Panthers coach Fox: Father of the Wildcat offense Nov 19, 2009
Which makes it a little strange to think that it started with Carolina Panthers coach John Fox and had early plays drawn specifically for quarterback Brett Basanez. While you wrap your mind around those two for a moment, it is worth pointing out that the scheme Dolphins offensive coordinator Dan Henning has called so successfully in Miami had its roots in Charlotte in 2006, when he was still calling plays for the Panthers. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Gross out for the season Nov 19, 2009
INDEPENDENT-ENTERPRISE. NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Full disclosure on Turners injury required by NFL Nov 19, 2009
FADING IN THE POLLS: The loss to the Carolina Panthers is hurting the Falcons in the power ranking polls. They are fading fast, losing their top 10 status across the nation. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Bills fire Dick Jauron Nov 18, 2009
Buffalo showed life with back-to-back wins against the New York Jets and Carolina Panthers but implosions against Houston and Tennessee was enough evidence for Wilson to pull the plug. The Bills are 3-6, third worst in the AFC.. (BillsReport.com)
'Old guy' Moose still dangerous for Panthers Nov 18, 2009
CHARLOTTE -- There were days recently when Carolina Panthers wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad simply felt like an old man. But Tuesday, he could smile when he said it, because the old man just made some plays. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Miami RB Brown ruled out vs. Panthers Nov 18, 2009
(Sports Network) - Miami Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown will miss Thursday's game against the Carolina Panthers due to a foot injury. Brown left this past Sunday's 25-23 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after rolling what appeared to be his right ankle late in the third quarter. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Dolphins' Brown likely to miss Panthers game Nov 17, 2009
Miami Dolphins' Ronnie Brown likely to miss game vs. Carolina Panthers - ESPN. Updated: November 16, 2009, 6:26 PM ET. (ESPN -- Football)
Carolina wings Falcons Nov 17, 2009
CHARLOTTE -- For the second straight game, the Carolina Panthers lost a key player to a season-ending injury and watched an 11-point halftime lead dwindle ... Photo Gallery (25 images) See photos from the Carolina Panthers' win over Atlanta. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Gross' injury means more action for Bernadeau Nov 17, 2009
But the reality for the Carolina Panthers quickly came to bear in the second quarter, when their offensive line changed significantly for the rest of the season. When left tackle Jordan Gross went out for the season with a broken right ankle, it caused left guard Travelle Wharton to kick out one spot and second-year backup Mackenzy Bernadeau to move into Wharton's spot, the arrangement that likely will hold up the rest of the year. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Community Captain: Colin Summers Nov 17, 2009
By Carolina PanthersPosted Nov 16, 2009. The Carolina Panthers have selected Colin Summers, a senior at Needham Broughton High School (Raleigh, NC), as a 2009 Carolina Panthers Community Captain ... The Carolina Panthers Community Captain program recognizes high school football student-athletes in North and South Carolina who excel in the classroom, in the community and on the field. (DeaconSports.com)
Goodell: Richardson helpful in CBA talks Nov 17, 2009
CHARLOTTE -- NFL commissioner Roger Goodell was in Charlotte on Monday and said he has been impressed with how active a role Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson has taken in negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement with the players union. Richardson, who underwent heart transplant surgery on Super Bowl Sunday, remains the co-chair of the league's committee that spearheads talks for a new CBA. And while his recovery from surgery has slowed the 73-year-old owner a bit, Goodell... (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Season likely over for Pro Bowl tackle Gross Nov 16, 2009
CHARLOTTE -- For eight games, the Carolina Panthers held their breath. On Sunday, they finally had to dip into their offensive line depth, and they almost certainly will have to the rest of the year. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Falcons Lose Game, Turner to Carolina Nov 16, 2009
