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Offensive woes continue for Panthers in loss to Steelers
The Carolina Panthers failed to score an offensive touchdown during the preseason, but that didn't seem to matter much to Coach John Fox.His preparation and gameplan for Thursday night's preseason finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers was to give players seeking a spot on the final 53-man roster one final evaluation before cuts are made Saturday.Plenty on the line for Panthers hopefuls in preseason finale
The Carolina Panthers will travel to Pittsburgh Thursday night for the final preseason game with plenty of questions still to be answered.The offense has struggled mightily without two of its top performers--running back Jonathan Stewart and wide receiver Steve Smith--having yet to see any action on the field, and new quarterback Matt Moore still seems to be trying to grasp the offense.The Panthers will take on the Steelers with several roster spots still being sorted out, and opportunities will be plenty for players to have one last shot at showing the coaching staff why they deserve to included on the 53-man roster once cuts are made.Panthers send Wright, Taylor to IR; move Davis to PUP list
The Carolina Panthers took another hit to their already thin receiving corps Tuesday when they placed Wallace Wright on injured reserve with a shoulder injury that will require surgery.Wright was expected to be a key player for the Panthers at receiver and in return situations, but suffered the injury last Friday night in a preseason win against Tennessee.Wright signed as a free agent back in March after spending his first four seasons with the New York Jets.Goodson turning heads in Panthers return game
Second-year running back Mike Goodson saw that his opportunity to flourish with the Carolina Panthers might not be as a running back.With 1,000-yard rushers DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart firmly entrenched ahead of him on the depth chart, Goodson has tried his hand at returning kickoffs.In Friday night's preseason win against the Tennessee Titans, it was Goodson's 91-yard kickoff return for a touchdown that helped spark the Panthers to the win.Panthers still searching for viable No. 2 WR
The Carolina Panthers continued their offensive struggles during the preseason in Saturday night's win against Tennessee.The offense has yet to score a touchdown in three games and new quarterback Matt Moore has struggled to sustain drives.All-Pro wide receiver Steve Smith has yet to see the field because of a broken arm he sustained in the offseason, but none of the other young receivers have stepped up to help fill the gaps left when Muhsin Muhhamad retired.Panthers Defense shines in 15-7 win against Titans
The Carolina Panthers defense continued to turn heads in a 15-7 win over the Tennessee Titans Saturday night. The offense, however, left many just wanting to turn their heads away,The starting units played well into the fourth quarter for the Panthers, who are still in search of their first offensive touchdown of the preseason.Mike Goodson returned a kickoff 91 yards for the only touchdown of the game for the Panthers, who also got three field goals from John Kasay to lock up their first win of the preseason.Francisco frustrated with hamstring injury; roster spot in jeopardy?
Aaron Francisco was supposed to fill a needed role for the Carolina Panthers in the secondary and with their special teams. Instead, he mostly sits and watches on the sidelines while trying to overcome a nagging hamstring injury he suffered early in training camp. Francisco has played in the last two Super Bowls, including being one [...]Panthers seeking progress against Titans
The Carolina Panthers enter Saturday’s preseason game against the Tennessee Titans still searching for an identity on offense. The Panthers haven’t produced an offensive touchdown in their first two preseason games, but Coach John Fox isn’t too concerned about that–yet. The starters are expected to play well into the third quarter Saturday, but Fox has remained mum [...]
LB Jamar Williams Ready to Roll for Panthers
Barring some unforeseen circumstance, linebacker Jamar Williams will finally see the field for the Carolina Panthers Saturday night. Acquired from the Chicago Bears on draft day in April, Williams has been hurt for much of training camp and the preseason and has yet to show the Panthers what he is capable of on the field. That should [...]FoxSports names John Fox as coach on hottest seat entering 2010-11 season
It shouldn’t come as any surprise to dedicated followers of the Carolina Panthers that John Fox might not be with the team next season. According to a recent story from FoxSports.com, Fox’s seat is the hottest of eight coaches it has selected as potential targets for the unemployment line before next season. Provided, of course, there is [...]