About

Andrew McDaniel

I am from North Carolina and an Appalachian State University Alumni. I have a degree in health and physical education. I am a contributor at Cat Crave which focuses on the Carolina Panthers as well as Swarm and Sting focusing on the Charlotte Hornets.

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Dean Jones

A lifelong NFL fan who's followed the league for 30 years, Dean is Site Expert at Cat Crave covering the Carolina Panthers and Site Expert at Riggo's Rag, which focuses on the Washington Commanders. Dean is a qualified journalist who's edited and written thousands of articles since joining FanSided. He was a former print journalist and digital editor with news publications in North Wales before becoming an award-winning communications manager at a leading private school in the United Kingdom. When he's not working, Dean enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. He's also passionate about NBA, Soccer, Horse Racing and Boxing.

Dan Tonna

A passionate fan who has been around football for more than 25 years, Dan is a Contributor at Cat Crave covering the Carolina Panthers. He graduated from the University of Connecticut where he was awarded for his significant contribution in communication research. Outside of the NFL, Dan has published work covering health and science. When he’s not working, Dan is testing his physical limits, training for Ultra Marathons, pumping iron in the gym and savoring his time with his friends and family.

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Leigh Oleszczak

Leigh has covered the NFL and NFL Draft for 10 years on KC Kingdom, NFL Spin Zone, FanSided, and other sites. She has also covered MLB, college football, and basketball, as well as the TV show Survivor.

Luke Gray

A longtime NFL and Panthers fan from across the pond. Looking forward to sharing my views and opinions on the Panthers. Keep Pounding!

Mike Luciano

Mike Luciano is an NFL staff writer for FanSided with a lifetime of expertise in all 32 teams, including the Las Vegas Raiders. He began his journey at Minute Media in 2020 and has since edited and written thousands of articles covering everything from the NFL Draft to the Super Bowl and free agency. Mike's work has been featured on Bleacher Report, Sports Illustrated, FanSided.com, and other outlets. Hot takes can be found on Twitter @ByMikeLuciano.

Noah Bryce

Noah Bryce, Contributor for CatCrave reporting on the Carolina Panthers for the last 5 years. Noah has been a lifelong fan of the Carolina Panthers since he was old enough to chose his own team and has been an avid follower since the 2010 season. With experience covering in depth analysis of the NFL draft and free agency from a statistical and practical outlook. Noah is also a published novelist and enjoys crafting stories in his free time.

Ricky Raines

A contributing writer for Cat Crave, Ricky Raines is a Charlotte, North Carolina native and has covered the Carolina Panthers since 2022, following them for more than 25 years. In addition to team coverage, Ricky also has a focus and deep knowledge of draft prospect evaluations. He's been featured as a guest on numerous podcasts and has appeared on Sports Radio WFNZ in Charlotte. Ricky spends his free time with his family, including coaching flag football for his son's team and supporting local small businesses across Charlotte.