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Meanwhile, NC likes their BBQ sauce to smell like my balls after working in the yard. Get yourself on some real Carolina BBQ. Mustard-based alllllll day!

CornDoggyLOL over on Reddit is starting up his weekly match-up drawings again.

Being informed means they can't be a victim that blames their own buffoonery on a sports team anymore.

Players on injury report. Not including Eagles/Cowboys as they're tonight nor Vikings/Bears since they're on Monday night. 49ers: 16 Dolphins: 12 Browns: 9 Buccaneers: 9 Packers: 9 Chiefs: 8 Bills: 6 Broncos: 5 Commanders: 5 Giants: 5 Saints: 5 Seahawks: 5 Falcons: 4 Jets: 4 Lions: 4 Panthers: 4 Texans: 4 Jaguars: 3 Patriots: 3 Steelers: 3 Titans: 3 Cardinals: 2 Chargers: 2 Raiders: 2 Ravens: 2 Rams: 1 Bengals: 0 Colts: 0 Giving us: Mean: 4.8 Median: 4 Mode: 5, 4 I can't tell if some of our fans were born frail or if they committed a lifetime of effort into being so with the way I'm seeing some respond to the injury report.

Sandwich looks good af The Hog Molly was really good back when they had it at the stadium.

Processing Blue with Mike Kaye & Alex Zietlow NFL Spotlight with Ari Meirov (guest: Brad Idzik) Weekend Warriors ep.20: Our Changing World 2015 Roundtable - Carolina Legends Look Back The Panthers Huddle: Getting to Work

Brett Kollman recently did a video highlighting this which is a pretty good watch imo

Charlotte Observer article round-up Discovering the meaning behind Carolina Panthers players’ jersey numbers Trevon Moehrig used to wear #14 because that's what his mom wore during her days as an athlete before halving it to make #7 because he wanted to forge his own legacy and because #7 is "the number of completeness." Wore #17 at TCU before switching to #7 at the end of the season and was #25 for the Raiders since Zay Jones had #7 and 2 + 5 = 7. Hunter Renfrow was given #13 at Clemson due to being compared to former Tigers slot receivers Adam Humphries and Tyler Grisham after originally being #35. Lathan Ransom wore #8 at Ohio State and had originally worn #12 when he got there, but now wears #22 in an ode to his father. He always liked the nickname "Deuce Deuce" and his father wore #4, so 2 + 2 = 4. Trevin Wallace desperately wanted to wear #32 while Christian Rozeboom has worn #56 since entering the league, so they swapped. Wallace had worn #32 since before high school (his father had chosen #32 for him as a child after a night of prayer). Rozeboom grew partial to #56 after winning the Super Bowl with the Rams after being signed as a UDFA. Taylor Moton had worn #60 throughout his early football career but switched to #72 in college to honour his grandfather who wore the latter at Winston-Salem State. The #60 jersey was big enough to fit him back then, but when he got to college he was able to get #72 in his size and made the switch. Tetairoa McMillan wore #11 in eighth grade but it wasn't available in high school, so he went with #4 which he stuck with at Arizona all the way through to now with the Panthers. Rico Dowdle started as #23 at South Carolina but switched to #5 which he had throughout his first three years of high school in Asheville. After playing under #34 and #23 in Dallas, Dowdle made the switch back to #5 when arriving in Carolina. Ryan Fitzgerald switched to #10, his grandfather's number in high school after wearing #88 at Florida State which was his father's number in high school. Nic Scourton wore #11 playing high school basketball and at Texas A&M, but had worn #5 at Purdue (which Dowdle wears now). Bam Martin-Scott was given #57 by the team in May, but his grandmother was born in 1957 so he took it as a sign from her. Derrick Brown wore #90 in high school and #5 in college. Since DL aren't allowed to wear single-diti numbers and Julius Peppers wore #90, DB said, "I wasn't getting to wear that, so I wear 95." Who will be the Carolina Panthers’ ‘X factor’ in Week 1? Plus a Jaguars preview W-L record? Kaye: 7-10 Thinks the loss of AT could cost CAR an early game that comes down to the wire. Overall team feels improved and worthy of contention beyond the first month. Finishing 9-8 wouldn't be a major shocker, but it also won't be easy. Zietlow: 8-9 Has touted 7-10 all offseason but Mike stole it from him. Is buying the unrelenting hope that Canales seems to carry. Team should be explosive enough on offense and competent enough on defense to be in every game it plays (sans Buffalo). Going 3-1 to start and finding a way to win five more is possible. Fowler: 6-11 Felt better about things before Carolina lost all three preseason games being outscored 69-23. Feels that the losses point out the Panthers' problematic lack of depth at a number of key positions and that the team is preparing for a long haul with 11 rookies on the roster rather than readying to win a lot this season. Offensive MVP? Kaye: Chuba The focal point of the offense and with Thielen gone he's the move proven offensive playmaker on the roster that Canales, Young, and the offense will need to continue leaning on. Zietlow: Bryce Projects 3,500 passing yards, 15 TDs, and less than 7 INTs with a returning OL and deep receiver corps. Fowler: TMac Believes that with his ability to go up and get it, TMac (not Tet!) will emerge as Bryce's #1 WR within the first month of the season with the AT trade clearing the way for more touches. Defensive MVP? Kaye: Jaycee Thinks Jaycee will show more versatility in 2025 and that if he can boost his INTs then his profile will elevate nationally (and the Panthers will get a few more wins). Zietlow: Trevin Thinks Wallace will lead the team in tackles as well as blitz more to help the pass rush. Fowler: DB Back from injury and likely to earn another Pro Bowl nod. Rookie of the Year? Kaye: TMac Expect plenty of targets for the rookie. Zietlow: Scourton Flashed already a few times in preseason at a premium position that can be a force against the run and pass. Can potentially get six sacks in his rookie season while also playing his way into being a starter by the back half of the season. Fowler: TMac Picked him for offensive MVP, so he's gotta pick him for rookie of the year as well. Runner-up? Lathan Ransom. Expects him to take over the other starting safety position by midseason. What will be the biggest surprise? Kaye: The running game will continue to drive the offense. Has the most faith in Hubbard/Dowdle/Etienne as weapons fo rthe offense. OL can run block well. TMac is a talented unknown and XL has a lot to prove still. TE Sanders had a great summer but it still adjusting to being a top weapon in an NFL offense. Also questions the sustainability of Young's performance down the stretch last season. Zietlow: The Panthers will be able to stop the run. After giving up 3,057 rushing yards last season (32nd in the league, third-most in NFL history), Alex is betting on the DL of Turk/ARob/DB + Moehrig to plug opposing run games. Goes on to say that the Panthers won't allow over 2,000yds rushing in 2025, which would put them around a top-12 to top-15 defense in that category. Fowler: The emergence of Brycen Tremayne Seemed to make a play at every practice. Not fast, but big (6-4, 212lbs) that will be inactive early in the season or at least only playing special teams. Could make some big-time plays though subbing in for an injured player and could even get some early with Coker out. Who wins the NFC South? Kaye: Bucs Thinks the gap is starting to close between TB and the rest of the division, plus the Bucs are on their fourth OC in as many years. Zietlow: Bucs Saints are in rebuilding mode, Falcons have some upside but still have a young QB + HC in his season season, and the Panthers aren't quite ready et. Fowler: Falcons Was going to pick the Bucs, but wanted to have fun since the other two had picked them. Why it was the Carolina Panthers or ‘probably nowhere else’ for Hunter Renfrow Covers the story of Hunter Renfrow being cut and called back up. Also covered is Icky's emergency appendectomy, the captains vote, and some quick hits: DLew back Fitzgerald number change Monday's practice and the highlight throw from Bryce to XL TMac was named to the Arizona Wildcats' Ring of Honor during the opening weekend of college football.

