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March 17, 2008
'Voluntary' conditioning starts today
The Panthers' voluntary offseason conditioning program begins today, and will run through May. The program is called voluntary, but not participating is frowned upon. Management was not happy, for instance, when defensive tackle Kris Jenkins decided to stay home and work out in Maryland last year instead of doing the Bank of America Stadium workouts. And in the past, wide receiver Steve Smith has forfeited workout bonuses by not participating. Those who do not show up for the drills, though, are rare. Pluses are an improvement in team chemistry as guys get to know each other and the ability of the team to monitor which drills -- and how many -- a player does.
Quarterback Jake Delhomme continues to rehabilitate his right elbow following Tommy John surgery, and word is that Delhomme's recovery is proceeding very well. He continues to rehab, and is expected to be ready for training camp -- which begins at the end of July -- with no problem. The same is true for third-string quarterback Brett Basanez, who is recovering from a torn thumb ligament that cost him all of last season. Basanez, well thought of by the Panthers, is expected to compete with Matt Moore for the backup job.
-- Stan Olson
Posted by Observer Sports on March 17, 2008 at 10:41 AM | Permalink
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"The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare." - Juma Ikangaa, Tanzania
Posted by: Will Parker | Mar 17, 2008 11:19:43 AM
"Your quotes mean nothing to me." - Juwanna Mann
Posted by: Stan's Mom | Mar 17, 2008 12:06:42 PM
This team better workout. Both New Orleans and Atlanta have become significantly better this off season thru roster moves and free agency. This is looking like a last place team.
Posted by: gray | Mar 17, 2008 12:16:16 PM
Gray, are you serious. Let us remember that the division leader was 9-7 and that was playing to thier full potential. New Orleans was a one year fluke that's decent enough to maybe turnin a 10-6 season next year and be a wild card. The Falcons made some improvements, congratulations they will go 6-10. We have a good team in the panthers that is well coached. How many teams would go 8-8 while loosing four quarterbacks, The middle Linebacker, having offensive line problems and having thier star devensive player (Julius Peppers) turn in a dismal season. The panthers have made the right moves to say that 11-5 would be a dissapointing season. Look for them to go 13-3 and meet Dallas in the NFC Championship
Posted by: Apollo | Mar 17, 2008 12:26:04 PM
Gray- Atl and Tampa both signed some people, whether or not they actually got any better has yet to be seen. The 49'ers were picked to be contenders last season because of a few FA pick ups, but you see how they fared.
I would like to see 100% attendance, but it's not likely. I do want to see the bond that's created during these types of events, it's important, especially during the long, down times during the NFL season. Team chemisty is as important as anything else.
Posted by: John | Mar 17, 2008 12:26:58 PM
Before you ask me what improvements they have made.
1) Deangelo Williams over Deshawn Foster as a starter.
2) Toefield over Deangelo as a backup. (lets face it Deangelo is a better starter than backup)
3) Mushin Muhammad is back! (not a passing threat so much but still an incredible blocker. the running game has suffered since he left. coincidence, i think not.)
4) John Beason over Dan Morgan! (Morgan got too much money and never played)
5) Offensive Line! have you noticed the changes made there, drastic improvements and they are still looking to use the first pick on an offensive lineman.
ect. the bottom line is Fox and Hurney know that they are on the hot seat and are getting rid of veterans to bring up the young talent. There has been an excellent football team burried in charlotte for the past two years. Jump on the bandwagon now don't wait till they are 7-1 halfway through the season
Posted by: Apollo | Mar 17, 2008 12:33:23 PM
WE got hackett
Chekc it;
http://sports.aol.com/fanhouse/2008/03/17/carolina-panthers-sign-d-j-hackett/
Posted by: Brad | Mar 17, 2008 12:33:35 PM
Look at that we now have hacket.
That means that you shouldn't be surprised to see the panthers call running plays out of a four wide reciever set up with.
1) Steve Smith.
2) Mushin Muhammad
3) D.J. Hacket
4) Dwane Jarret.
does a four receiver set mean double cover steve smith so that he doesn't burn you, or watch Deangelo run for an 80 touchdown behind three incredible blocking receivers in Muhammad, Hacket and Jarret?
13-3 jump on the bandwagon.
Posted by: Apollo | Mar 17, 2008 12:39:19 PM
"80 yard touchdown"
before you start to think that I meant 80 in one season. lol
Posted by: Apollo | Mar 17, 2008 12:40:50 PM
sorry but dont expect mushin muhammad to be ahead of hackett on the depth chart.. and who knows jarret might beat muhammad out as well. what will be interesting will be the battle for the #2 spot between hacket and jarret if dwayne is able to turn it around for this year....either was our wr core has gotten a significant upgrade.
Posted by: john | Mar 17, 2008 12:51:18 PM
I wasn't putting them in order, just listing who will be in the four receiver set
Posted by: Apollo | Mar 17, 2008 12:54:48 PM
The depth chart will work itself out in training camp!!
Posted by: greenstreet | Mar 17, 2008 1:57:37 PM
Hackett's agent said that the team told Hackett he would come in being #2 behind Smitty. So my guess is it will be:
1. Smith
2. Hackett
3. Moose
4. Jarrett
5. Robinson
I wouldn't be surprised if Robinson actually starts out training camp higher up than Jarrett. That kid has a lot or arse kissing to do and I hope he knows it.
Posted by: JT | Mar 17, 2008 2:06:37 PM
The Panthers look to be in good shape. Tampa was 9-7 which is horrible to win the division, New Orleans usually underachieve (it ticks me off that people have been giving them the division after one good season and we beat them twice that year), and Atlanta is moreso bothersome than a contender. If we implement that O-line correctly, pickup Rod Coleman or D. Walker, and Oshiomogho Atogwe at FS. He led the NFC in interceptions and is a FA. We will be in pretty good shape come January.
Posted by: Panthers2003 | Mar 17, 2008 2:42:11 PM
Atogwe's not coming here...he's NOT a UFA and got a first-round tender from STL; he ain't worth that. He had a lot of picks last year because teams were threwing at him.
Posted by: Michael Procton | Mar 17, 2008 2:50:20 PM
So, by that analysis Smitty catches alot of balls also because they throw to him
Posted by: jeff | Mar 17, 2008 5:13:11 PM
Well, yes, but the difference would be that WRs get thrown at because they're good. DBs get thrown at because they're bad.
Posted by: Michael Procton | Mar 17, 2008 6:22:36 PM
Atwoge made plays on INT'S when he needed to. Your anlaysis makes no sense at all. I guess Ronde Barber, Rodney Harrison are bad. Get your facts straight before spouting such gibberish.
Posted by: Jay | Mar 17, 2008 8:48:07 PM
Jay you must be new, everyone knows that the great Michael Procton knows everything about everything about everything. You are not allowed to disagree. Just grin and bear it. He out on spring break for awhile.
Posted by: pslholder | Mar 17, 2008 10:16:47 PM
Well I guess that bad DB is a playmaker. Deon Sanders was bad, there must be alot of bad HOF players in the league. This analysis makes no sense
Posted by: Jeff | Mar 18, 2008 6:47:51 AM
You got it:
"OJ Atogwe:
Overrated. O.J. Atogwe's eight interceptions will give him a solid contract, but he was often torched last season. The reason for his eight picks was a product of opposing quarterbacks looking his way."
--Walterfootball.com
"He lacks elite cover skills versus the slot and over the top."
--Rotoworld
Posted by: Michael Procton | Mar 18, 2008 1:32:59 PM
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