Ryan's late interception ended the Falcons' hopes Sunday as the Carolina Panthers held on for a 28-19 win. Jake Delhomme went turnover-free for the third straight game, finding Steve Smith for two touchdowns as the Panthers (4-5) built a 21-10 halftime lead. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Panthers rising up by taking down Atlanta Nov 16, 2009
CHARLOTTE A true feel for the fleeting nature of momentum in the National Football League could be found in the postgame locker rooms of the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers Sunday afternoon at Bank of America Stadium. Atlanta was the team that opened the season with the forward lean of a team ready to make history with the franchise s first back-to-back playoff seasons. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Delhomme helps lead Panthers to victory with effective no-huddle attack Nov 16, 2009
So needing a win to save their season, the Carolina Panthers went to the air. Amazingly, it worked. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Panthers beat Falcons, lose LT Gross Nov 16, 2009
CHARLOTTE -- The Carolina Panthers finally proved they could pass for a win, but they lost their best pass protector in the process. The Panthers held on for a wild 28-19 win over Atlanta at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, pushing their record to 4-5. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Panthers keep QB Ryan under wraps this time Nov 16, 2009
CHARLOTTE -- The first time through, Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan had his way with the Carolina Panthers. This time, he looked like a young player still learning his way through the professional game. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Falcons' Ryan also struggling Nov 16, 2009
The Carolina Panthers won impressively Sunday, beating the division rival Atlanta Falcons 28-19 and pushing their 2009 record to 4-5. For the second straight game, the Carolina Panthers lost a key player to a season-ending injury and watched an 11-point halftime lead dwindle ... The rain chased the Carolina Panthers inside for another day Thursday. (News & Observer -- Sports)
An inside look at the Delhomme deal Nov 16, 2009
CHARLOTTE -- The Carolina Panthers have been assailed for signing Jake Delhomme to an offseason contract extension following his six-turnover performance in a playoff loss to Arizona, but a Charlotte Observer review of the deal shows the team kept him at a moderate price putting him in the bottom half of the NFL's starting quarterbacks ... The Carolina Panthers won impressively Sunday, beating the division rival Atlanta Falcons 28-19 and pushing their 2009 record to 4-5 ... For the second... (News & Observer -- Sports)
NFL Inactives (Sunday, November 15, 2009) Nov 16, 2009
Rams - 3rd QB Keith Null, CB Danny Gorer, LB Dominic Douglas, G Roger Allen III, T Phil Trautwein, G Richie Incognito, T Leger Douzable, WR Ruvell Martin JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS AT NEW YORK JETS, 1:00 P.M. (ET) Jaguars - S Gerald Alexander, WR Tiquan Underwood, S Courtney Greene, LB Adam Seward, DT Derek Landri, G Maurice Williams, TE Ernest Wilford, LB Greg Peterson Jets - 3rd QB Erik Ainge, QB Kevin O'Connell, CB Ahmad Carroll, RB Danny Woodhead, CB Justin Miller, G Matthew Slauson, LB Ryan... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Falcons' defense was no match for Panthers Nov 16, 2009
CHARLOTTE It didn t take the Carolina Panthers long to find the soft spot in the Falcons defense Sunday. Chuck Burton, AP Jake Delhommes two best games of the season have come against the Falcons. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Panthers use 'controlled chaos' to upset reeling Matt Ryan, Falcons Nov 16, 2009
CHARLOTTE (AP) The Carolina Panthers might have finally found a way to solve Jake Delhomme's woes: controlled chaos. A heavy dose of miscues from Matt Ryan and banged-up Atlanta didn't hurt, either. (USA Today -- Sports)
Falcons lose on the road Nov 16, 2009
They even switched up travel arrangements for Sunday's big NFC South matchup with the Carolina Panthers and took buses up I-85. But no matter what the travel mode -- bus, plane, skateboard -- the Falcons continue to misfire on the road. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Panthers cling to slim playoff hopes Nov 15, 2009
500, getting closer and closer to Atlanta, and now we're 3-5, down two games, Carolina Panthers safety Chris Harris said last week in New Orleans. Technically, right now, we're fighting for a wild-card spot. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
What the 2010 Carolina Panthers might look like Nov 15, 2009
