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  1. Sir Purr

    Panthers launch podcast network with full lineup of shows for 2019

    The Panthers are taking their podcasting operation to a whole new level in 2019. The team is launching a revamped podcast network that, all told, will feature a dozen shows. Fans can access the shows on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play and the Panthers official website and mobile app...
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    After a long year, Ross Cockrell is back and learning something new

    The safety position is also more involved in run defense, a new wrinkle for the 6-foot, 190-pound Cockrell. “At safety, you’re involved in the run, a lot more than when you’re at corner,” Cockrell said. “You actually have gap responsibilities. Fill pulling guards. Fill on fullbacks and stuff...
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    Luke Kuechly ranked 24th in 2019 NFL Top 100

    When it comes to Luke Kuechly and the NFL Top 100, it's not a matter of if, but when. This year, the star linebacker comes in at No. 24, which seems a little early for the perennial All-Pro if we're being honest. Kuechly had been in the top 20 of the annual NFL Network ranking each of the last...
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    Rookie Diaries: Dennis Daley Q&A

    Could you imagine being in this position when you were starting off at Georgia Military College? Or at South Carolina? Looking back, when I was a Blazer, I never pictured being in this position. I played football for fun in high school. I was pretty much told to play it because I was too big...
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    Our picks for the Silver Season team's defense and special teams

    Linebacker (3) Jon Beason | Thomas Davis | Kevin Greene | Luke Kuechly | Lamar Lathon | Sam Mills | Dan Morgan | Will Witherspoon Will's picks (Davis, Kuechly, Beason): Davis and Kuechly are Carolina's top two all-time tacklers. But the Beason pick is an emotional one. Like Morgan, his...
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    Bruce Irvin getting Seattle vibes in Carolina

    “We can get after the quarterback. When you bring it all together and everyone plays for one another, it becomes a scary group,” Irvin said. “We got a bunch of guys who have done great things in this league. A lot of knowledge. It’s a great scheme. I have a voice as one of the older guys...
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    Panthers staff bringing innovations to training camp

    In the past, Kenn had the team split into pods that did different exercises at different paces, some of which were ground-based mobility and traditional static stretching poses. As time went on, the routine became too loose. “Watching it, it just didn’t look exactly right,” Kenn said. “It...
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    2019 Training Camp Observations: A lot of red zone work

    --Will Grier seems to be getting into a bit of a groove. The rookie quarterback hooked up with tight end Ian Thomas on a beautiful corner route to the pylon. And Turner was very happy to see Grier make the smart play and fire a quick pass to rookie running back Jordan Scarlett for a touchdown...
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    Using boxing gloves on the running backs? Coach Jake Peetz explains why

    SPARTANBURG – When Elijah Holyfield first saw the boxing gloves and first-year running backs coach Jake Peetz said he might need some help getting them on, the son of the former heavyweight champion of the world couldn’t help but be a little amused. “I just laughed at him,” Holyfield said...
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    Norv Turner: Cam is using weapons around him, but he's still Cam

    "Are you believing that? Wait 'til the first game. It's great that he says it, but wait 'til it's third and goal from the four and he takes off and dives over about five guys." Turner has always had a healthy respect for utilizing all of the unique talents of Newton, especially his ability to...
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    Training Camp live practice updates: Monday, July 29

    [unable to retrieve full-text content]Get all the latest news from practice in real time from the Panthers reporters.
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    Training Camp live practice updates: Sunday, July 28

    First little scuffle of #Panthers camp and Newton doesn’t let me moment pass without an appropriate soundtrack.. he starts yelling, “Let the bodies hit the floor, let the bodies hit the floor” Ps. It was truely a “little” scuffle. I personally loveeeee seeing the emotion — Caroline Cann...
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    Taylor Moton has found a home at right tackle

    But here’s another thing typical of most offensive linemen – they like to have a home. And after a couple years of switching back and forth from right and left tackle, Moton has set up shop on the right side of the line next to Pro Bowl right guard Trai Turner. “I think for anyone it’s more...
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    2019 Training Camp Observations: Curtis Samuel shines again

    –Center Matt Paradis and offensive lineman Daryl Williams each practiced after sitting out Saturday. They’re still being held out of 1-on-1 blocking sessions, but they each participated in team drills. –Wide receiver Chris Hogan left early for undisclosed reasons. Defensive tackle Kyle Love...
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    Jarius Wright Training Camp Q&A

    How did it impact his velocity? I wish I could tell you but I’m not in his head. So, I can’t exactly tell you. I mean, if you ask me, he’s throwing with some velocity. His fundamentals. I’m not a quarterback coach. This is all my opinion. Let me throw that out there too. But if you ask me...
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    Christian McCaffrey ranked 42nd in 2019 NFL Top 100

    Christian McCaffrey was a beast in 2018, and his peers took notice. The Panthers running back checks in at No. 42 on the NFL Network Top 100 of 2019. Cam Newton (No. 87) and Gerald McCoy (No. 75) are the other Panthers to crack the list so far. McCaffrey put together the greatest season by a...
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    Some of the best fan moments from the start of Training Camp

    [unable to retrieve full-text content]From birthday shoutouts to a visit from the owner, it's been a fun start to camp.
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    Rookie Diaries: Terry Godwin trying to take advantage of connection with Cam Newton

    After Saturday’s training camp practice, he spent time talking with assistant wide receivers coach Jerricho Cotchery. Then Godwin went on an adjacent field to catch punts with special teams coordinator Chase Blackburn. “It’s always good to get instruction from everyone,” Godwin said afterward...
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    2019 Training Camp Observations: Day Three

    “Practicing with the first team is just awesome, getting a feel for the speed of the game and seeing really how fast that is,” Grier said. “They’re special players and it’s good for me to learn. I have a long way to go, and those reps are great reps for me against guys that are vetted in the...
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    Leader of the secondary Eric Reid benefiting from first Panthers camp

    “Last year I came in on the bye week and had to learn the playbook in a week.” Reid was literally thrown into the mix. Now he’s had time to fully integrate, and it shows. He appears more at ease with his teammates and coaches. And now that he’s got a firm grasp of the defense and his role in...
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