10 Copyright (c) 2013 Yahoo!, Inc. All rights reserved. en-us 126 15 http://sports.yahoo.com http://l.yimg.com/a/i/us/sp/b/ysp_logo_rss.gif Latest news and information about the Carolina Panthers. http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/car http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=1329j3r3k/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/carson-palmer-led-arizona-cardinals-history-top-10-194200423.html COMMENTARY | It has happened only four times in the Super Bowl era. To go from dead-last in total yards one season to the top 10 in yards the next can take a number of different variables -- there is no exact science to making the jump. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:42:00 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,c48a3e77-726c-3983-b6cf-e14d405ffa15-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12c7ssgpa/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/team-report-york-giants-211200893--nfl.html Giants' Nicks reports for minicamp Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:50:10 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,8c515134-fff9-3848-b5a0-872e3b03fd48-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12id0utd8/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/team-report-carolina-panthers-211200041--nfl.html Panthers DE Hardy has lofty sack goal Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:50:09 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,b93675dc-7f16-339f-b8b5-e13bfda58c83-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12elfhoqv/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/team-report-st-louis-rams-205339358--nfl.html Rams' offense packed with potential Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:50:09 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,19f74134-46f6-3a0d-9532-4b6a200f6901-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12co0et7t/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/steve-smith-wants-15-16-172022765--nfl.html 34-year-old receiver entering his 13th season Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:20:22 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,a463d474-ec12-3eec-858d-5015192a4bbb-l:1 There are now 17 Mt. Rushmores in the U.S.  The real one in South Dakota, and 16 fictional mountains in every NFC city. We’ll start the process later today in the AFC, with the Colts and Jaguars.  (You can vote for the Indy/Baltimore Mt. Rushmore here, and Jacksonville here.) Before we do the next 16,… Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:59:59 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,88f1b1a0-13c0-3836-8ddf-d0b165732078-l:1 Panthers receiver Steve Smith will play his 13th season in 2013, and all of them have been in Carolina. He recently reiterated his plan to play 15 or 16 years.  And he hopes to be able to say when he’s done that he contributed to something special. “I’m in the part of my career where… Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:18:07 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,a1ef2948-7a16-3ca0-83ae-819621138d8c-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12rh093so/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/key-panthers-offensive-success-running-005021966--nfl.html CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers offense flows much better when it gets the running game going. While that could be said for most teams, Carolina is fortunate to have a loaded backfield of DeAngelo Williams, Jonathan Stewart and Mike Tolbert. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:50:21 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,0ced28bd-668d-33f3-bb10-c6229e1bb0f8-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12ha9cn3e/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/giants-end-minicamp-not-2013-174919603--nfl.html EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- After being warned by coach Tom Coughlin that now was not the time to slack off, the New York Giants held their final workout before the start of training camp in late July. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:20:47 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,0f0a1116-91a3-31d7-8d65-5ddc823eafef-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12m36lc9r/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/giants-cb-thomas-determined-ready-190033586--nfl.html EAST RUTHERFORD, N. J. -- New York Giants cornerback Terrell Thomas, attempting to come back from a third ACL surgery, said he has no doubt in his ability to complete what's been a long journey for him physically and emotionally. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:00:33 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,7bd59906-70fc-36f6-b60a-12b1632ada08-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12im357sv/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/newton-says-panthers-rbs-more-184049519--nfl.html CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Quarterback Cam Newton said if the Carolina Panthers are to be successful this season their running backs need to be more involved in the offense. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:42:55 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,b1484093-bf45-3172-8a5c-7c9018918066-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12le3fqm3/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/team-report-tampa-bay-buccaneers-194317241--nfl.html Freeman looks forward to stability in offense Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:25:34 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,2851758b-02f6-3e56-a192-fed075665ba4-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12gas965c/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/top-15-fantasy-quarterbacks-093026300--nfl.html Mr. Reliable leads an ultra deep signal-caller class into the 2013 campaign. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 02:30:26 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,e20d1a8e-a73f-30ef-9dcb-a0126f774224-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12p65m06h/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/panthers-ginn-looks-capitalize-fresh-071415995--nfl.html CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Ted Ginn Jr. has never liked being labeled a ''specialist.'' Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:14:15 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,99a6f09a-c0a5-370d-9867-9ad126421065-l:1 Cam Newton has figured out something about his roster that seems apparent, but wasn’t always grasped by his coaches. Since he has a lot of good running backs at his disposal, it has occurred to the Panthers quarterback that perhaps he should use them. “For us the running game is key,’’ Newton said, via Pat… Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:24:43 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,ccc5970c-fb21-339a-a38a-5288307b6692-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12jqpf4t6/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/panthers-hardy-lofty-sack-goal-211027066--nfl.html CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Starting at the top with owner Jerry Richardson, the Carolina Panthers have traditionally been a conservative, non-flashy organization. The club's front-office staff, coaches and players have rarely tried to draw attention, even though they make a living in a world that often rewards those that do. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:10:27 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,33c5b960-8666-3d93-8406-61bf1b7affa7-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12m7sjtd6/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/panthers-hardy-ready-play-without-192022926--nfl.html CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Carolina defensive end Greg Hardy plans to report to training camp on time and play this season even if he doesn't get a new contract from the Panthers. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:20:22 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,2abc9297-112a-3c6b-9c92-cef9c6d754f6-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12ks6taf1/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/bears-release-rodriguez-sign-fb-175026901--nfl.html Fullback Evan Rodriguez was placed on waivers by the Chicago Bears, who signed veteran lead blocker Tony Fiammetta and brought back wide receiver Devin Aromashodu in a flurry of roster moves. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:50:26 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,6c766fd5-c497-3ed6-bf3b-9516e68e2f5f-l:1 Bills WR Robert Woods makes his first appearance on a football card. Former Dolphins coach Don Shula lands in the third spot in ESPN.com’s list of the greatest coaches in NFL history. Analytics helped land CB Logan Ryan a spot with the Patriots. Jets RB Joe McKnight isn’t a total newcomer to the team’s new… Mon, 10 Jun 2013 04:52:25 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,ced62a69-a966-3a6c-9b72-51b2ece37264-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=132ir0g5d/*http%3A//profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/09/jon-beason-will-do-some-team-work-at-minicamp/ Plenty of players are described as being ahead of schedule in their rehab from injury and Panthers Jon Beason is part of that club. Not all of those players actually make good on that description, but Beason appears set to do so. The linebacker has been held out of team drills during OTAs this spring… Sun, 09 Jun 2013 09:23:16 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,b517b378-15bd-30d4-919e-a32cbe135ef4-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12kn25n3o/*http%3A//profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/08/saturday-morning-one-liners-182/ Sat, 08 Jun 2013 08:13:26 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,4ce111ce-e577-3785-866f-2765cd7acd91-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12otpp0ln/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/rain-fails-dampen-panthers-optimism-225017727--nfl.html CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers wrapped up their final OTA session on Thursday in a steady rain, but as is likely the case for other teams, optimism about the work put in the past three weeks reigned supreme. Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:50:17 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,5ac2c444-fc49-3018-b345-46ebb2b359c3-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=13b79g1jp/*http%3A//profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/05/carroll-chris-clemons-could-be-ready-for-season-opener/ The Seattle Seahawks knew defensive end Chris Clemons had become a key player for their defense when they elected to give him a three-year contract extension last offseason. However, they truly understood just how valuable Clemons is when they lost him to injury in the playoffs. Clemons suffered a torn ACL on the horrific turf… Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:39:40 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,99fe8820-ec6b-350f-b543-083c2d12b5cf-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12ui2usck/*http%3A//profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/05/fans-put-a-kicker-on-panthers-mt-rushmore/ The people have spoken.  Panthers fans, when identifying the four figures who mean the most to the franchise, included kicker John Kasay among them. The PFT Planet selections for Carolina were unveiled on Wednesday’s Pro Football Talk on NBCSN. But Kasay didn’t make it to the official Mt. Rushmore, as determined by yours truly.  I… Wed, 05 Jun 2013 17:46:34 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,cd98324c-d170-3ca0-b68a-9f0e4cb68afc-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12knta7hl/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/cowboys-sign-veteran-te-rosario-204154210--nfl.html IRVING, Texas (AP) -- The Dallas Cowboys have signed free agent tight end Dante Rosario and released undrafted rookie Paul Freedman. Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:41:54 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,cdaefd71-b746-3062-be1e-bdcdb73ee312-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12sfp7g4q/*http%3A//profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/02/ted-ginns-speed-makes-ron-rivera-go-wow/ Everyone knows Ted Ginn is fast. But Panthers coach Ron Rivera didn’t know just how fast until Ginn got on the practice field in Carolina. Rivera, whose team signed Ginn as a free agent receiver/return man in March, said he has gained a real appreciation for just how speedy Ginn is now that Organized Team… Sun, 02 Jun 2013 08:05:15 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,e963abec-443b-33c6-a332-fc402579ace3-l:1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:42:00 PDT