Carolina Panthers news Archives - SportzBonanza SportzBonanza Mon, 01 Jan 2024 13:55:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Panthers Owner Lashes Out Following Shutout Defeat to Jags https://sportzbonanza.com/panthers-owner-lashes-out-following-shutout-defeat-to-jags/ Mon, 01 Jan 2024 06:12:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=23234 Carolina Panthers owner David TepperThe Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper was caught on video venting his frustration in his open-air suite at the EverBank Stadium during the Panthers’ blowout 26-0 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. The video in question appeared to show Tepper throwing a drink in the direction of Jaguars fans. The video was captured with […]

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The Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper was caught on video venting his frustration in his open-air suite at the EverBank Stadium during the Panthers’ blowout 26-0 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. The video in question appeared to show Tepper throwing a drink in the direction of Jaguars fans.

The video was captured with about three minutes left to play in the game as quarterback Bryce Young made an interception. Young also allowed his frustration to get the best of him, throwing a tablet down on the ground in frustration following a sack made earlier in the game. A spokesperson of the Panthers declined to comment when approached by reporters while NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy stated that the league is “aware of the video” and has “no further comment at this time.”

With this loss, the Panthers fell to a 2-14 record, remaining rooted to the bottom of the NFC South while also being guaranteed to exhibit the NFL’s worst team record this season. To add insult to injury, the Chicago Bears own the Panthers’ pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, which is the top selection overall.

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Panthers Fire Head Coach Frank Reich After 11 Games https://sportzbonanza.com/panthers-fire-head-coach-frank-reich-after-11-games/ Tue, 28 Nov 2023 06:22:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=22812 Frank Reich giving an interview during the Super Bowl LII Opening Night in 2018The Carolina Panthers announced on Monday that they have fired their head coach Frank Reich. The move ends Reich’s stint with the franchise after only 11 games. The Panthers announced the news with a statement from owner David Tepper, who thanked Reich for “his dedication and service”. Tepper said that special teams coordinator Chris Tabor […]

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The Carolina Panthers announced on Monday that they have fired their head coach Frank Reich. The move ends Reich’s stint with the franchise after only 11 games.

The Panthers announced the news with a statement from owner David Tepper, who thanked Reich for “his dedication and service”. Tepper said that special teams coordinator Chris Tabor will take over as a head coach on an interim basis.

Reich is out after the Panthers suffered a 17-10 loss to the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. The loss dropped them to 1-10, the worst record in the league.

The Panthers hired Reich in January and later traded up in the 2023 NFL Draft to take Alabama’s quarterback Bryce Young with the first overall pick. The expectation was that Reich, given his reputation as an offensive guru, was an ideal candidate to develop Young and turn him into a franchise signal-caller.

However, the Panthers never managed to get their offense going this season, with Reich even giving up playcalling duties to offensive coordinator Thomas Brown at one point. Young, on the other hand, didn’t do much to help the cause, completing 61.7% of his passes and throwing for 1,877 yards, nine touchdowns, and eight interceptions.

The Panthers are reportedly expected to pursue an offensive-minded head coach once again. Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is considered to be the favorite for the job, having interviewed with the team before Tepper opted for Reich.

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Panthers to Induct Julius Peppers and Muhsin Muhammad Into Franchise’s Hall of Honor https://sportzbonanza.com/panthers-to-induct-julius-peppers-and-muhsin-muhammad-into-franchises-hall-of-honor/ Thu, 13 Jul 2023 06:15:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=21479 Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius PeppersThe Carolina Panthers Hall of Honor is getting two new members later this year. The franchise announced earlier this week that defensive end Julius Peppers and wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad are set to be inducted in their HOH at the halftime of the Week 7 home game against the Houston Texans. Peppers was drafted by […]

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The Carolina Panthers Hall of Honor is getting two new members later this year. The franchise announced earlier this week that defensive end Julius Peppers and wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad are set to be inducted in their HOH at the halftime of the Week 7 home game against the Houston Texans.

