Preview: Miami Dolphins Vs. Carolina Panthers

Published on: 19th August, 2009

This week the Panthers head south to play their second straight 2008 division winner that, coincidentally, they will also meet during the regular season.The Miami Dolphins were one of the surprise teams of 2008, going from a 1-15 season in 2007 to an 11-5 first place finish in the AFC ...

As Fate Would Have It, a Different Take on Carolina’s Injuries

Published on: 12th August, 2009

The Carolina Panthers made very few changes this offseason.  Salary cap issues, the lack of available free agents that would fit well, and a general satisfaction with the current roster all contributed to the lack of movement made by the Panthers' front office as far as personnel is concerned.They dismissed ...

Carolina Panthers Doomed With Jake Delhomme? Don’t Count On It.

Published on: 16th July, 2009

Almost before the final whistle blew during Carolina's disappointing playoff game against the Cardinals, pundits were already outlining articles blaming the entire game on Jake Delhomme, and declaring that the Panthers would never win so long as he lined up under center.For many of them, those articles were particularly easy ...

Beneath the Surface, a Look at the Panthers’ Depth in 2009

Published on: 12th July, 2009

Did Geoff Hangartner save the Panthers season in 2008?There's an argument to be made that he did.  Although he wasn't first anywhere on the depth chart, he still started eight games at right guard and center.  Along with the Hangman, Frank Omiyale got a start at tackle.  Jeremy Bridges made four ...

Four Quarters: A Look at the Carolina Panthers’ 2009 Schedule, Pt. 3

Published on: 30th June, 2009

Historically, under John Fox the Panthers follow good seasons with 7-9 efforts. That's not the best sign for the 2009 squad. But when you look at the reason why, there's a little cause for optimism. In 2004, injuries to Stephen Davis and Steve Smith killed the offense, and the Panthers started ...

Four Quarters: A Look at the Carolina Panthers’ 2009 Schedule, Pt. 2

Published on: 28th June, 2009

In our first article in this series, we explored the first "quarter" of the upcoming football season. The concept, as explained there, is that John Fox likes to look at the season in terms of quarters, with a goal of going 3-1 or 4-0 in each one. This series takes ...

Four Quarters: An Offseason Look at the 2009 Schedule (Part One)

Published on: 23rd June, 2009

Any NFL fan will tell you that this is the worst time of the year. The draft is long past, OTAs are over, and the only NFL news out there concerns a bunch of also-ran and never-was free agents. And no, it isn't likely that your favorite team signs any of ...