"Mah fa-muh-ly" jfc Brian Kelly is such a chode

Will try to get some of the recent Charlotte Observer articles + YouTube stuff posted up later this evening if I get time.

The Athletic articles round-up Panthers cut Hunter Renfrow, now he’s back as Week 1 starter: ‘It’s been a whirlwind’ In addition to other stuff already reported (Canales' concern with physical conditioning, AT trade, daughter watching Bluey and declining calls, etc) there's also mention that his initial deal went from $1.3M to $2.3M with another $800k in potential incentives. $200k if he finishes with 40 catches $200k if he reaches 500 receiving yards Both totals increase to $400k if the Panthers make the playoffs Mention of how while at Clemson in 2015 when he joined as a walk-on, Mike Williams fractured his neck early in the opener vs. Wofford after colliding with the base of the goal post. Hunter caught two passes after entering the game and would go on to finish his college career with two national championships and the fifth most receptions (186) in school history. Derrick Brown is back — a good thing for Carolina’s defense: ‘I’m ready to get to it’ The article is predominantly reviewing DB's first few years with the team to highlight his growth + accomplishments. Mentioned being grateful for the hit by Cade Stover during joint practices with the Texans because he hadn't had his "bell rung in a year." He feels normal. The knee's been fine and he's dealt with the oblique strain that he started camp with. Week 1 NFL Power Rankings: Eagles on top, but Packers eke closer with Micah Parsons Carolina Panthers moved up from 28th to 27th. "After the preseason, the Panthers believe they made the right decision in taking Tetairoa McMillan with the eighth pick. It’s part of the reason Carolina felt comfortable trading Adam Thielen back to the Vikings. Another reason was the development of 2024 UDFA wide receiver Jalen Coker, but Coker is now on IR, prompting the Panthers to sign Hunter Renfrow. Throw in 2024 first-round pick Xavier Legette, and Bryce Young will have to prove last year’s strong finish was no fluke while playing with one of the youngest starting receiving corps in the league." NFL QB stock report, Week 1: Is Patrick Mahomes still in a class of his own? Bryce Young ranked 21st, finished last season as #21 NFL Future Hits List: 32 under-the-radar names every true fan should know Carolina Panthers: Corey Thornton, CB "A coaching source called Thornton, an undrafted free agent rookie who made Carolina’s initial 53-man roster, the 'most consistent performer of any young guy in camp.' If the Panthers continue to face big questions about their defense this fall, Thornton, who will show up on special teams initially, could see playing time." 25 most intriguing players in NFL this season: Aaron Rodgers, Travis Hunter, Micah Parsons 15. Bryce Young, QB, Carolina Panthers "The 2023 top pick finds himself in a precarious position. Benched early last season by rookie head coach Dave Canales, Young managed to recover, regain his job and show some signs down the stretch that suggest he might be starting to get it. But the Panthers need to see him elevate his game and deliver on a consistent level. Carolina has endured six straight double-digit loss seasons. If Young can’t spearhead a turnaround this season, owner David Tepper could be looking for his replacement next offseason." Intel on all 32 NFL teams: Rome Odunze breakout, Drake Maye buzz, trade rumors and more "Defensive lineman Derrick Brown has somewhat quietly been a high-impact player for a few years, and judging by conversations with those around him this season, it doesn’t sound like there’s any dropoff in sight. Brown has continued to impress this summer and should be a force, although the rest of that Panthers defense continues to need a lot of work."

