On this date in football, July 29, 1995, expansion franchises Jacksonville and Carolina played in each team’s first ever preseason game. The matchup took place in the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, OH, and … MORE ►
Posted: July 22nd, 2012
This Day in Football: Happy Birthday, Keyshawn Johnson
Former NFL wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson was born on July 22 in 1972. Selected No. 1 in the 1996 draft by the New York Jets, Johnson was only the 2nd receiver in NFL history to … MORE ►
Tags: Keyshawn Johnson, tampa bay bucaneers, tdif
Posted: July 20th, 2012
This Day in Football: Happy Birthday, Jordan Gross
The Panther offensive tackle was born on this date, July 20th, in 1980. Jordan Gross was the 8th overall pick in the 2003 NFL Draft, and has earned two trips to the Pro Bowl in … MORE ►
Tags: carolina panthers, Jordan Gross, tdif
Posted: May 17th, 2012
Cosell Talks: Newton & Stafford on the Rise
I had a chance last week, as part of a project I am working on this summer, to once again evaluate two quarterbacks who had outstanding seasons in 2011: Matthew Stafford and Cam Newton. I … MORE ►
Tags: cam newton, matthew stafford
Posted: May 11th, 2012
TDIF: Happy Birthday, Cam Newton
Today, Cameron Jerrell Newton turns 23 years old. During a highlight filled first NFL season, Newton set new league records for passing yards by a rookie in a game (432) and in a season (4051), … MORE ►
Tags: birthday, cam newton, hey rookie, tdif
Posted: April 24th, 2012
Draft Countdown: Carolina Panthers
Our countdown to the NFL Draft continues with a look back at some 2011 highlights of players drafted by and starring for the Carolina Panthers:
… MORE ►
Tags: carolina panthers, nfl draft
Posted: February 2nd, 2012
Films Encore: Super Bowl XXXVIII
The Patriots finished the 2003 season in spectacular fashion and earned their second Super Bowl title, defeating the Panthers in Super Bowl XXXVIII.
Tom Brady was at his best and Adam Vinatieri was as clutch … MORE ►
Posted: January 9th, 2012
Films Encore: Steve Smith’s Walk-Off TD
Demaryius Thomas’ 80-yard touchdown catch-and-run set the record for longest touchdown reception in playoff overtime history, passing Steve Smith’s 69-yard score for the Panthers in 2004.
John Fox’s teams usually focus on complimenting his defense … MORE ►
Posted: December 28th, 2011
Cosell Talks: Cam Newton’s Remarkable Transition
Editor’s Note: Cam Newton was WIRED FOR SOUND in the Panthers’ Week 16 win over Tampa Bay. Before you hear Newton tonight on Inside the NFL & SoundFX, here’s Greg Cosell’s take on the rookie … MORE ►
Posted: December 26th, 2011
Films Encore: Manning Breaks Rookie Passing Record
It appears that Cam Newton’s stellar rookie campaign will end with Rookie of the Year honors, as the Carolina star broke another rookie quarterback record on Sunday, this time passing the great Peyton Manning.
Manning’s … MORE ►