Web search powered by YAHOO. Published: Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009 / Updated: Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009 12:37 AM. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Fumbling not as big an issue as you might think for Williams Nov 15, 2009
The Carolina Panthers running back had the signature error of last week's game at New Orleans, a late-game fumble which sealed the game for the Saints. That gave him three fumbles lost this season, triple his total from his first three years in the league. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Bushrod proving hard to crack Nov 14, 2009
Peppers, who was limited somewhat by a hand injury, had just one tackle, one quarterback hurry and no sacks during the Saints' 30-20 victory against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Six days earlier, Atlanta's Abraham had no sacks, no tackles and one quarterback hurry in a 35-27 loss to the Saints. (Nola.com -- Sports)
NorthwestFootball.net Power Rankings: Week 9 Nov 14, 2009
com: NorthwestFootball. net Power Rankings: Week 9. (SeahawksInsider.com)
Panthers forced indoors by rain Nov 14, 2009
CHARLOTTE -- The rain chased the Carolina Panthers inside for another day Thursday. After practicing Wednesday on an indoor soccer field at the Charlotte Sports Center off Harris Boulevard, the Panthers were there again Thursday preparing for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Sweet Carolina for the Cardinals in Week 8? Nov 14, 2009
The Arizona Cardinals return home this week, where they are 1-2, to face the Carolina Panthers who are 2-4 overall. The Panthers have been losing the turnover battle and have plenty of quarterback issues. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Former Fort Mill High star happy to be coming home Nov 14, 2009
The former Fort Mill High standout will be rolling home this time as a member of the Atlanta Falcons, who are coming to play the Carolina Panthers on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium. This is something I'm looking forward to, Walker said Friday afternoon. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
LIVING ON THE EDGE Nov 14, 2009
To err is human, but the Saints might have pushed the envelope in the latest chapter of their perfect season, an angst-filled 30-20 win against the vexing Carolina Panthers at the Superdome on Sunday. "I do think we can play a lot better than we played yesterday," Saints Coach Sean Payton said Monday at his weekly press conference. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Davis injury typifies Panthers' woes Nov 13, 2009
Davis slipped on the turf Sunday in the fourth quarter of the Carolina Panthers 30-20 loss at New Orleans and tore the ACL in his right knee. That s typical of the way things have gone for the Panthers this season. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Browns lose leading tackler Nov 12, 2009
Panthers promote LB Smith from practice squad: The Carolina Panthers have signed linebacker Kelvin Smith off their practice squad and placed linebacker Thomas Davis on season-ending injured reserve ... Questions abound regarding the dreary state of the Carolina Panthers' passing game ... Halfway through a Pro Bowl-caliber season, one of the Carolina Panthers' most physical and important defensive players has been felled by a noncontact injury. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Home struggles linked to turnovers Nov 12, 2009
Arizona Cardinals Larry Fitzgerald looses the ball after being hit by the Carolina Panthers during first half action Sunday, Nov.1, 2009 in Glendale. More on this topic. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Bills WR Owens misses practice due to injury Nov 12, 2009
FILE -- This is an oct. 25, 2009, file photo showing Buffalo Bills' Terrell Owens before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C. Owens has missed practice due to an injury, and his status is unclear for Buffalo's game at Tennessee on Sunday. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File). (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Running back Williams held out of practice Nov 12, 2009
CHARLOTTE -- As much as they've struggled throwing the ball lately, the Carolina Panthers could at least count on their running game. The only problem was, it was absent Wednesday when they began practice for the Atlanta Falcons. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Passing woes still a problem for Panthers Nov 12, 2009
CHARLOTTE -- When it comes to the Carolina Panthers' passing game, there's plenty of frustration to go around. The hope, however, is that they're making progress, and have pushed past last week's issues in that regard. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Passing could weaken Panthers Nov 12, 2009
