CHARLOTTE — All the Panthers really have to do this week is find a new quarterback who they hope will lead them for years to come. That's all.It doesn't help that they're still getting to know each … [Read more...] about Scott Fitterer’s “superpower” for consensus a key during draft prep
What it’s like to be the first pick in the NFL Draft: The player’s perspective
CHARLOTTE — When David Carr walked into the green room prior to the 2002 NFL Draft, there was still a sense of uncertainty about what was going to happen next.As it pertained to his destination, that … [Read more...] about What it’s like to be the first pick in the NFL Draft: The player’s perspective
What it’s like to make the first pick in the NFL Draft: The GM’s perspective
CHARLOTTE — Few people get more than one chance to pick first overall in the NFL Draft.If you get it right, you're usually not in a position to do it again. If you get it wrong, you're usually not … [Read more...] about What it’s like to make the first pick in the NFL Draft: The GM’s perspective
The 2011 draft: Locked out, but locked in with a franchise QB in Cam Newton
CHARLOTTE — They don't give you the first pick in the draft for perfect attendance. It comes with struggle. That's perhaps the nice way of describing the 2010 Panthers.Now, the reward was a franchise … [Read more...] about The 2011 draft: Locked out, but locked in with a franchise QB in Cam Newton
LB and CB targets at 39, 93, and beyond
CHARLOTTE — All the attention surrounding the Panthers' upcoming draft has been around that first pick, which will be used on a quarterback.But the Panthers have other needs, and other picks, as they … [Read more...] about LB and CB targets at 39, 93, and beyond
DJ Chark hoping to get back to his old form
CHARLOTTE — Some of DJ Chark's best games came against the Panthers, but he's not spending much time flashing back to them.It could be because of the way last season unraveled without him realizing … [Read more...] about DJ Chark hoping to get back to his old form
Damiere Byrd: “Charlotte has always been my home”
CHARLOTTE — New (and yet, older) Panthers wide receiver Damiere Byrd was reminiscing in the lobby of the team's second-floor offices on Friday, when general manager Scott Fitterer and assistant GM Dan … [Read more...] about Damiere Byrd: “Charlotte has always been my home”
Ask The Old Guy: Visitors welcome
CHARLOTTE — If you made the Panthers draft right now, they probably could.But they don't have to draft right now, so they might as well continue to do all the preparation they can.The Panthers have … [Read more...] about Ask The Old Guy: Visitors welcome
The 1995 draft: A coin flip, a missing jersey, and a stealth golf cart
CHARLOTTE — Before the Panthers acquired the number one pick in the draft this year by making a bold trade, and before they earned the number one pick the organic way in 2011 by being really bad the … [Read more...] about The 1995 draft: A coin flip, a missing jersey, and a stealth golf cart
WR and TE targets at 39, 93, and beyond
CHARLOTTE — All the attention surrounding the Panthers' upcoming draft has been around that first pick, which will be used on a quarterback.But the Panthers have other needs — and other picks — as … [Read more...] about WR and TE targets at 39, 93, and beyond