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DeAngelo Williams led a revival of Carolina's rushing attack, and now the Panthers have a two-game winning streak.

CHARLOTTE Maybe they're just slow starters. How else do you explain the play of Carolina's offensive line this season, which is perhaps the most perplexing and most disappointing aspect of this 1-3 football team through the first quarter of the season.

CHARLOTTE The Carolina Panthers' formula for rebound from a slow start this season isn't a secret.

GAME: Washington at Carolina SITE: Bank of America Stadium CAPACITY: 73,778 KICKOFF: Sunday, 1 p.m. TV: FOX SERIES HISTORY: 9th regular-season meeting.

Even after it was his idea, Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams had to sit and watch other players steal his thunder last weekend.

Though Jake Delhomme has just two touchdown passes and seven interceptions, he'll remain winless Carolina's starting quarterback.

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.

CHARLOTTE - Life is good for Carolina Panthers veteran Travelle Wharton. The former Hillcrest High standout and All-Southeastern Conference lineman at the University of South Carolina is about to begin his sixth season with the Panthers, who open at 1 p.m. Sunday at Bank of America Stadium against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Panthers back sits out practice Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams, left, celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Jake Delhomme in the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins on August 22.

Panthers back sits out practice Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams, left, celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Jake Delhomme in the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins on August 22.

Panthers back sits out practice Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams, left, celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Jake Delhomme in the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins on August 22.

SPARTANBURG - The end of the season left a reminder about as painful and embarrassing as a guy missing a few fingers from the time he drank too much before setting off firecrackers on the Fourth of July.

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.

Gerald Cadogan is amazed by how quickly a play unfolds at the NFL level. He also knows how abruptly it can come to an end for an undrafted rookie.

SPARTANBURG - The end of the season left a reminder about as painful and embarrassing as a guy missing a few fingers from the time he drank too much before setting off firecrackers on the Fourth of July.

Here are the highlights from the Carolina Panthers first day of training camp Monday at Wofford College.

All their lives they've had to prove they belonged. And when their grandmama goes so far as to name them "Captain," how do you think the big guys react? My, what a cute name you have.

Every NFL team has weaknesses, especially during the salary cap era when they must be selective about how -- and where -- to invest.

The Carolina Panthers will report to training camp Sunday. At which point they will start holding their breath.

Every NFL team has weaknesses, especially during the salary-cap era when they must be selective about how and where to invest.