CHARLOTTE -- Questions abound regarding the dreary state of the Carolina Panthers' passing game ... Questions abound regarding the dreary state of the Carolina Panthers' passing game ... Halfway through a Pro Bowl-caliber season, one of the Carolina Panthers' most physical and important defensive players has been felled by a noncontact injury. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NFC South: Saints becoming kings of the comeback Nov 11, 2009
At 5-3, the Falcons are three games back of the 8-0 Saints for the top spot and visit the 3-5 Carolina Panthers this weekend. PANTHERS: The Carolina Panthers gave it their all in a game versus the New Orleans Saints this past weekend that nobody expected them to win. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Magill: Walsh among best Nov 11, 2009
Kasay has made All-Pro several times with the Carolina Panthers. Billy Bennett led the SEC with 26 field goals in 2002 and 31 in 2003. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Panthers place Davis in IR; call up linebacker from practice squad Nov 11, 2009
CHARLOTTE -- The Carolina Panthers stayed close to home to fill their open roster spot, promoting practice squad linebacker Kelvin Smith to take the place of the injured Thomas Davis. The 25-year- old Smith was in training camp with the Panthers this summer, and has been on the practice squad since the start of the regular season. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Sure, Bobcats are bad, but it's hard to tell just how bad Nov 11, 2009
It means the Bobcats fall 31/2 games behind the Boston Celtics but lead the Carolina Panthers by half a game. Share: Text. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Panthers' Davis has torn ACL, season over Nov 10, 2009
CHARLOTTE -- The Carolina Panthers got the worst-case scenario news which they feared Monday, when tests revealed linebacker Thomas Davis suffered a torn right anterior cruciate ligament in Sundays loss at New Orleans. Davis will go on injured reserve soon, and a player will be added to the roster. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Dogs ditch Sydney for their tribal roots Nov 10, 2009
Halo, halo, halo Carolina Panthers running back Tyrell Sutton prepares to meet his maker as he is buried under the New Orleans Saints defence ... Halo, halo, halo … Carolina Panthers running back Tyrell Sutton prepares to meet his maker as he is buried under the New Orleans Saints defence. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Another blow: Panthers' Davis out for rest of the season Nov 10, 2009
CHARLOTTE -- Coming home from New Orleans with a 3-5 record instead of a signature win and somewhat of a shot at the playoffs was painful enough for the Carolina Panthers. The news they got Monday was even worse. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Smith moving past Hall incident Nov 10, 2009
"Today is Monday, and we are on to the Carolina Panthers.". However, Washington coach Jim Zorn in his news conference with the Washington media said he reviewed the sideline tape and thought it supported Hall's contentions. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Panthers pass game suffers without big plays Nov 10, 2009
CHARLOTTE -- Though it has been a sore spot all season long, Carolina Panthers coach John Fox said Monday he didn't think his passing game was a problem during the 30-20 loss at New Orleans on Sunday. Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme got through his second straight game without an interception, but there weren't many dynamic plays in that phase, at least until the desperate and too-late march downfield in the waning moments. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Panthers lose heartbreaker and maybe Davis in New Orleans Nov 9, 2009
NEW ORLEANS -- The streak is over for the Carolina Panthers. And depending on how the medical tests turn out, a lot more might be as well. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Miscues spoil Panthers RB Williams' impressive showing Nov 9, 2009
NEW ORLEANS -- Having DeAngelo Williams run wild used to mean a sure win for the Carolina Panthers. But that was before Williams had a fumbling problem. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
REVIVED RIVAL Nov 9, 2009
Watching video of the Carolina Panthers got several Saints players thinking: something didn't match. The Panthers played hard. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Panthers squander early lead, chance to build momentum with upset Nov 9, 2009
