"I think it's two teams mirror images of each other going on Thursday night. Two teams, hey, both won divisions last year. Both had double-digit wins and they're just trying to get back to .500. We're doing some decent things, and we've got to see if we can carry it over."
--QB Jake Delhomme, on Thursday night's game against Miami.

FB Brad Hoover said he was surprised ankle wasn't broken, but was on crutches. Not good, since Fiammetta left with concussion.

marion barber did not go thru today's walk through. unless he has a miraculous recovery he will likely be deactivated tomorrow nt

INACTIVES: FB T.Fiammetta, DT S.Harris, QB M.Moore, OG D.Robinson, RB T.Sutton, DE H.Taylor, OT G. Williams, CB C.J. Wilson

Eagles wearing Green, White Pants... Panthers wearing White

Leman to Eagles PS... Favorite still unclaimed.

Also no new news on Alfonso BOONe

Jon Beason out 4-6 weeks (ESPNNEWS) looks like we will get a better look at Dan Connor the rest of the preseason.

Plaxico Burress pleads guilty in his weapons possession case and will serve 2 years in prison. - ESPN

He may end up serving 18-20 months, but even so, he would be 34 before the next season in which he could play. That does not include a possible suspension from Goodell. When considering the time away from elite training and his age, it sounds like his career is finished. - WP

I just closed down comments on the Michale Vick fanpost due to excessive violations of the Code of Conduct. Just to refresh your memory:

This blog is intended for a community of NFL football fans with obvious leanings to the Carolina Panthers. Please refrain from excessive profanity and hate-speak to other members. Also, lets stay on topic and avoid threads related to non-sport issues, in particular politics and religion. It is also common courtesy when referencing other peoples work to provide a link. Anyone who cannot follow these simple rules may or may not be given a warning before being banned.

There are plenty of sites to discuss your religious and political views but this site is NOT one of them. Please guys lets keep the discussion on football. I really don't want to ban any of you but its getting old.

"[He's] like that uncle that sits on the porch when you're out playing football in the front yard. He's going to tell you every little move. I love it. It's good. We all love it."