Peppers was drafted by the Panthers in 2002 and spent the first eight years of his NFL career in Carolina. He made four All-Pro teams and earned six Pro Bowl honors during that time. He later played with the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers before rejoining the Panthers and retiring with the franchise in 2018.

Peppers still holds Panthers’ franchise records for most sacks (97) and forced fumbles (34). He is also fourth on NFL’s all-time sack leaders list with 159.5 career sacks and is the only player in NFL history to have at least 150 sacks and 10 interceptions.

Muhammad played 11 of his 14 years in the league with the Panthers. He was a two-time Pro Bowler and had one First-Team All-Pro selection while with the franchise.

Muhammad currently holds six franchise records, including the most receiving touchdowns in a season with 16. His 85-yard touchdown catch in Super Bowl XXXVIII still stands as the longest TD reception in Super Bowl history.

“Muhsin Muhammad and Julius Peppers were drafted by the Panthers. Both became All-Pros here. Both came back to Carolina to finish their careers. This is another homecoming, a permanent one,” said Panthers owner David Tepper in a statement.

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Carolina Panthers Select Bryce Young as No. 1 Overall Pick in NFL Draft https://sportzbonanza.com/carolina-panthers-select-bryce-young-as-no-1-overall-pick-in-nfl-draft/ Fri, 28 Apr 2023 14:35:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=20937 Bryce Young after being picked first in the NFL Draft at Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri in April 2023The Carolina Panthers selected Bryce Young in the first round of this year’s NFL Draft on Thursday night, making Young the number one overall pick on the night. Panthers owner David Tepper stated that he believes that selecting Young could make all the difference as his franchise chases down the first Super Bowl victory in […]

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The Carolina Panthers selected Bryce Young in the first round of this year’s NFL Draft on Thursday night, making Young the number one overall pick on the night.

Panthers owner David Tepper stated that he believes that selecting Young could make all the difference as his franchise chases down the first Super Bowl victory in its history.

“When we went through the process with these quarterbacks, we asked ourselves, ‘Which one of these guys will be a guy that can take us?'” Tepper revealed later at a news conference during which he never sat down. “Not to talk about all the different guys, but we thought this guy had the highest probability of winning Super Bowls.”

During his time at Alabama, Young impressed with his skill as a quarterback despite his lower-than-average height of 6-2 ½ and 204 pounds for the position. The 21-year-old player is the winner of the 2021 Heisman Trophy.

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Bears Trade the No. 1 Pick in the 2023 NFL Draft to the Panthers for a Massive Haul https://sportzbonanza.com/bears-trade-the-no-1-pick-in-the-2023-nfl-draft-to-the-panthers-for-a-massive-haul/ Sat, 11 Mar 2023 06:51:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=20374 A Carolina Panthers helmetAfter years of living in quarterback purgatory, the Carolina Panthers decided they had enough. The Panthers made a blockbuster trade with the Chicago Bears that will see them acquire the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft and give them a chance to select their signal-caller of the future. The Bears previously made it […]

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After years of living in quarterback purgatory, the Carolina Panthers decided they had enough. The Panthers made a blockbuster trade with the Chicago Bears that will see them acquire the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft and give them a chance to select their signal-caller of the future.

The Bears previously made it clear to the rest of the league that they were willing to trade the pick and then sat back to see who gave them the best offer. While the teams like the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts expressed interest, Carolina ended up coming through.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Panthers are sending this year’s No. 9 and No. 61 picks, a 2024 first-round selection in 2024, a second-round pick in 2025, and star wideout DJ Moore to Chicago.

The trade represents a massive win for the Bears and their general manager Ryan Poles. The team was never going to select a quarterback, considering they believe Justin Fields is the future, especially after a promising 2022 campaign.

By making the trade with the Panthers, Chicago now replenished their draft chest that will help them put a competitive team around Fields while also getting him a No. 1 option at the wide position in Moore. In his five years in the league, Moore went past 1,000 receiving yards three times despite playing with eight different quarterbacks.

