Maake Kemoeatu News

Much has been said, written, and extrapolated about the Panthers' hiring of former Colts defensive coordinator, Ron Meeks - and with good reason.

The Carolina Panthers had no first-round picks in April's NFL Draft, but they weren't going to let that stop them from getting a first-round talent.

Though still tight-lipped about specifics, new Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Ron Meeks doesn't foresee any drastic changes to the schemes for the 2009 season... by Marc Pruitt 11 reads Preview/Prediction Though still tight-lipped about specifics, new Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Ron Meeks doesn't foresee any drastic changes to ...

In John Fox's world, things are cut and dried, black and white, uncomplicated, and prone to a level of predictability normally found in an accountant, not an NFL coach... Note to John Fox: The Time is Now for Carolina Panthers to Step Up by Larry Cothren 35 reads Opinion In John Fox's world, things are cut and dried, black and white, uncomplicated, ...

Keep in mind it's extremely difficult to tell all that much about the incoming rookies, especially when the team is practicing in shorts.

You spend seven years in one place running one system, and folks will come to think it's all you know.

How much better the Carolina Panthers will be on defense this season depends on several factors, including resolving the stalemate.

The abruptness of it all hit Corvey Irvin like a ton of bricks. As he was sitting on the Laney High team bus following their state semifinal playoff loss in 2005, he realized his football career might be over.

The Carolina Panthers made a bold move on draft weekend last year to address their offense and it helped produce a breakout season.

The Carolina Panthers went into this year's NFL Draft without a first round pick, but walked away with a player they never thought they would land... Carolina Panthers Draft Recap by Austin Penny 167 reads Opinion The Carolina Panthers went into this year's NFL Draft without a first round pick, but walked away with a player they never thought they ...

PROSPECTS : Will be needed on the interior line primarily to help stop the run behind starters Damione Lewis and Maake Kemoeatu .

THE BUZZ: A day after being chosen by his favorite team growing up, the eastern North Carolina native was eager to show the Panthers made the right move in trading next year's first-round pick to get the speedy if undersized defensive end.

The Carolina Panthers have selected defensive tackle Corvey Irvin of Georgia in the third round of the draft as they continue to add depth to their defensive line.

Brown is an explosive pass-rusher off the edge, having tallied 13.5 sacks last season while tying for fourth in tackles for loss.

2. Tyson Jackson, LSU - Not as explosive, but with more teams switching to the 3-4, he's in demand.

The Carolina Panthers haven't signed one player from another team in free agency.

FEBRUARY 23: Defensive lineman Brian Orakpo of Texas-Austin runs the 40-yard dash during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 23, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

A crowd of Sharpie-wielding fans hounded Maake and Chris Kemoeatu as soon as they were spotted Friday evening.

Coming off a 12-4 season with all but one starter scheduled to return this fall, the Carolina Panthers have no dire needs for their starting lineup.

FEBRUARY 23: Defensive lineman Lawrence Sidbury of Richmond runs during the NFL Scouting Combine presented by Under Armour at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 23, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana.