Along with Deangelo's departure I see many media outlets assuming the Panthers draft a running back. I am not so sure about that.   Most point to the fact that the Panthers lost Tyler Gaffney last season to the Patriots, but they forget that Fozzy Whitaker was brought in as a replacement. Fozzy ended up making the team and was a bright spot, as we all know.    Also, Darrin Reaves was recently re-signed for another season. Reaves showed real promise in camp last season but dealt...

  It appears Byron Bell has been notified he will not be re-signed by the Panthers. This does not come as much of a shock for anyone.    Bell absolutely did the best that he could and that is admirable.      Thanks to JOAT for tweeting this at me.    I am flattered that Byron decided to use one of my photos as his farewell. 

I have a lot of fond memories photographing Deangelo Williams.    Here are the top 3 photos that come to mind....     This photo was taken during Deangelo's first OTA practice with the Panthers. He saw limited time behind Desean Foster, but I do remember writing how Deangelo looked like he would be starting sooner rather than later. That Deangelo smile was in full effect from day 1.      Deangelo Williams breaks a long gainer against Tampa Bay in 2009. I h...

According to Molly Grantham of WBTV the Carolina Panthers have released running back Deangelo Williams.#BREAKING: @DeAngeloRB tells me he's released from @Panthers. Done deal. Exclusive story - tonight at 11pm. pic.twitter.com/MaBe1peEgj— Molly Grantham WBTV (@MollyGrantham) February 23, 2015 Deangelo Williams is the all time leading rusher for the Carolina Panthers. This has been expected this offseason as Deangelo's production no longer justifies his salary cap hit. Jonathan Stewar...

One of the more intriguing defensive players in this years draft is Shaq Thompson out of Washington. While reading up on his abilities, I couldn't help but make comparison's to the Panthers own Thomas Davis. Davis is in the twilight of his career, and now would be the time to groom an eventual replacement. Shaq Thompson might be the perfect candidate. Here is why... View image | gettyimages.com First, the measurables ...  Thomas Davis 2005 Draft Profile Heig...

Cam Newton should be paid more than Luck or Wilson.    If you ask yourself what percentage of the overall offensive success is each QB responsible for, Cam Newton comes out well above Andrew Luck or Russell Wilson. Cam Newton and his legs are the main reason the Panthers offense had any success at all last season. If not for his ability to stay alive with his physical talents when linemen and linebackers are chasing him, the Panthers would have been ranked dead last in the league....