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Free Agency: Wide Receivers

hook — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:53:27 +0000

One of the most important factors in Cam Newton’s success as a rookie were the great weapons he had around him during the 2011 season. You can’t say enough about Steve Smith and his unquestionable value to the franchise and the development of our quarterback. Greg Olsen and Jeremy Shockey, our most valuable free agent acquisitions, proved invaluable due to the matchup problems they caused for opposing defenses. Brandon Lafell, who I am convinced will be a star to our franchise, was notorious for his clutch, acrobatic catches. Even Legadu Nanee, a player once cursed by our fanbase, was a viable target to Cam and came through in a number of games. As the future of the franchise rests on Cam Newton’s shoulders, I think it is essential that we continue to surround him with great weapons. (more…)

Dexter Jackson Among Receivers Fighting for a Job

Eric Quackenbush — Wed, 05 May 2010 12:58:59 +0000

The Panthers are stocked at receiver this time around — overstocked, as a matter of fact.

Aside from 10-year veteran Steve Smith, there are 10 unknowns vying for one-of-three remaining roster spots on the receiving corps’ depth chart. (more…)

Carolina’s Most Wanted: Wide Receiver

Eric Quackenbush — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:23:57 +0000

Could the Cards' Anquan Boldin be the Panthers' No.2 receiver in '10?

I’ve been told—not that I needed to be reminded—that Carolina’s biggest need this offseason is at the wide receiver position.

In case you missed last season, it is becoming more evident with each passing year, that the Panthers need a changing of the guard at the No. 2 receiver slot in a legitimate receiving threat.

About a month ago, receiver Steve Smith was adamant with Panthers’ beat writer Tom Sorenson about the team’s need for a speedster opposite him at the No. 2 spot.

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