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From the Panthers’ first-place streak to Frank Reich’s thing with the long QBs: we learned 7 things

March 20, 2023 mohmad free

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — While standing behind the stage at Bank of America Stadium, Panthers general manager Scott Ferrer kicked off his press conference Monday by telling reporters, “A lot has happened since the combine.” This is to put it mildly. In the 12 days since Fetterer and head coach Frank Reich addressed the media in Indianapolis, the Panthers have traded the first pick, sent their offensive MVP to Chicago as part of the deal, agreed to a restructured contract with defense chief Chuck Thompson and signed six players including the…

Could Florida QB Anthony Richardson become the Panthers’ next Cam Newton?

March 3, 2023 mohmad free

INDIANAPOLIS — Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson stepped onto the riser Friday morning wearing the same combined number — 11 — that Cam Newton was assigned here twelve years ago. It emerged as an even more remarkable coincidence a few minutes later when Richardson mentioned that Newton, the Panthers’ former league MVP, was one of the quarterbacks he admired as a kid in Gainesville, Florida. “Growing up he was always Cam Newton to me. And then when I got to high school, I saw just how dynamic Lamar was, I tried…

Former Panthers owner Jerry Richardson has died at the age of 86

March 2, 2023 mohmad free

Former Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson passed away Wednesday night, the Carolina Panthers announced. He was 86 years old. Richardson acquired the Panthers in 1993 before they joined the NFL as an expansion team in 1995, and he served as owner until 2018. He sold the team after an NFL investigation found Richardson guilty of sexual and racial misconduct—charges She was It was first published by Sports Illustrated near the end of the 2017 season. David Tepper bought the Panthers from Richardson in 2018 for $2.275 billion. The Panthers made…

Panthers’ Thomas Brown and Doss Staley bring RB links, “juice” to Frank Reich’s staff

February 23, 2023 mohmad free

CHARLOTTE, NC — The Panthers’ “Meet the Coaches” media campaign concluded Thursday with press conferences by offensive coordinator Thomas Brown and assistant head coach/linebackers coach Duce Staley. Brown and Staley were both SEC and NFL running backs before transitioning into coaching. And neither of them seemed to have lost their bulldog mentality. At various times during the 22-minute question-and-answer sessions, they spoke with passion—if it had been the Panthers players sitting across from them and not the reporters—that would likely elicit loud, enthusiastic responses. this is important. Go deeper Frank…

2023 NFL Pro Bowl Games: The AFC headlines Derek Carr’s stellar performance on Thursday

February 3, 2023 mohmad free

The AFC went 9-3 going into the 2023 NFL Pro Bowl games after winning the accurate passes, lightning strike and longest drive events. Here’s what you need to know: The NFC earned three points by winning the Shuffle event. Derek Carr has performed in the accuracy passing competition, leading all QBs with 31 points. The Pro Bowl will continue Sunday with five other events and flag football. The AFC takes the lead in #ProBowlGames! Contests continue Sunday at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN/ABC! pic.twitter.com/cWDCi0H2qu – NFL February 3, 2023 the…

Panthers coach hunt: Sean Payton interview pending, what a deal might look like

January 21, 2023 mohmad free

The Panthers have halted the search for their head coach after Charlotte forward Anton Walks died Thursday in a boating accident Wednesday in Miami. Panthers owner David Tepper, who also owns the Charlotte club, his wife and other members of the search committee returned to Charlotte from New York, where they were scheduled to meet former Saints coach Sean Payton on Friday. Tepper Join the Charlotte FC players at Bank of America Stadium Thursday evening at a vigil for Walkes, who was then 25. Payton’s interview was tentatively set for…

NFL playoffs pick against the spread: Vic Tavor predictions

January 20, 2023 mohmad free

Let’s not break our arms and pat ourselves on the back. Yes, 4-2 was nice. But we needed to go undefeated in the playoffs to make up for the regular season. Betting lines are especially difficult this week. We think the number of Eagles – favored by the 7.5 – is pretty low. The Eagles were 8-5 against the spread despite being an all-week favorite before Jalen Hurts was injured. Then they lost their last four ATS games, with Hurts getting the kinks at the end. They play their home…

NFL Announces 5 Teams That Will Play Games In Europe Next Season: Who Makes The Trip?

January 19, 2023 mohmad free

The American Football League will return to the UK and Germany next season, as well announced the league Thursday the five teams designed to play internationally. The competitors facing each team at the European Games will be announced when the full NFL schedule is released later this year. Here’s what you need to know: The Bills and Titans will play at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The Jaguars will return to Wembley Stadium to play in London for the tenth time in franchise history. The Chiefs and Patriots will both…

Sean Payton says hiring away from Saints could cost new team mid-to-late first round

January 16, 2023 mohmad free

Sean Payton thinks it will likely take a mid-to-late first round pick for a team to acquire from the Saints, he said on “The Herd with Colin Coward” Monday. Here’s what you need to know: Payton, 59, is a candidate for multiple off-season coaching roles and could start interviewing on Tuesday. He stepped down as New Orleans coach after last season but remains under contract through the 2024 season, so the team will have to make a deal to sign him. Payton told Cowherd that he interviewed the Texans, Broncos…

What we know about the Panthers coaching search, QB placement and draft strategy

January 10, 2023 mohmad free

A lot of Panthers — players, interim coach, and general manager — said a lot of things on Monday at Bank of America Stadium. There were injury updates, farewell hugs, ratings for a long, grueling season — GM Scott Vetterer’s words — and a look at what’s to come in 2023. We’ll get to all of that. But let’s start with a joke from interim coach Steve Wilkes, who had a rare and hilarious moment the day before he was scheduled to meet with owner David Tepper for a full-time…