NEW ORLEANS -- For the last seven years, it was the small things that worked for the Carolina Panthers when they came to New Orleans. Sunday, they all broke wrong, and that left them with more than one big problem. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Defense can't keep pace after strong first half Nov 9, 2009
NEW ORLEANS -- For a half, or most of one, it seemed the Carolina Panthers' defense was in control of this one. But as they did two weeks ago, the New Orleans Saints proved their mettle as a comeback team, rallying to win 30-20 on Sunday in the Louisiana Superdome. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Saints finish with flourish, improve to 8-0 Nov 9, 2009
New Orleans moved to 8-0 on Sunday when Brees overcame two early turnovers to pass for 330 yards and a touchdown in a 30-20 victory over the Carolina Panthers. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Panthers defense looks to continue solid play against Saints Nov 8, 2009
But the Carolina Panthers know that unless they follow up with a win today at New Orleans, the gains of last week's road upset at Arizona won't mean nearly as much. As much as they needed that one, to dispel the ghosts of last year's playoff loss, they need to be the team to break the Saints' winning streak if they want to save the current season. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
AFC North position on the line in Bengals-Ravens battle Nov 8, 2009
(Sports Network) - Better play over their last four games has the Carolina Panthers thinking they can get back into the playoff mix. A win over the undefeated New Orleans Saints this weekend would go a long way in validating those beliefs. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Monday misery lingers Nov 8, 2009
DeAngelo Williams was dominant, Julius Peppers was spectacular, and Sherrod Martin came out of nowhere to produce two of the Carolina Panthers' six forced turnovers. The New Orleans Saints have tied their best start to a season. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Gerry Dulac's NFL Forecast: Week 9 Nov 8, 2009
Carolina Panthers (3-4) at New Orleans Saints (7-0). 4:05 p.m. If the Saints coughed up 151 rushing yards to Michael Turner Monday night, they can expect more of the same against the Panthers. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Cardinals roller coaster ride:Quest for consistency resumes Nov 8, 2009
Cards caught on roller coaster. Cards caught on roller coaster. (AZCentral -- Sports)
After slow start, Panthers defense on track Nov 8, 2009
Captain Munnerlyn, the Carolina Panthers' loquacious rookie defensive back, can't re 00004000 member who it was he was talking to last week ... DeAngelo Williams was dominant, Julius Peppers was spectacular, and Sherrod Martin came out of nowhere to produce two of the Carolina Panthers' six forced turnovers. (News & Observer -- Sports)
No 2nd-guessing for Lee (Yesterday) Nov 7, 2009
Connor, a backup with the Carolina Panthers after being picked in the third round of the '08 NFL draft, was strong against the pass at Penn State, less so against the run. Posluszny, a starter with the Buffalo Bills since being a second-round pick in '07, was better against the run than the pass. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Brees wasn't always the star QB he is today Nov 7, 2009
Carolina Panthers assistant special teams coach Jeff Rodgers was there for the beginning of Brees' career and every snap of his junior season since they were high school teammates in Texas. Rodgers, who joined the Panthers this year, was Brees' center at Westlake High in Austin, Texas, when Brees broke into the lineup by a twist of fate. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
PERFECT MATCH Nov 7, 2009
Up next for the Saints is another division matchup against the Carolina Panthers (3-4), who are coming off an impressive victory over Arizona. But with all due respect to Payton, Monday night's win was bigger than the typical weekly matchup. (Nola.com -- Sports)
SAINTS VS. PANTHERS Nov 7, 2009
Winners of three of their past four games, the Carolina Panthers are returning to their old form. At least it appeared that way in Sunday's 34-21 victory against the Arizona Cardinals when the Panthers reverted to the style of football that Coach John Fox covets: a strong, ball-controlled running game and an opportunistic defense. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Dabblin' with the defense Nov 6, 2009
But make no mistake, the Carolina Panthers are pushing buttons on defense, throwing new looks out on the field weekly. Last Sunday in Arizona, it was career special teamer Dante Wesley playing a new role on defense. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
