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| Jonathan Stewart is in the mix to be the Panthers kick returner in 2008, even though he could also be their No. 1 running back. "Jonathan Stewart was one of the leaders in the country, as well as leading the Pac-10. He's the guy who'll start off with those duties when we go to (training) camp," head coach John Fox tells the Charlotte Observer. "Not only is he an outstanding running back, but that was one of the key factors but in our search for a kickoff returner -- that we were able to address that." |
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| Rookie tight end Gary Barnidge (Louisville) stood out in mini-camp over the weekend for the Panthers, according to CarolinaGrowl.com. |
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| Jason Carter has reportedly been the most impressive player for the Panthers in mini-camp, according to CarolinaGrowl.com. Carter has displayed great athleticism and made a few amazing catches over the weekend. |
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| Tyler Brayton is still working as the starter at right defensive end opposite Julius Peppers, according to CarolinaGrowl.com. |
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| Rookie offensive tackle Jeff Otah is sitting out of practice to rest a high ankle sprain from last season, but is expected to be ready for team coaching sessions in June, according to CarolinaGrowl.com. |
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| Jake Delhomme's arm continues to look very strong, according to CarolinaGrowl.com. He is recovering from elbow surgery, and is reportedly throwing the ball better now than he has in his three previous seasons. |
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| Chris Gamble and Ken Lucas are still working as the Panthers' starting cornerbacks in practice, according to CarolinaGrowl.com. |
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| Charlotte Observer sports columnist Scott Fowler advises there is no way the Carolina Panthers will move Jon Beason out of the middle linebacker position. There has been some speculation in the national media that rookie Dan Conner could man the middle, pushing Beason to the outside. |
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| Jake Delhomme is almost giddy with the condition of his elbow after Tommy John surgery. He is throwing more pain free than he has in years, according to the Charlotte Observer. |
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| Dwayne Jarrett had a nice performance at the Carolina Panthers’ weekend mini-camp, catching almost everything thrown to him and looking the part of a former 2007 second-round pick, according to the Charlotte Observer. |
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| Despite the rumors, the Carolina Panthers never guaranteed new receiver D.J. Hackett a starting spot to persuade him to sign on the dotted line, according to the Charlotte Observer. "Nah," Hackett said when asked if that had been part of the deal. "That's not my job; my job is just to play, so I don't worry about that." Hackett, who made several fine catches over the course of the five weekend workouts, was talking at the conclusion of Carolina's minicamp practices. He did say that the chance to get considerable playing time figured into his decision. "Definitely, especially when you've got a good quarterback [Jake Delhomme] to throw you the ball. When you go somewhere and you're the only guy and the quarterback's not putting it on the money, he can't really help you." |
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| Rookie tight end Gary Barnidge has a very good shot of unseating Jeff King, as the Carolina Panthers starter if he’s able to grasp the offense quickly, according to Pro Football Weekly. |
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| Cornerback Richard Marshall stepped in and started at cornerback late in 2007 after Chris Gamble was forced to play with a cast on his injured right wrist. Now healthy, Gamble is back with the first team at cornerback along with Ken Lucas, while Marshall returns to being the No. 3 corner. However, that could change, according to the Charlotte Observer. “I think Richard is a fine player,” Fox said. “In our base defense only two of them get to start. We’ll see how that develops. We have great competition there and those guys will settle that.” |
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| Although he won’t say it, it’s pretty clear that head coach John Fox views the acquisitions of veteran wide receivers Muhsin Muhammad and D.J. Hackett as a dramatic upgrade over last year’s twosome of Keary Colbert and Drew Carter, according to the Charlotte Observer. “That’s what you try to do is regroup in the off-season,” Fox said. “That was an area where we felt like we needed to add some depth. Not just good players, but good guys, too. I think we hit on both of those guys.” Muhammad ran with the starters during minicamp while Hackett was the No. 3 receiver. Dwayne Jarrett and Ryne Robinson continue to battle for the No. 4 spot, but the receiver who really impressed this weekend was Jason Carter. Carter spent most of last year on the team’s practice squad before being called up late in the season. He made two nice receptions during Saturday’s practice. |
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| Jake Delhomme continued to look strong throwing the ball on Sunday, even stepping up the length of some of his throws on the final day of minicamp, according to the Charlotte Observer. Delhomme, who’d been mostly limited to 15- and 20-yard tosses during the first two days, made a handful of 30- and 40-yard throws under the watchful eye of trainer Ryan Vermillion. Delhomme’s right arm didn’t seem to bother him at all during the three-day minicamp, leaving coach John Fox feeling optimistic that he won’t have any problems this season. “He’s looked very, very good,” Fox said. “His arm looks stronger than it has ever looked.” |
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| Dwayne Jarrett has looked good during the team's weekend minicamp, the Charlotte Observer observes. |
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| DeAngelo Williams doesn't mind sharing the Panthers' workload at running back with rookie Jonathan Stewart, according to the AP. The team released DeShaun Foster, but replaced him with Stewart with the 13th overall pick in the draft. Williams knows he will split time with Stewart like he did with Foster and commented, " It didn’t bother me at all. I still have the same mind-set whether I’m the starter or not the starter. I was thinking everybody is going to the two-back system, so whether he starts the game off or I start the game off, we’ll both get the same amount of carries, give or take a few."
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| Prolific pass rushing DE Julius Peppers may be moving from the left side of the defensive line to the right, according to CarolinaGrowl.com. |
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| The Carolina Panthers third round draft pick Charles Godfrey worked with the first team at free safety during the first minicamp practice, according to the Rock Hill Herald. |
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| Defensive end Tyler Brayton worked with the starters on the left side during the first day of the Carolina Panthers weekend minicamp, according to the Rock Hill Herald. Defensive end Julius Peppers lined up on the right side, replacing Mike Rucker there. |
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| Linebacker Jon Beason won't participate in the Carolina Panthers weekend minicamp after undergoing wrist surgery earlier in the week, according to the Rock Hill Herald. |
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| Quarterback Jake Delhomme threw exactly 34 passes Friday morning during individual drills as he eases back from Tommy John surgery, according to the Rock Hill Herald. This report contradicts an earlier update by the Gaston Gazette, that Delhomme wouldn’t participate. |
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| Jake Delhomme will be held out of the Carolina Panthers first minicamp, because he’s still rehabilitating his surgically repaired elbow, according to the Gaston Gazette. Delhomme, who is coming off Tommy John elbow surgery, is expected to be ready for training camp. |
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