault. Newton played in 16 games (all starts) for the Panthers in 2011 and he completed 310 of 517 passes (60%) for 4,051 yards with 21 TD passes and 17 INTs (84.5 QB Rating...
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January 06, 2012
New Orleans Saints 45, Carolina Panthers 17
The Saints kept their starters in for most of the game yesterday as the Panthers never had much of a chance. Cam Newton completed 15 of 25 passes (60%) for 158 yards with 1 TD pass and 1 INT. He also carried the ball 6 times for 32 yards (5.3 ypc) in this game. Jonathan Stewart led the way on the ground for the Panthers in this game with 79 yards rushing on 9 carries (8.8 ypc...
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January 02, 2012
The Carolina Panthers are sending two players to the Pro Bowl
The Carolina Panthers will be sending two players to the Pro Bowl. 32-year old WR Steve Smith is having a monster year for the Panthers. He has played in 15 games for the Panthers so far this year and he has caught 73 passes for 1,308 yards (17.9 avg) with 6 TD grabs. Smith has also carried the ball 5 times for 55 yards (11.0 ypc). 26-year old center Ryan Kalil has been elected...
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December 28, 2011
The Carolina Panthers place WR Legedu Naanee on I.R.
The Panthers have lost 28-year old WR Legedu Naanee for the rest of the season due to a broken foot. Naanee played in 15 games for the Panthers this year and he caught 44 passes for 467 yards (10.6 avg) with 1 TD grab. He has now played in 69 games in his first five years in the NFL and he has caught 107 passes for 1,213 yards (11.3 avg) with 4 TD grabs. Brandon LaFell will...
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December 27, 2011
The Carolina Panthers lose CB Captain Munnerlyn for the rest of the year
The Panthers have placed 23-year old cornerback Captain Munnerlyn on the Injured Reserve List, ending his season due to a hamstring injury. Munnerlyn played in 14 games for the Panthers last year and he had 58 tackles, 2 sacks, 5 passes defensed, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery and 1 tackle for a loss. Munnerlyn has now played in 45 games in his first three years with the...
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December 23, 2011
Carolina Panthers (5-9) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-10)
The Panthers are rolling now as they have won three of their last four games. Just three weeks ago, they thumped the Buccaneers 38-19 at Tampa. The Buccaneers have lost 8 games in a row and they have not played a close game in the last 3 weeks. Here is a look at the matchups in this game:
When the Panthers have the ball: The Panthers are going to likely run a balanced offense...
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December 23, 2011
Carolina Panthers 28, Houston Texans 13
The Panthers jumped out to a 21-o lead at the half, before cruising to a rather easy road win today. Cam Newton completed 13 of 23 passes for 149 yards with 2 TD passes and 0 INTs. He also carried the ball 7 times for 55 yards (7.9 ypc) in this game. Armanti Edwards completed his only pass attempt today and it was good for 11 yards. DeAngelo Williams led the way for the Panthers...
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December 18, 2011
Carolina Panthers (4-9) vs. Houston Texans (10-3)
The Panthers are playing well lately as they have won two of their last three games. The Texans are red hot right now as they have won seven games in a row. Here is a look at the matchups in this game:
When the Panthers have the ball: For some reason, the Panthers would rather throw the ball than give it to their best players on the ground. The Panthers should run the ball...
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December 15, 2011
Atlanta Falcons 31, Carolina Panthers 23
The Carolina Panthers had a 23-7 lead at the half, but they got scalded by the Falcons in the second half….costing them this game. Cam Newton completed 19 of 39 passes for 276 yards with 2 TD passes and 2 INTs. He also carried the ball 7 times for 36 yards (5.1 ypc) in this game. DeAngelo Williams led the way on the ground for the Panthers in this game with 7 carries for...
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December 12, 2011
Carolina Panthers (4-8) vs. Atlanta Falcons (7-5)
The Panthers have played really well the last two weeks, getting wins over the Colts and Buccaneers on the road. The Falcons are coming off a tough loss last weekend in Houston, 17-10, which made this a very huge game for them. The Falcons beat the Panthers earlier this year 31-17 in Atlanta. Here is a look at the matchups in this game:
When the Panthers have the ball: The...
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December 07, 2011
The Carolina Panthers need LB Dan Connor to start making some plays
26-year old Dan Connor has not been much of a playmaker for the Panthers this year. He has played in 11 games for the Panthers so far this year and he has 56 tackles and 2 tackles for a loss. Connor has now played in 38 games in his first four years in the NFL and he has 137 tackles, 1 sack, 9 tackles for a loss, 1 fumble recovery and 1 pass defensed. Connor needs to get more...
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December 07, 2011
The Carolina Panthers sign two DTs
The Panthers have signed 25-year old DT Ogemdi Nwagbuo and 26-year old DT Jerry Shirley (off their practice squad). Nwagbuo played in 4 games for the Chargers earlier this year and he had 3 tackles and 1 tackle for a loss. He has now played in 31 games in his first three years in the NFL and he has 41 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 4 tackles for a loss, 1 fumble recovery and 2 passes defensed...