Not seeing much news on Twitter today. Gonna see if there's relevant articles and videos when things clear up.

He might throw a coordinator instead of a chair.

I'm guessing that the plan was to rotate him with Coker in order to offset both of their conditioning issues, but now with Coker out that's going to likely give JHJ some opportunities.

These kids are not ready for the halftime ass chewing BB is about to hit them with.

Bad early whistle

tbh, my expectations are low until proven otherwise. I'm hopeful to see the team come out of the gate swinging, but there's a lot of questions that still need to be answered that we've been asking all offseason. Looking at the moves that the team has made and the way that current contracts for this roster are set up, I get the feeling that the team is looking to compete but it's all about evaluating whether or not they're going to need to invest in a new signal caller to start the 2026 season. The offense needs to hit the ground running and build off of last season's momentum. If they come out sputtering and can't figure it out quickly, they're going to dig a hole that they're not going to be able to get themselves out of. Fingers crossed that the defense comes together quickly. They won't be a top-10 unit but pls just don't be bottom-5.

Got the TV on just in time to catch the TD. Anything noteworthy on the opening drive?

Assuming you're genuinely confused and not feigning ignorance, it's worth reviewing those last two sentences that were originally quoted: In one breath, there is a declaration that there is "no justification". In the next, "there is a bit of nuance that shouldn't just be ignored." And then ended with, "should not be entertained." It reads like a contradictory "no excuses" sandwich that suggests that there is nuance because we're supposed to just look at the other players at their position when that's already being done? Then there's the contradiction of suggesting that nuance "shouldn't just be ignored" being followed by suggesting that nuance "should not be entertained." Hopefully that helps with us understanding one another better.

Practice tweets/news from today (will post videos in the next cpl of posts if there are any worthwhile): K Ryan Fitzgerald now wearing #10. QB Hendon Hooker has #12. WR Dalevon Campbell has #81. RB DeeJay Dallas was in #1 but it's currently a practice-only number as he was playing the part of Jag's RB Travis Etienne on the scout team (his real number is #20). WR Jalen Coker walked out with a compression sleeve on his left leg. Later seen on the bike. LG Damien Lewis not wearing the red practice jersey anymore, should be full go for Thursday. LT Ikem Ekwonu was at practice but not dressed out as he recovers from an appendectomy. Worked out on the sideline with Jalen Coker + RB Jonathon Brooks. WRs Tetairoa McMillan, Xavier Legette, and Hunter Renfrow were all exempt from special teams practice. Likely three starters for Thursday. OT Yosh Nijman got the first looks at LT today. During the post-practice presser, Canales said that there was a lot of good energy today and that offense won the 1-on-1s which included a 40yd throw from Bryce Young to Xavier Legette early to "set the tone" (per Canales). Also stated that Icky is currently day-to-day. Commented on having a training plan for Coker this passed offseason and that he did a great job following it (though the quad issue is one he has had in the past). Renfrow's locker is between Dalton and Hooker (left) and Young (right). Sounds like they're trying to get Renfrow on the same page as the QBs in this offense to replace AT's role as that second set of "QB eyes" on the field. Icky talked about his symptoms that led to his surgery and mentioned that his dad, a physician, was who got him to go. Won't rush himself back, but hasn't ruled out playing Sunday. Renfrow said he had others, but he was either going to play for the Panthers or not at all. Said Bryce called him during the process and that when he was released the team mentioned that the Thielen trade might be coming. Got the news while picking up a trailer at his other job. Also said that Canales told him that he didn't think that he was physically ready yet but wanted him back on the practice squad. The Coker injury changed the calculus.

Nothing wrong with a difference of opinion at all. I think we can both agree though that going from "there is no justification" to "there is nuance" is an abrupt pivot... enough to make anybody do a double-take.

The way you went from "there is no justification" to "there is a bit of nuance" made my head spin.

At this point, I wouldn't be surprised if somebody claimed the Teppers demanded that the players voted for the current captains.