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  1. Sir Purr

    How are the Panthers rated in Madden NFL 20?

    The complete player ratings for Madden NFL 20 have been released, which means it’s time for players and fans alike to argue about why certain ratings should be higher. We’ve combed through the ratings to provide a snapshot of the Panthers roster after examining some of the noteworthy...
  2. Sir Purr

    25 Seasons of Panthers Football: Rosario's buzzer beater in 2008

    Delhomme felt good physically prior to the game. "I needed that surgery so bad, because for a year and a half I had pain that really bothered me in the elbow. So I knew something was wrong," Delhomme said. "For me to have the surgery was a relief, more than anything else, because I didn't have...
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    25 Seasons of Panthers Football: Age is but a number for Testaverde in 2007

    The remarkable story began, ironically, a week earlier with a call to Testaverde not from Carolina but from Arizona. After being released by the New England Patriots a month earlier, Testaverde returned to Long Island and settled into his new role as stay-at-home father to his three children...
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    Fan Fest tickets on sale now

    It's time to get your tickets for Fan Fest! The annual event, presented by Daimler, will feature an opportunity for fans to see players up close at practice and watch a spectacular fireworks and laser show extravaganza. Fans can win Panthers giveaways, enter-to-win prizes, and see performances...
  5. Sir Purr

    Summer Scouting: NFC South wide receivers and tight ends

    ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Finally, here are some superlatives for the NFC South pass catchers: BEST NEWCOMER: The division didn't have a collective need for receiving talent this offseason, so the best newcomer might be in Carolina with...
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    Bring It Back: Steve Smith, Sr., the NFL Network analyst and mentor

    The days are long and filled with things like photo shoots, fan meet-and-greets, interviews, and maybe most importantly, the opportunity to sit down with former players to talk about the reality of life in the NFL. With Smith being a former player and now an analyst, he played a special roll...
  7. Sir Purr

    25 Seasons of Panthers Football: Rucker wreaks havoc in 2006

    Rucker played in some big games during his career, and the one that November stands out as the most memorable in his mind but not because of how he helped the Panthers shut out a high-powered St. Louis offense. It was because of the little girl who was in the stands to witness it. "When you...
  8. Sir Purr

    25 Seasons of Panthers Football: Besting the Bears in 2005

    Just 55 seconds into the game, Delhomme found the streaking Smith for a 58-yard touchdown that gave the Panthers a 7-0 lead they would never relinquish. Delhomme remembers it clearly to this day. "Steve ran down the right sideline, right past (cornerback) Charles Tillman and then Mike Brown...
  9. Sir Purr

    Get ready to see the Panthers on All or Nothing with these teaser clips

    This clip takes us inside Cam Newton's home as he talks openly -- while getting his hair cut and smoking a cigar -- about what's expected of him and the Panthers. He talks about playing alongside veterans Ryan Kalil, Thomas Davis, Julius Peppers and Greg Olsen, and how time is running out to do...
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    25 Seasons of Panthers Football: The Delhomme-Muhammad connection in 2004

    And that wasn't all. Muhammad, Carolina's second-round draft choice in 1996, also impressed his quarterback with his blocking ability and overall work ethic. "I got hooked up with Moose in year seven of his career," Delhomme said. "He just had an even-keel attitude about him. He came to work...
  11. Sir Purr

    Top 25 Free Agents In Panthers History

    Good teams in between Ken Lucas, Mike Wahle Between Carolina’s two trips to the Super Bowl, the Panthers reached the NFC Championship game in 2005 and were among the postseason favorites in 2008 when they matched the then-franchise record with 12 victories. Cornerback Ken Lucas began his...
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    Summer Scouting: NFC South secondaries

    THE SKINNY: The Buccaneers allowed opponents to average 8.2 yards per pass attempt and a 110.9 passer rating, both of which ranked last in the NFL. New head coach Bruce Arians and defensive coordinator Todd Bowles inherited a young group, especially at cornerback, and the depth chart will see...
  13. Sir Purr

    Relevent Sports Group and Bank of America Stadium reach five-year deal with International Champions Cup

    CHARLOTTE – As Panthers team president Tom Glick said at Bank of America Stadium Tuesday, soccer in the city of Charlotte is continuing to gain momentum. Glick announced a deal with Relevent Sports Group that will bring the International Champions Cup to Charlotte for the next five years...
  14. Sir Purr

    25 Seasons of Panthers Football: Double OT playoff thriller in 2003

    Nevertheless, the Panthers fought through the flood of noise to build a 23-12 lead after a 7-yard touchdown run by fullback Brad Hoover in the fourth quarter. With only 8:50 left in regulation, Carolina seemed to be in good shape. But the Panthers weren't. So much happened in the last 8:50 of...
  15. Sir Purr

    Episode Recap: Steve Smith, Sr. on The Hall

    The episode shows us the many sides of Smith. It begins with the Smith delivering a powerful message as the keynote speaker for Mental Health America of Central Carolinas. We then take a car ride with Smith and he explains why the enshrinement in the Hall of Honor is so special to him. “This...
  16. Sir Purr

    How a FaceTime call brought Steve Smith, Sr. and the Panthers closer

    “I have an Android,” Smith said. “So my buddy who was with me, I said, ‘Can I use your phone?’ and that’s how it went down.” Now, perhaps it’s a bit overdramatic to consider a FaceTime call between two grown men one of the biggest moments in franchise history. But you can't attempt to fully...
  17. Sir Purr

    DJ Moore ready for his exciting new role

    CHARLOTTE – When DJ Moore was growing up in Philadelphia, he attended youth football camps just like the one he hosted Monday afternoon at Ardrey Kell High School in Ballantyne. “I did a few camps when I was little. It was fun when I did them,” Moore recalled. “They had the fastest kid race...
  18. Sir Purr

    25 Seasons of Panthers Football: Peppers and Smitty shine in 2002

    While Peppers established himself early in the season and Smith was effective as a receiver early on as well, Smith's breakout game didn't come until later - when the Panthers hosted the Cincinnati Bengals in the 13th game of the season. The Panthers had just ended an eight-game losing streak...
  19. Sir Purr

    25 Seasons of Panthers Football: Weinke wins the opener in 2001

    After the game, the Panthers said it helped having former Viking Jimmy Hitchcock playing cornerback on their side. Hitchcock revealed some valuable advice he had shared with his Carolina teammates, knowledge gleaned from practicing against Moss and Carter every day the previous two seasons...
  20. Sir Purr

    25 Seasons of Panthers Football: Hoover carries the load in 2000

    "For me, it was just one of those days that you dream about where everything you envision happens. And it happens in order," he said. "People talk about having a ‘being-in-the-zone' type of moment. Well, it was definitely one of those types of moments for me as a player. "Everything that I...
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