When players arrive at the Carolina Panthers' facility each morning, there's a chance they may be asking themselves the one question that no team can survive: Am I playing for an organization that's truly committed to winning?
This is a toxic question – like asking your spouse if they’ve ever cheated on you. The answer almost doesn’t matter. If the question can even be asked, something isn’t right. Are the Panthers committed to winning? Sure. Winning [...]
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The Carolina Panthers are right in the middle of their 2009 training camp. While the injury to mammoth-sized Maake Kemoeatu at the start of camp and the recent news that Steve Smith is likely out for the preseason have taken hold of the headlines, there is a constant news flow coming from the Sparkle City.
Here is a collection of my thoughts on camp so far.
Injuries
We'll get the worst news out of the way first. We all know that Kemoeatu has been placed on IR with his Achilles injury.
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The Carolina Panthers head into the 2009 season carrying some stiff expectations with them. After a 12-4 season that was abruptly ended by a shameful home playoff loss to the eventual Super Bowl runner-up Cardinals, the Cats will have a tough road to another playoff berth.
Here's a look at a few things to watch for as the Panthers go camping.
Julius Peppers' Return
The Panthers will have at [...]
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