Maybe we should start wondering why some of these coaches go on these speaking tours. Matt Rhule did it when he was lobbying for a college job after being fired in Carolina. Sean Payton may be doing it now. Is the interest in Payton the coach what we thought it was?

Matt Rhule reported today that Gonzalez injury was “significant” and “long-term.” Gonzalez will be visiting a specialist according to Matt Rhule.

Darnold looked to have been in strong control of the backup quarterback position as he started the second half and rushed for a touchdown. Darnold’s week got worse as he suffered an ankle injury in the third quarter. Reports suggest it is likely a high ankle sprain.

The Carolina Panthers won their final preseason game by routing the Buffalo Bills, 21-0. Nevertheless, it was a costly victory for Carolina as field-goal kicker Zane Gonzalez, and backup quarterback Sam Darnold fell to injury. Gonzalez tweaked his groan warming up, and Darnold folded his ankle, leaving fans wondering if this final preseason game was a win or a loss. PJ Walker may have been the real winner, as Darnold could be out for a considerable time.

Carolina lost more than just a preseason football game to the New England Patriots. They also look to have lost Matt Corral for the entirety of his rookie year after he suffered a Lisfranc injury in the fourth quarter. Unfortunately, it's a foot injury that Panthers fans are far too familiar with the pain after it derailed Cam Newton's career in Carolina.

Christian McCaffrey is ready to fight back against the critics this year, and it started with literal fights in joint practices between the Carolina Panthers and the New England Patriots this week.

Defensive end Brian Burns became the first Carolina Panther to crack the NFL Top 100 at #76.

Does anyone genuinely think Rhule will bet his job on Darnold this season? Is there really anything he could do to win the starting position? It seems Herculean at best, and a week in hasn’t suggested that he’s conquering the challenge. Oh, and has anyone seen Darnold address the press? They sure have been willing to put Mayfield on the mic.

The first tidbit from the first training camp practice wasn’t the best news. Jaycee Horn didn’t practice. He didn’t even dress. He found himself assigned to the Active-Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. This is precautionary, Carolina reports, as Horn is dealing with some soreness and they want to be careful in bringing him back after missing 13 games last season with a broken foot.

It shouldn't be surprising; the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are all in! The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed Julio Jones today as they attempt to get another ring for those blinged-out Tom Brady fingers. Missing out on another Super Bowl made Brady flirt with retirement for enough time to shoot a series of Hertz Rental Car commercials, but he’s back, and the Buccaneers are chasing the Lombardi once again.

Here are five questions I hope are answered during the 2022 training camp.

Despite owing 18 million in guaranteed money, Carolina should release Darnold before training camp to create a more defined vision at the quarterback position and to make sure that rookie quarterback Matt Corral’s development isn’t slowed by failed past decisions.

According to Ian Rappaport, the Carolina Panthers have re-signed tight end Ian Thomas on a 3-year contract worth $16.5M. Thomas, who was slated to become an unrestricted free agent, will receive $6.435M cash year one and $8M fully guaranteed. The deal, which isn’t bad given that he only had 18 catches for 188 yards, struck many fans as a bit rich f