The Panthers, on the other hand, have been aggressively pursuing an upgrade on the QB position in recent years. They were involved in trade talks with Pro Bowlers Matthew Stafford and Deshaun Watson but couldn’t get the deal done. By getting the No. 1 pick, they can now solve their QB problem and select one of the signal-callers from a talented 2023 class.

While the Panthers are expected to take a good look at all options, most believe the team is leaning towards Ohio State’s C. J. Stroud.

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Panthers’ Jim Caldwell Ends Head Coaching Job Search, Committed to Team https://sportzbonanza.com/panthers-jim-caldwell-ends-head-coaching-job-search-committed-to-team/ Wed, 22 Feb 2023 18:40:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=20179 Jim Caldwell with the Detroit Lions in 2017The Carolina Panthers senior assistant Jim Caldwell revealed that his search for a head coaching role has come to an end. The 68-year-old Caldwell was previously the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions, the latter of which he was dismissed from in 2017. “Right now, the only job that I’m concerned about […]

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The Carolina Panthers senior assistant Jim Caldwell revealed that his search for a head coaching role has come to an end. The 68-year-old Caldwell was previously the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions, the latter of which he was dismissed from in 2017.

“Right now, the only job that I’m concerned about is the job I do here, right here and now,” Caldwell announced, signalling his intention to stay on with the Panthers. “I’m not worried about the future or anything else. I don’t plan on being a head coach from this point forward.”

Since losing his job with the Lions, Caldwell has interviewed for over half a dozen head coaching jobs, including the opening left by the Panthers and the Denver Broncos.

Frank Reich ultimately landed the head coaching job, beating eight other candidates to the position. He subsequently hired Caldwell as a senior assistant, recognizing Caldwell’s experience and relying on him to report on all phases of the Panthers’ game.

A veteran of the game, Caldwell has been on the coaching staff of two Super Bowl-winning teams—in 2006, he was the assistant head coach of the Indianapolis Colts and in 2012 he served as the offensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens.

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Carolina Panthers Hire Thomas Brown as Offensive Coordinator https://sportzbonanza.com/carolina-panthers-hire-thomas-brown-as-offensive-coordinator/ Mon, 20 Feb 2023 06:22:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=20144 A Carolina Panthers helmetThe New Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich completed his final appointment to his coaching staff, hiring Thomas Brown as offensive coordinator on Friday. Brown decided to join the Panthers after his application to become the Houston Texans’ head coach was unsuccessful. Brown has spent the last 12 seasons as a coaching assistant in the […]

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The New Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich completed his final appointment to his coaching staff, hiring Thomas Brown as offensive coordinator on Friday. Brown decided to join the Panthers after his application to become the Houston Texans’ head coach was unsuccessful.

Brown has spent the last 12 seasons as a coaching assistant in the NFL. He spent the last two seasons at the Los Angeles Rams, serving as the assistant head coach and tight ends coach last season. He was the team’s assistant head coach/running backs coach during his first season with the Rams when the team went on to win the Super Bowl.

While it remains unclear whether Brown will call plays on Reich’s behalf, Brown did admit during his introductory news conference that this is a part of the job that he enjoys.

The 36-year-old Brown joins fellow new additions Ejiro Evero, Tem Lukabu, Bert Watts, and Devin Fitzsimmons. Evero joined as the team’s defensive coordinator, Lukabu as outside linebackers coach, Watts as safeties coach, and Fitzsimmons as assistant special teams coach.

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Panthers Hire Jim Caldwell as Senior Assistant https://sportzbonanza.com/panthers-hire-jim-caldwell-as-senior-assistant/ Thu, 16 Feb 2023 06:34:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=20094 Jim Caldwell with the Detroit Lions in 2017The new Carolina Panthers coach Frank Reich has continued adding to his coaching staff, hiring former Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell as his senior assistant. Joining Caldwell is former Panthers and Houston Texans coach Dom Capers, who was hired last week as a senior defensive consultant. While Capers will work directly […]

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The new Carolina Panthers coach Frank Reich has continued adding to his coaching staff, hiring former Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell as his senior assistant.

