Jun 7, 2009 | Rock Hill Herald
Panthers' quicker pressure defense sitting well with Lewis
Damione Lewis just grinned when asked about the Panthers' new pass rush. And the prospect of what they could do once fully staffed brought a broad smile to his face.
Franchised defensive end Julius Peppers wasn't at Panthers mini-camp, which began today on the team's practice fields.
Fox: Panthers defense won't change much under Meeks
John Fox doesn't believe the Carolina Panthers defense will change all that much under new coordinator Ron Meeks, but thinks his mere presence will be a big boost.
Peppers a no-show for start of Panthers minicamp
Disgruntled defensive end Julius Peppers was the only player missing from the start of the Carolina Panthers' three-day minicamp on Friday.
Panthers' defensive overhaul is easier said than done
The Carolina Panthers obviously have work to do to fix their defense. The interesting part about their dilemma is that they need more improvement than they have the draft picks to acquire, and at the same time more than they have jobs to offer any newcomers.
Time for a quick trip through the NFC South headlines. The Saints don't have a lot of salary cap room and have yet to sign anyone from the outside.
Details from new Panthers contracts emerge
When the Carolina Panthers were looking to save salary cap space last week, they extended the contracts of their two starting defensive tackles for four extra seasons.
Panthers linebacker Na'il Diggs
The Carolina Panthers created some salary cap room by extending and restructuring the contract of linebacker Na'il Diggs, which helped offset a combined cap growth of $2.8 million to the 2009 base salaries of ...
Panthers tweak Landon Johnson's deal to gain some cap space
The Carolina Panthers aren't expected to make many cost-saving moves, but they did agree to one Tuesday.
NFL: Breaking down Panthers' positions, needs
Review: Jake Delhomme came back strongly from reconstructive elbow surgery. He had a solid season except for the ending - a five-interception, one-fumble performance in the playoff loss to Arizona.
Arizona forced to shuffle at tight end
DECEMBER 14: Teammates Geoff Hangartner #63 and Na'il Diggs #52 of the Carolina Panthers enter the field during their game against the Denver Broncos at Bank of America Stadium on December 14, 2008 in ...
Will we fill BofA Stadium with noise?
A Carolina Panthers fan gets vocal before the team's victory over the Chicago Bears in September.
Unlikely heroes helped Panthers bounce back in 2008
His message was simple. He could see that the young running back had potential, were it properly harnessed.
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Panthers' defense will be on the spot
It doesn't get any more clear-cut than this. The Carolina Panthers will close the regular season this afternoon against the New Orleans Saints at the Superdome, and the outcome will determine their road in the ...
Panthers put emphasis on avoiding consecutive losses
The New Orleans Saints will be looking to go into the offseason on a high note. The Carolina Panthers are looking to bounce back as they have all year.
Panthers quick scoring might be wearing out defense
These are strange days for the Carolina Panthers. First off, John Fox's team is now defined by its offense, which is unusual enough on its face.
Thomas Davis flexes his charitable muscle
Tom Sorensen has been a columnist at The Observer for 20 years and has been at the paper for 25, writing about nearly every sport in the Carolinas.
Linebacker Na'il Diggs doesn't want to place the blame for the Giants' 301-yard rushing night last Sunday on one factor that rested beyond the control of himself or anyone else in electric blue and silver.
Panthers DTs Kemoeatu, Lewis miss practice
Published: Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at 6:36 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at 6:36 p.m. The Carolina Panthers were without both starting defensive tackles at practice Wednesday, ahead of ...
Jacobs brings Earth back to Giants' ground game
There are billboards in the metropolitan area touting a concert at a Connecticut casino by the legendary rhythm & blues group Earth, Wind, and Fire later this month.