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From Darin: Panthers getting numbers back


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Strange sight at Panthers practice Wednesday, as four quarterbacks took part for the first time since the preseason.

Jimmy Clausen was cleared by doctors after suffering a concussion, meaning he'll start Sunday at Cleveland barring a setback.

Also, Brian St.Pierre was able to throw some, after a bout of arm, shoulder and back soreness from his surprise start.

Coupled with Tony Pike and new practice squader Keith Null, the Panthers had more passers than they knew what to do with.

They also got RB Jonathan Stewart back on the practice field after he missed two weeks with a concussion, along with WR Brandon LaFell.

LG Travelle Wharton (toe) is still out of practice, along with backup Ss Marcus Hudson (ankle) and Jordan Pugh (hamstring).

-- Darin Gantt

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I'm interested to see what we do with Stewart now that he's back. At this point I'm inclined to say lets just let Goodson keep doing his thing since Stewart has forgotten how to play like he used to. (correction: not getting the blocks he used to)

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yeah. i almost feel optimistic about our chances. gotta think big picture here.

I don't know....something just makes me think that this is going to be a good and a bad week at the same time..

I think stewart gets it going and clausen has a good day and the panthers win...

The bad part - we beat the Browns and have a 2nd win

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I don't know....something just makes me think that this is going to be a good and a bad week at the same time..

I think stewart gets it going and clausen has a good day and the panthers win...

The bad part - we beat the Browns and have a 2nd win

thats my dilemma as well. i want the panthers to win, just because i'm a fan, and i think we could actually pull it off this week.

on the other hand...i want that #1 overall and i don't want anything to screw that up.

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