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The Carolina Panthers' 2024 season took an unexpected turn, marked by a disheartening and lackadaisical performance in their opener. The defense struggled tremendously, surrendering a staggering 115 rushing yards in just the first half.
Read MoreDespite his status as one of the league's highest-paid right tackles with a contract worth $30 million per year, Moton faced scrutiny after allowing 40 pressures throughout the season. The same 40 pressures were enough to send Derrick Brown to the Pro Bowl!
Read MoreWhat Panthers fan wouldn't want this type of staff in Charlotte? Given the fact that the Panthers have already completed a virtual interview with Slowik, there is hope. Tepper has made some poor choices early on in his ownership tenure, but he has a chance to right nearly all of those wrongs. Bring Slowik to Carolina and get #1 back in the building.
Read MoreThis rebuild will not be completed in a single offseason, so draft choices and free-agent acquisitions must be tailored to that vision. Otherwise, it's all for naught. We've seen this twice already with the Rhule and Reich coaching hires happening with existing general managers already in place. Furthermore, the pair needs to live and die together. This encourages the GM to make smart picks and signings with coaches' input and enables the coach to get the most out of that talent.
Read MoreTepper wasn't bad; he just wasn't good. He wasn't offputting entirely, but he wasn't endearing in the least. Instead of opening up to tough questions, Tepper kept the press conference brief. When he fielded some of the tougher questions, like about the process of selecting Bryce Young #1, he responded with statements like, "The process was done the way the process was done."
Read MoreEntering the arena of NFL betting is requires calculated decisions and keen insights. As the season unfolds, each game presents a fresh set of variables and considerations that, when understood, can transform the spectator into a participant in the action.
Read MoreWill Fitterer who’s seemingly in the hot seat try to save his job by pulling the trigger on one of these guys or do the Panthers ride the season out with what they got and improve elsewhere?
Read MoreThrough four weeks of the Panthers 2023 season, I can’t help but think of that scene from Revenge of the Nerds where they chanted “our house is burning down” standing outside of the remains of the Alpha Beta house.
Read MoreCarolina’s defense has been about the only bright spot this season, but missing stud corner Jaycee Horn makes for a difficult task when facing teams with good receivers—and Seattle has some really good receivers.
Read MoreFrank Reich led his press conference with the obvious: Bryce Young missed practice with an ankle injury.
Read MoreSimms believes both CJ Stroud and Anthony Richardson look a clear notch ahead of Young.
Read MoreStarting left guard Brady Christensen tore his bicep late in the Panthers’ opener against the Falcons.
Read MoreJaycee Horn went down in the first half of Carolina’s opening game against the Atlanta Falcons. It was a non-contact injury that Frank Reich reported Horn knew immediately that it was severe, noting a “pop.” Reich hesitantly discussed the matter, noting that they were still evaluating the injury and suggesting that Horn is seeking second opinions. Grade three hamstring tears sometimes come with a popping sensation and require surgery for ideal recovery. The timeline to return to sporting-like activities is 16-24 weeks.
Frank Reich calls Jaycee Horn’s hamstring injury “serious.” Adds IR and surgery are on the table. Said Horn felt a “pop” pic.twitter.com/VDCYFx5hRD
— Carolina Blitz (@KeepBlitzin) September 13, 2023
With the team noting surgery is on the table, Horn likely suffered a full tear. This would sideline Horn likely for the remainder of the season. This would make for the 3rd consecutive season where Horn suffered a signifcant injury.
By Tony Dunn
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Injury prone is a terrible label, but as the injuries continue to pile up, it’s hard to fight off the classification. At the very least, Horn has had some real tough luck while in Carolina.
Read MoreThis issue gained even more attention after the recent game between the Jets and the Bills, where Aaron Rodgers suffered a potentially season-ending injury. After the game, running back Breece Hall shared his thoughts
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