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December 07, 2011
The Carolina Panthers lose two rookie DTs for the season
The Panthers have lost rookie DTs Sione Fua (hamstring) and Terrell McClain (knee) for the rest of the season. Fua played in 12 games for the Panthers this year and he had 9 tackles. McClain played in 12 games for the Panthers this year and he had 19 tackles, 1 tackle for a loss, 1 fumble recovery and 1 sack. The Panthers took Fua & McClain in the 3rd round of the 2011...
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December 07, 2011
Greg Hardy is turning in a decent season for the Carolina Panthers
23-year old DE Greg Hardy has been solid for the Panthers so far this year. He has played in 12 games for the Panthers so far this year and he has 39 tackles, 3 sacks, 2 tackles for a loss, 1 forced fumble and 10 passes defensed. Hardy has now played in 27 games in his first two years with the Panthers and he has 69 tackles, 6 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, 11 passes defensed and 6...
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December 05, 2011
Carolina Panthers (3-8) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-7)
The Panthers broke a three game losing streak last weekend when the won on the road, 27-19 against the Colts. The Buccaneers have lost five games in a row, as they have been pretty lousy. Here is a look at the matchups of what could be a very high scoring game this Sunday:
When the Panthers have the ball: The Panthers are starting to be more balanced offensively as of late...
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December 02, 2011
The Carolina Panthers aren’t using their outstanding RBs enough this year
The Carolina Panthers have two excellent RBs in 28-year old DeAngelo Williams and 24-year old Jonathan Stewart, but they don’t run the ball enough for those guys to make a huge impact. DeAngelo Williams has played in 11 games so far this year for the Panthers and he has carried the ball 108 times for 540 yards (5.0 ypc) with 3 TD runs. He has also caught 11 passes for 93...
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November 29, 2011
Carolina Panthers 27, Indianpolis Colts 19
The Panthers had to work hard for this win as the Colts came to play today. Cam Newton was efficient in this game as he completed 20 of 27 passes for 208 yards without a TD pass or INT. He also carried the ball 9 times for 53 yards (5.9 ypc) with 1 TD run today. Jonathan Stewart led the way on the ground for the Panthers in this game with 70 yards rushing on 10 carries (7.0...
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November 27, 2011
The Carolina Panthers release fullback Jerome Felton
The Panthers have released 25-year old FB Jerome Felton. Felton played in 9 games for the Panthers this year in which he carried the ball 3 times for 10 yards (3.3 ypc) and he also caught 2 passes for 24 yards (12.0 avg). He has now played in 51 games in his first four years in the NFL and he has carried the ball 42 times for 136 yards (3.2 ypc). Felton has also caught 32 passes...
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November 26, 2011
Carolina Panthers (2-8) vs. Indianapolis Colts (0-10)
The Panthers have lost three games in a row, but this is a chance to get back on the right track against the Colts. Still, the Panthers are 0-4 on the road this year, so you never know. The Colts played decent in their first three home games this year, but they have lost their last two by a combined score of 48-10. Here is a look at the matchups in this game:
When the Panthers...
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November 25, 2011
The Carolina Panthers have waived safety Jermale Hines
The Panthers have released 24-year old, rookie safety Jermale Hines. Hines played in 5 games for the Panthers this year and he had 3 tackles. Hines was a fifth round pick of the Rams last April, but he didn’t get into any games for them. The Panthers shouldn’t miss Hines too much going forward.
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November 17, 2011
Tennessee Titans 30, Carolina Panthers 3
The Titans jumped on the Panthers early in this game and they never looked back. Marc Mariani returned a punt 79 yards for a TD early in the game for the Titans and they never looked back. Cam Newton completed 23 of 40 passes for 212 yards with 0 TD passes and 1 INT. He also carried the ball 7 times for 55 yards (7.9 ypc) in this game. DeAngelo Williams had another so-so...
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November 14, 2011
The Carolina Panthers need Ron Rivera to coach up the defense
49-year old head coach Ron Rivera came to Carolina with the reputation of being a really good defensive coach. You wouldn’t know that from watching the high flying Panthers. The Panthers are averaging 415.1 yards offensive so far this year, but the defense has been letting them down in games. The Panthers are giving up 133.3 yards rushing (4.6 ypc) and 225.5 yards passing...
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November 09, 2011
The Carolina Panthers place LB Thomas Williams on I.R.
The Panthers have placed 26-year old LB Thomas Williams on the Injured Reserve List due to a neck injury. Williams played in 7 games for the Panthers this year and he had 13 tackles, 1 tackle for a loss and 2 passes defensed. He has now played in 15 games in his first three years in the NFL and he has 14 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, 2 passes defensed and 1 tackle for a loss. ...
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November 09, 2011
The Carolina Panthers need more juice out of the return game
The Panthers aren’t getting much production out of the return game this year. RB Mike Goodson (11 returns, 250 yards, 22.7 avg) and rookie WR Kealoha Pilares (10 returns, 200 yards, 20.0 avg) are the guys who have done most of the work on the kickoffs, but they need to do better. Jordan Pugh (2 returns, 51 yards) and Armanti Edwards (1 return for 4 yards) have also got...
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November 02, 2011
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