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.

Andy Dalton

4 burning Carolina Panthers fan questions entering Week 4 vs. the Bengals

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Carolina Panthers fans

4 burning Carolina Panthers fan questions entering Week 3 at the Raiders

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Bryce Young

5 burning questions following the Carolina Panthers' blowout in Week 1

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Bryce Young

3 burning questions Carolina Panthers are asking ahead of Week 1 at the Saints

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Bryce Young

Carolina Panthers 2024 mailbag: Offseason questions ahead of final cuts

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Chandler Zavala

4 Carolina Panthers with uncertain futures at 2024 training camp

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Bryce Young

3 second-year Carolina Panthers players who could break out in 2024

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Jonathon Brooks

One cause for concern with every Carolina Panthers draft pick in 2024

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Ja'Lynn Polk

Carolina Panthers 2024 NFL Draft scouting report: Ja'Lynn Polk

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Xavier Legette

Carolina Panthers 2024 NFL Draft scouting report: Xavier Legette

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Jaheim Bell

4 tight end prospects the Carolina Panthers could draft in 2024

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Lloyd Cushenberry

5 free-agent interior offensive linemen Carolina Panthers could sign in 2024

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Bryce Young

Are David Tepper and Bryce Young draws or deterrents for head coach candidates?

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Chris Tabor

3 major storylines following the Carolina Panthers into Week 13 at Bucs

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David Tepper

Path to oblivion: How did the Carolina Panthers get here, and what comes next?

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Frank Reich

3 major storylines following the Carolina Panthers into Week 9 vs. Colts

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