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  1. Sir Purr

    Cam Newton and several other starters won't play against Buffalo

    CHARLOTTE -- Quarterback Cam Newton and several other Panthers starters will not play against the Bills in the second week of the preseason. None of the starters on either side of the ball played in the preseason opener at Chicago. The Panthers are clearly exercising caution with their key...
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    Rapid Reactions: Tough night for backup quarterbacks against Bills

    The Big Headline Carolina's passing game struggled mightily in the first half against Buffalo. Quarterback Kyle Allen started the game and couldn't get it rolling, finishing 4-of-11 for 32 yards in his three series of work. Then rookie quarterback Will Grier stepped in and had his own share...
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    Jordan Scarlett gets his first taste of NFL action

    He’s not the only young back with that attribute. Undrafted rookie Elijah Holyfield is another battering ram. He scored two touchdowns against the Bears while Scarlett was watching from home. “Seeing him score made me happy for him and made me want to respond back with a touchdown as well,”...
  4. Sir Purr

    What to make of Carolina's preseason loss to Buffalo

    CHARLOTTE – When a team loses a game like the Panthers did Friday night against the Bills, there are two general responses from fans and observers. Overreacting or dismissing it entirely because it’s the preseason and quarterback Cam Newton, running back Christian McCaffrey, tight end Greg...
  5. Sir Purr

    Kyle Allen, Will Grier fail to separate themselves in backup quarterback race

    When asked what he would have liked to have seen the two do better, head coach Ron Rivera replied: “Not throw the ball high.” Which certainly happened too often. But Allen was actually short on his first opportunity to make a play, bouncing a ball to a wide-open Curtis Samuel on Carolina’s...
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    Grill Bill: Most under-the-radar training camp standout?

    @Rdub24 _How is Chris Hogan doing in the offense? Haven’t heard anything about him all camp. But isn’t that what Hogan does? He’s not a guy you’ll hear a lot about because that’s not his role. He was solid and dependable at camp. Which leads to …...
  7. Sir Purr

    Panthers to watch in the second preseason game versus Buffalo

    EDGE Marquis Haynes and DE Efe Obada Haynes stood out against the Bears with two sacks in the second half. He showed his speed of the edge and also used a killer inside move to get to the quarterback. Haynes has clearly made some strides with his pass-rush technique. Obada, who as you all know...
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    How to watch, listen and follow: Carolina vs. Buffalo in Preseason Week 2

    PANTHER ON MINT RETURNS: Panthers on Mint, presented by Lowe's, has returned for all home games this season. The free event, held on Mint St. between Stonewall St. and Morehead St., will take place just outside Bank of America Stadium’s Lowe’s Gate. Opening at 4 PM, Panthers on Mint will feature...
  9. Sir Purr

    Football 101 tickets now on sale

    Enjoy an evening of football and fun at Football 101 presented by Belk on Tuesday, October 1 from 4-9 p.m. at Bank of America Stadium. Cost of the program is $100 per ticket or $1,000 for a reserved table of 10. Those wishing to attend can now purchase tickets online while they last. Upon...
  10. Sir Purr

    Chris Manhertz ready to contribute in the passing game?

    He had been Manhertz for most of his first 35 games with Carolina after signing with the Panthers midway through the 2016 season. He had only made four catches for 29 yards, prior to the 50-yard touchdown catch, used mostly as a blocking tight end. But this week, Manhertz has come alive in the...
  11. Sir Purr

    McCoy & Short: The new dynamic duo

    Being the new guy can be lonely, even for a popular NFL star like Gerald McCoy. The six-time Pro Bowler came to Carolina after nine seasons with Tampa Bay, and let's be honest, no matter who you are, it’s hard to start over in a different place. "I’ve got a wife and five children, and after...
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    Panthers on Mint, presented by Lowe's, returns in 2019

    Panthers on Mint, presented by Lowe’s, is back! The Carolina Panthers’ pregame street festival will return for the 2019 home games beginning with this Friday’s contest against the Buffalo Bills. The free event, held on Mint St. between Stonewall St. and Morehead St., will take place just...
  13. Sir Purr

    The big takeaways from the Panthers' 2019 training camp

    Cam Newton looks ready to roll That’s the major headline, obviously. His training camp performance was extremely encouraging. If Cam Newton is able to play without that shoulder causing any limitation, this team is built to contend. Bottom line. So do Cam’s young wide receivers Curtis...
  14. Sir Purr

    Jake Delhomme, Jordan Gross join Panthers radio broadcast team

    They were great on the field. Now they'll be entertaining us in the booth. Hall of Honor inductees Jake Delhomme and Jordan Gross will join the Panthers radio team for the 2019 regular season as color commentators. Delhomme, Carolina's charismatic quarterback from 2003-09, will work as an...
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    Bills-Panthers live practice updates: Wednesday, August 14

    As expected, most players said Samuel was their camp standout. One guy spoke right to the heart of #PanthersTwitter “Curtis - he’s not just a gadget guy, not just a guy for reverses," CB Javien Elliott said. "He’s running great routes & taking the top off the defense.” — Max Henson...
  16. Sir Purr

    Twitter Waterboy gets his wish at Panthers training camp

    "I was psyched," Borden said. "It really hit me when @nfldraftscout retweeted it, I saw how many followers he had and I saw change the rate of how many retweets I was getting and I couldn’t believe it." A deal is a deal. So on Wednesday, the final day of training camp, Borden was invited to be...
  17. Sir Purr

    Panthers wrap productive 2019 training camp

    The two practices with Buffalo helped the Panthers focus their efforts in a time where energy and intensity typically wains at the end of camp. "You get some different looks with different personnel," tight end Greg Olsen said. "You adjust on the fly. You’re seeing a lot of things that you’re...
  18. Sir Purr

    2019 Training Camp Observations: Panthers-Bills Wednesday Joint Practice

    SPARTANBURG – That's how you end training camp with a bang. The final days of practice are typically lower on the energy and enthusiasm scale. But not this year with the Bills in town for two joint practices to wrap camp. The intensity was high -- but not too high -- Wednesday. Coaches and...
  19. Sir Purr

    How to secure your mobile tickets for Panthers home games

    Here are a couple of important reminders for fans using mobile ticketing for the first time: Download or upgrade to the latest version of the Panthers app The new mobile ticketing software requires an updated version of the Panthers app. Make sure to upgrade to the newest version from the...
  20. Sir Purr

    Bills-Panthers live practice updates: Tuesday, August 13

    McDermott said he caught up with Kuechly when he got to town yesterday. “He hasn’t changed at all, which is great,” the Bills coach said. “That same humble spirit with all the success he’s had.” Luke LOVED playing for Sean. — Max Henson (@PanthersMax) August 13, 2019
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