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  1. Sir Purr

    How to watch, listen and follow: Carolina vs. Jacksonville

    On The Call: Mick Mixon, Jake Delhomme, Jim Szoke, Caroline Cann The Panthers Radio Network features eight hours of game day coverage, beginning three hours before the game and concluding with two hours of wrap up reaction and analysis after the game. SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow the Panthers for...
  2. Sir Purr

    Week 5 Thursday Injury Report: Defense still banged up

    CHARLOTTE - Carolina continued to have a number of starters miss practice on Thursday as Sunday's game moves closer. Both edge rusher Brian Burns (wrist) and safety Eric Reid (ankle) were held out of practice for the second straight day. Cornerback Donte Jackson (groin), tackle Greg Little...
  3. Sir Purr

    Uncertainty along O-line could lead to Dennis Daley’s first start

    Prior to Little’s injury, left tackle Daryl Williams had transitioned across the line to right guard. Daley, who has taken reps at both guard and tackle, could either directly replace Little at left tackle, or fill in at right guard should Williams return to the left tackle spot. Regardless of...
  4. Sir Purr

    Leonard Fournette vs. Christian McCaffrey: Top backs from 2017 class set to square off

    THE NEXT… Herschel Walker? Earl Campbell? Marshall Faulk? Bo? That was the text that accompanied the Sports Illustrated cover featuring Fournette in September of 2015. The LSU star was considered a sensation before he ever stepped foot on campus thanks to a high school career where looked...
  5. Sir Purr

    Behind a ferocious pass rush and Perry Fewell's guidance, Panthers' pass defense leads the league

    But Fewell will be the first to tell you the success Carolina is having defending the pass has A LOT to do with what’s happening at the line of scrimmage. “Well, I like that defensive line. I give them all the credit,” Fewell said with a hearty laugh. “It’s not a 7-on-7 contest with those guys...
  6. Sir Purr

    Christian McCaffrey named NFC Offensive Player of the Month

    CHARLOTTE - Christian McCaffrey has been named NFC Offensive Player of the Month for September. McCaffrey put together one of the best Septembers in franchise history as he amassed a league-best 411 rushing yards to go with 218 receiving yards on 25 receptions and four total touchdowns. He...
  7. Sir Purr

    Brian Burns has made a habit of harassing punters and kickers

    “He’s so athletic. He can create surge with athleticism and bend,” then FSU head coach Jimbo Fisher said of Burns. “He’s extremely athletic, now. And he’s long.” Fisher and his staff knew they had something special in Burns, and coaches are often reluctant to put star players on special teams...
  8. Sir Purr

    Opposing View: Jaguars coach Doug Marrone transcript

    What have you seen from Kyle Allen in this offense? “I think Coach (John) Matsko with the O-line is doing a good job up front. Obviously, (TE) Greg Olsen is an outstanding player, and has been for a long time. Two receivers are really good after the catch, really good intermediate, really good...
  9. Sir Purr

    Kyle Allen and Gardner Minshew share more than just the spotlight

    Around the league, an influx of backup quarterbacks have been forced under center, and like Allen and Minshew, many of those are young. But unlike a number of those quarterbacks, neither Allen nor Minshew were particularly heralded newcomers. Allen, who’s been cut nearly as many times as he’s...
  10. Sir Purr

    Panthers and Jaguars have a long shared history

    In 2011, the Jaguars came to Charlotte on a cloudy afternoon with the Panthers still looking for the first win of the season and first wins for rookie quarterback Cam Newton and first-year head coach Ron Rivera. What ensued was a meteorological anomaly. The skies opened up in the second...
  11. Sir Purr

    Stats You Need To Know: Panthers vs. Jaguars

    Next Gen Stat of the Week Jarius Wright recorded five catches on six targets for 59 yards at Houston. Two of his five converted third downs in spectacular fashion. Wright led the team with an average separation of 4.55 yards at time of reception, up from the league average of 2.83 separation...
  12. Sir Purr

    Week 5 Wednesday Injury Report: Greg Little back in concussion protocol

    CHARLOTTE - The Panthers' injury report to start Week 5 is a lengthy one. Head coach Ron Rivera said rookie offensive tackle Greg Little is in the concussion protocol. Little was in the concussion protocol earlier this season after suffering a concussion in the third preseason game at New...
  13. Sir Purr

    Chris Hogan placed on injured reserve

    CHARLOTTE -- The Panthers have placed wide receiver Chris Hogan on injured reserve with a left knee injury which he suffered in the Week 4 win at Houston. “Chris will undergo an arthroscopic procedure and will be placed on injured reserve,” general manager Marty Hurney said. “He will be a...
  14. Sir Purr

    Gerald McCoy on losing Kawann Short for the year: No replacing a guy like that

    “I think Gerald McCoy has done a nice job,” head coach Ron Rivera said. “He’s responded very well in the last two games. You can see his veteran leadership step up, and that’s one of the fortunate things about having a guy like that in the locker room. He steps up into that role and he’s done a...
  15. Sir Purr

    Brian Burns named PFF Defensive Rookie of the Month

    Panthers rookie edge rusher Brian Burns was named the Pro Football Focus Defensive Rookie of the Month for September. Burns was given a grade of 78.4, first among the 33 rookies with at least 100 defensive snaps. He ranks second among qualifying first-year players in pass-rush win percentage...
  16. Sir Purr

    Joey Slye named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week

    CHARLOTTE – Kicker Joey Slye has been named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week after going 3-for-3 in Carolina’s 16-10 win over the Texans. Slye, an undrafted rookie from Virginia Tech, converted attempts of 48, 55 (career-long) and 26 yards in the victory. “You have confidence the dude...
  17. Sir Purr

    Panthers in the power rankings after Week 4

    NBC Sports Panthers rank: 23rd (12th in NFC) NFC South: Saints 4th, Buccaneers 19th, Falcons 25th Beyond the numbers: Peter King of Pro Football Talk bumped the Panthers up one spot this week, saying it's unfair to place too much weight on Newton's early season performance. King says it's...
  18. Sir Purr

    Kawann Short placed on injured reserve

    CHARLOTTE – Defensive lineman Kawann Short, who suffered a partially torn rotator cuff in Week 2 against Tampa Bay, has been placed on injured reserve after missing the last two games. “KK has done everything he could possibly do to try to play these past two games,” general manager Marty...
  19. Sir Purr

    My View: The Reid Reunion

    [unable to retrieve full-text content]Brothers Eric and Justin Reid shared a football field for the first time Sunday in Houston. Team photographer Brandon Todd documented the special day.
  20. Sir Purr

    Panthers director of player wellness honored by Oprah Winfrey at UNCF luncheon in Charlotte

    CHARLOTTE -- Tish Guerin, the Panthers' first director of player wellness, was one of four honorees at the UNCF (United Negro College Fund) luncheon at the Westin in Uptown Charlotte this past Saturday. Guerin received the distinguished "Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Award," which is given to...
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