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Panthers Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:05:59 PST

As a result of the aggressive moves they made last offseason to keep their own, the Panthers don't have much to worry about this offseason, at least in terms of their offense.

Backup quarterback Derek Anderson, right guard Geoff Hangartner and tight end Jeremy Shockey lead the list of unrestricted free agents, and while Shockey has name recognition, none of them are irreplaceable.

In fact, as much as Shockey added leadership and stability to the position (he was acquired before they traded for pass-catcher Greg Olsen), there's a strong feeling that he was a short-term investment.

The 31 year old played in 15 games, the most he had stayed healthy for since 2006. And while his 37-455-4 production was good, there's a sense they don't want to overspend to bring him...

Hall of Fame probability of active players: Tom Brady, Peyton Manning for sure; Tony Romo in air (ProFootballWeekly.com)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:17:51 PST

The Pro Football Hall of Fame is for winners and the elite, and even those players sometimes have to wait.

Super Bowl odds, long-shots and value picks (The National Football Post)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:30:00 PST

New York City isn’t the only town on the planet that never sleeps. Less than 24 hours after the Giants put...

10 of the Biggest NFL Draft Busts (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:15:00 PST

Football season is officially over. Boo hiss and all that. Let's not worry football fans. The NFL draft is right around the corner. Let's just hope your team doesn't make the same mistakes as these guys did. Here's a list of some of the biggest NFL draft day busts.

STRATEGY AND PERSONNEL (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:50:24 PST

As general manager Ted Thompson turns his attention to seemingly his favorite time of the year - the two months of build-up to the NFL Draft in late April - he may have a decision to render before he heads to the Feb. 22-28 scouting combine in Indianapolis.

Colts make Telesco VP of football operations (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:15:12 PST

The Indianapolis Colts have promoted Tom Telesco to vice president of football operations as their offseason overhaul continues. Telesco has spent 14 seasons with the Colts, the last six as director of player personnel. "I've known Tom for a long time and we have a mutual...

Panthers re-sign LS Jansen, LB Phillips (AP)

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:19:28 PST

The Panthers have re-signed long snapper J.J. Jansen to a four-year contract extension and linebacker Jason Phillips to a one-year extension. The team announced the deals Wednesday. Financial terms of the deals were not released. Both players were set to become restricted free agents on March 13. Jansen has had only one bad snap in three seasons with Carolina.

Panthers' Super Bowl playbook discovered at yard sale (The National Football Post)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:36:00 PST

A Carolina Panthers fan found some interesting stuff at a garage sale recently, and you have to wonder where it...

Your 2012 first round draft order is set (almost) (The National Football Post)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:56:00 PST

When one season ends, another begins. The NFL concluded its “on field” season when the clock hit...

Panthers season ticket prices will remain the same (AP)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:14:28 PST

The Panthers say they have informed permanent seat license (PSL) owners they will not raise season ticket prices for the 2012 season. There was a spike in interest in Carolina following the arrival of No. 1 overall draft pick Cam Newton, The Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year. Carolina still finished below .500 with a 6-10 record, though games were closer and more competitive than they...

Senn-Sational: The Stunning Emergence of Carolina's Jordan Senn - Fan's Analysis (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:58:00 PST

Want to win ten bucks in a bar bet against an NFL know-it-all? If you do, just give him this simple proposition: You: "I'll give you five chances to name the player who led the NFL in total tackles in Weeks 15 through 17 of the regular season." Know-It-All:...

Three 2012 Carolina Panthers Free Agent Linebackers to Keep: Fan's Opinion (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:13:00 PST

The Carolina Panthers are certainly in better shape than they were in 2011 where free agent losses are concerned. Last year, the Panthers were trying to keep Charles Johnson and DeAngelo Williams, plus several other important players.

Rodgers, Brees, Jim Harbaugh win AP awards (PA SportsTicker)

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:29:04 PST

By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer

Newton wins NFL Rookie of the Year Award (Yahoo! Sports)

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:10:14 PST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton's record-setting season resulted in him winning the 2011 Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year Award on Saturday night during the NFL Honors show. Newton set the record for most passing yards by a rookie with 4,051 and the single-season record...

Green Bay QB Aaron Rodgers wins NFL MVP award (AP)

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:45:24 PST

Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player award in a landslide. Rodgers earned 48 votes to two for New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the NFL. The Packers star is the first Green Bay player honored since Brett Favre concluded a run of three straight seasons as MVP in 1997.

Newton wins AP Offensive Rookie of Year (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:47:59 PST

INDIANAPOLIS - Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award.

Lions QB Stafford wins Comeback Player of Year (PA SportsTicker)

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:36:18 PST

By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer

Panthers QB Newton wins Offensive Rookie of Year (AP)

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:29:34 PST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award. Newton is the second straight No. 1 overall draft pick to take the honor in voting by a nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league. Rams QB Sam Bradford won it last year.

Edelman vs. Giants wide receivers: mismatch? (The Canadian Press)

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:56:16 PST

INDIANAPOLIS - Victor Cruz, Hakeem Nicks and the other Giants receivers can't wait to go against the Patriots' Julian Edelman in Sunday's Super Bowl.

Capsule look at Hall of Fame finalists (The Canadian Press)

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:31:50 PST

A capsule look at the finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame:

Tom Brady: Master of the schemes (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:52:45 PST

Among all the many things that makes Tom Brady such a great quarterback, perhaps the most valuable and overlooked trait is his ability to change schemes through his career, master those different concepts, and keep playing at an elite level. … Continue reading →

With his rookie season done, Cam Newton is already looking for more (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:37:28 PST

INDIANAPOLIS -- Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton may not have had the best Pro Bowl anybody can remember, but it's hard to remember anything else that didn't come up roses for the 2011 first-overall draft pick. With a Panthers team … Continue reading →

Panthers' Newton wants to protect the ball better (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:50:11 PST

Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Cam Newton has joined the media circus for Super Bowl week in Indianapolis. Instead of gloating about the records he set during his first NFL season, he's lamenting what he did wrong. "I did a poor job of protecting the football,"...

Colts hire Manusky as defensive coordinator (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:20:22 PST

The Indianapolis Colts filled one of their coaching voids Thursday when they hired Greg Manusky to be their defensive coordinator. The San Diego Chargers fired Manusky last month after one season as their defensive coordinator.

Cam Newton nails down another endorsement deal (The National Football Post)

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:57:00 PST

Now, Cam Newton will have plenty of rea$ons to drape that Gatorade towel over his head on the sideline.

Indy gets dose of star power with Super Bowl (PA SportsTicker)

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:22:07 PST

By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY AP Music Writer