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Dockett Gets Docked for Hit on Williams

2009-11-07T00:46:09Z

Dockett Gets Docked for Hit on Williams

He should have received a 15 yd penalty too:
Also from that game, Cardinals DT Darnell Dockett was fined $5,000 for "impermissible use of the helmet (helmet-to-helmet contact)."
That one was for a shot to Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams.

Cheap shot for sure!

New Defensive Scheme

2009-11-06T14:33:12Z

New Defensive Scheme

I completely missed the new defensive package on the field (watching the game with a 2 1/2 year old and 2 month old will do that), but Darrin Gantt provides an interesting writeup of a new scheme the Panthers used against Arizona.

Panthers Inch Up SBN Power Rankings - #21

2009-11-05T18:45:33Z

Panthers Inch Up SBN Power Rankings - #21

I can't agree with some of the teams ranked above us but a win this weekend will solve some of that. Here's the write-up which is intended to torque Panther fans up a little:

The Panthers have found their winning formula: run nearly every down, and then every now and then, bomb one deep to Steve Smith. In other words, make your $42.5 million quarterback as much of a non-factor as possible.

2009 SBN Mideason Studs & Duds

2009-11-05T18:40:50Z

2009 SBN Mideason Studs & Duds

Thank goodness for JaMarcus Russell or otherwise Ol' Jake might have taken the Dud award.

We play two of the studs this weekend. Lets make them look like Duds!

Breaking Down Carolina's Running Game

2009-11-05T18:07:25Z

Breaking Down Carolina's Running Game

ESPN's stats guy did a recent analysis of Carolina's re-energized running game. There's some interesting stuff in it. Enough so, that Pat Yasinskas decided to blog about it yesterday. I hadn't seen anyone else post about it. But here it is...

Peppers names NFC Defensive Player of the Week

2009-11-04T22:11:50Z

Peppers names NFC Defensive Player of the Week

Just what it says.

Sherrod Martin nominated for rookie of the week

2009-11-03T15:52:45Z

Sherrod Martin nominated for rookie of the week

Lets help him out and vote!!!

SBN launches new look and feel. No your browser is not messing up. We have a new look and feel. If...

2009-11-03T13:44:43Z

SBN launches new look and feel.

No your browser is not messing up. We have a new look and feel. If you have any comments positive or negative feel free to post them here. We are always trying to upgrade our platform and stay on the cutting edge.

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

2009-11-02T17:55:07Z

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

- Darin Gantt via Twitter
http://twitter.com/daringantt

Delhomme hospitalized, but cleared to return after emotional win

2009-11-02T03:18:56Z

Delhomme hospitalized, but cleared to return after emotional win

So Jake went to the hospital to get an MRI because the team was concerned about internal injuries (remember, we were responsible for Chris Simms' potentially fatal ruptured spleen some years back), but everything checked out ok. Hoover's got X-rays on his injured ankle, but they came back negative, so he'll likely be back before the season is through. Fiammetta left the game with a concussion. It's at least the second of his career, as he sat out a game his junior year at Syracuse because of another.

Looks like Jarrett getting the nod for sunday.

2009-10-30T22:27:14Z

Looks like Jarrett getting the nod for sunday.

Muhammad is out so Jarrett is in. Maybe he will surprise us. Shame everybody has written him off before he made his second NFL start.

I'm not saying it's unjustifiably so, I'm just saying.....

NFL Fillms interview with Steve Smith: Passionate Panther

2009-10-30T03:00:16Z

NFL Fillms interview with Steve Smith: Passionate Panther

"Find out what really drives Panthers WR Steve Smith on the field, plus what he's like off it."

Steve Smith sits down with Steve Sabol for a one-on-one interview. A fascinating look behind the mask.

Jake Delhomme Named Starter Versus Arizona

2009-10-28T17:35:14Z

Jake Delhomme Named Starter Versus Arizona

It's being reported by all the beat writers that Delhomme will start against Arizona on Sunday

NFLN Video: Should Jake be benched

2009-10-28T00:42:45Z

NFLN Video: Should Jake be benched

Trent Green and Charles Davis weigh in with their opinions on if Jake should sit for a couple weeks.

Peppers apologizes for a lack of effort

2009-10-27T13:49:18Z

Peppers apologizes for a lack of effort

Julius Peppers stunned the team recently by giving a five-minute, written-out speech to his teammates. Centered around his own self accountability, Peppers realized it was time to look at the man in the mirror and take responsibility for his actions on the field.

He told the team he went home, put in tape of every game they've played thus far and was extremely disappointed in the man he saw on film. He admitted he needed to make a change immediately, change from the man who had disappointed himself thus far.

WR Smith weighs in on Panthers fluid QB situation

2009-10-27T01:09:49Z

WR Smith weighs in on Panthers fluid QB situation

Reeder's Take

Inactives

2009-10-25T18:42:51Z

Inactives

Thomas Davis
Brad Hoover

Inactives

2009-10-25T18:42:41Z

Inactives

Thomas Davis

Panthers Climb One More Spot in Power Rankings - #22

2009-10-22T17:19:17Z

Panthers Climb One More Spot in Power Rankings - #22

Panthers aren't getting much love from their win streak. Here's the write up:

For one week at least it felt like 2008 back in Carolina; DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart took turns gashing the Bucs' defense, as the Panthers eked out the win. But Jake Delhomme is still a mess and Steve Smith has become a non-factor. Good thing the Panthers traded away their 2010 first-rounder...

Tank happy to be back in NC

2009-10-21T04:01:20Z

Tank happy to be back in NC

"This defense is attack-style as far as the line goes," Tyler said. "That is what I love to do. I love to attack. I just feel privileged to be a part of this defense. I’m going to take advantage of my opportunity."