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The Carolina Panthers' rushing attack is defense-proof when it's going well. When they took on that run game last December 8, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were 9-3 and had the sixth-best run defense DVOA in the game.

One of the mysteries about the Carolina Panthers' 1-3 start involves the play of what was supposed to be one of the NFL's best offensive lines.

One of the mysteries about the Carolina Panthers' 1-3 start involves the play of what was supposed to be one of the NFL's best offensive lines.

One of the myriad issues facing the winless Panthers during their bye week is the offensive line's regression after being amongst the league's most effective last season.

It's still just seven guys. But for the Carolina Panthers, Monday's game at Dallas presents a new challenge, as they have to adjust to playing against a 3-4 defense for the first time this season.

JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com Diggs: Players must know roles Panthers linebacker Na'il Diggs says not to blame the Panthers' problems on locker room issues.

Jake Delhomme sets out this season to put his six-turnover performance in last season's playoff loss to Arizona behind him.

Brown, the rookie defensive end who was the Panthers' top pick this spring, will have a key role against the Eagles, whether he plays defense or not.

JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2009/09/09/00/B82161499Z.1_20090909003509_000+GMOOV6NO.3.embedded.prod_affiliate.138.jpg 300 Carolina Panthers defensive end Tyler Brayton sacks Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco during first quarter at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, ...

W HEN THE EAGLES open the 2009 season in Charlotte on Sunday, a unit that was considered one of their greatest strengths going into training camp 5 weeks ago will be one of their biggest question marks.

For once this preseason, it wasn't the Carolina Panthers defense off to a slow start.

The Panthers trailed the Pittsburgh Steelers 14-0 at the half. JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2009/09/05/00/panthers0905.ART_G69ONTOC.1+jonathanstewart.JPG.embedded.prod_affiliate.138.jpg 245 Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart has been nursing an Achilles tendon injury.

CHARLOTTE Preseason doesn't mean a thing, right? The Carolina Panthers better hope that's the case.

Steelers vs. Panthers Pittsburgh Steelers at Carolina Panthers Date : Thursday, Sept.

If their work wasn't so hard, you'd almost feel envious of the Carolina Panthers.

The shortest training camp in Carolina Panthers' history - 21 practices in 2 1/2 weeks - came to a close Thursday afternoon as the team set its sight on its second exhibition.

The Panthers hadn't even finished their final practice Thursday when Carolina's equipment staff started loading tackling dummies, yard markers and exercise bikes into a moving van parked next to the field.

The Carolina Panthers love the little guy, the one with the confidence leaking out his ears, the one who's not afraid to go across the middle or up in the air with anyone and fight for every ball.

Panthers' offensive line intact, ready to roll BY TOM BERRY : High Point Enterprise Aug 8, 2009 They're back, ready to anchor one of the most prolific offenses in the history of the Carolina Panthers.

Panthers' offensive line intact, ready to roll BY TOM BERRY : High Point Enterprise Aug 8, 2009 They're back, ready to anchor one of the most prolific offenses in the history of the Carolina Panthers.