In the second part of the Observer’s Q&A with Ron Rivera, the Panthers’ coach discusses the upcoming organized team activities, how communication lapses hurt the defense last year, the return of linebackers Jon Beason and Thomas Davis from surgery and competition at the No. 2 cornerback position.
In the second part of the Observer’s Q&A with Ron Rivera, the Panthers’ coach discusses the upcoming organized team activities, how communication lapses hurt the defense last year, the return of linebackers Jon Beason and Thomas Davis from surgery and competition at the No. 2 cornerback position.
Ron Rivera is upbeat. Bank of America Stadium has been a beehive this year, with the Panthers getting nearly 100 percent participation at their optional workouts.
Jerry Richardson first went to summer camp at age 7 when his parents sacrificed to send him. Now, the camper who later advanced to counselor is the man who brought the NFL’s Carolina Panthers to Charlotte.
Ron Rivera is upbeat. Unlike a year ago, when there were no players at Bank of America Stadium because of the lockout, the facility has been a beehive this year, with the Panthers getting nearly 100 percent participation at their optional workouts.
Fowler: Jon Beason has played in multiple Pro Bowls. Luke Kuechly, for all his gaudy tackle stats, is a rookie.
The Panthers have announced they've made a move at tight end, signing Joe Jon Finley and waiving Tarren Lloyd.
The Panthers added a player to their roster Tuesday, although he was not among the 32 who tried out this past weekend.
Forget that former Carolina Panthers star Stephen Davis was a two-time, all-SEC running back at Auburn or that he was a three-time Pro Bowl performer over a 12-year NFL career. Davis deserved his induction Monday into the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame based solely on his high school career.
Rookie Brad Nortman’s hang time – between 4.8 and 5.2 seconds – impresses coach Ron Rivera.
The son of two elite track stars, T.J. Graham’s blazing speed comes naturally. As for the confidence the Buffalo Bills rookie receiver possesses, he developed that the hard way – by overcoming adversity.
D.J. Campbell finished the Panthers’ rookie minicamp stronger than he started.
D.J. Campbell finished the Panthers’ rookie minicamp stronger than he started.