Joining Caldwell is former Panthers and Houston Texans coach Dom Capers, who was hired last week as a senior defensive consultant. While Capers will work directly with defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, Caldwell will be tasked with coaching the offense, defense, and special teams.

Caldwell was head coach of the Indianapolis Colts from 2009 to 2011, where he won the 2019 AFC Championship. He then coached the Detroit Lions from 2014 until 2017. He obtained winning records with both teams; 26-22 with the Colts and 62-50 with the Lions. He also reached the postseason twice with each team.

Reich has still not divulged whether he will hire an offensive coordinator or call the plays himself. He is believed to currently be targeting Los Angeles Rams assistant head coach/tight ends coach Thomas Brown for the role. According to reports, Brown is due to have a second interview with the Panthers this week.

Unlike previous coach Matt Rhule, Reich is bringing in a coaching staff with plenty of NFL experience. One of the main criticisms of Rhule was that most of his team followed him from Baylor.

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Panthers Appoint Ejiro Evero as New Defensive Coordinator https://sportzbonanza.com/panthers-appoint-ejiro-evero-as-new-defensive-coordinator/ Mon, 06 Feb 2023 16:15:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=19980 A Carolina Panthers helmetThe Carolina Panthers have reached an agreement to sign Ejiro Evero as the team’s new defensive coordinator, making him the latest appointment to the coaching staff of new head coach Frank Reich. Evero spent last season as the Denver Broncos’ defensive coordinator. New Broncos’ coach Sean Payton agreed to let Evero out of his contract […]

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The Carolina Panthers have reached an agreement to sign Ejiro Evero as the team’s new defensive coordinator, making him the latest appointment to the coaching staff of new head coach Frank Reich.

Evero spent last season as the Denver Broncos’ defensive coordinator. New Broncos’ coach Sean Payton agreed to let Evero out of his contract with the team so that he could acquire the freedom to pursue other jobs.

Before entering the running for his new defensive coordinator role, Evero had interviewed for the position of Panthers head coach. He also applied for head coaching jobs with the Arizona Cardinals and the Indianapolis Colts.

Under Evero, the Broncos finished within the top 10 in the league in total defense and rushing defense despite being hit by an array of injury setbacks. For one stretch of the season leading up to Christmas Day, the Broncos had the top-scoring defense in the NFL.

Overall, the Panthers’ defense is considered to be that of a team ranked seventh to 10th in the NFL. While Carolina typically plays with a 4-3 defensive base, the team may be shifted to Evero’s 3-4 setup.

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Panthers Anticipate QB Competition Between Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold https://sportzbonanza.com/panthers-anticipate-qb-competition-between-baker-mayfield-and-sam-darnold/ Wed, 13 Jul 2022 06:28:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=18712 Baker Mayfield with the Browns in 2018The Carolina Panthers’ quarterback dilemma didn’t become any clearer after the team traded for 2018’s first overall pick Baker Mayfield last week. According to the Panthers’ general manager Scott Fitterer, Mayfield isn’t guaranteed a starting gig, and the team anticipates him to compete for it with last year’s starter Sam Darnold. “The reason why we […]

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The Carolina Panthers’ quarterback dilemma didn’t become any clearer after the team traded for 2018’s first overall pick Baker Mayfield last week. According to the Panthers’ general manager Scott Fitterer, Mayfield isn’t guaranteed a starting gig, and the team anticipates him to compete for it with last year’s starter Sam Darnold.

“The reason why we added Baker was to make the group better as a whole,” said Fitterer.

According to Fitterer, the Panthers hope that competition will get the best out of both QBs.

“Sam is very much a part of this competition,” he added. “I think they’re both gonna rise and play their best football they have.”

Mayfield and Darnold were considered the best QB prospects in the 2018 class and were both in the conversation to go first overall. The Cleveland Browns, who owned the pick, went with Mayfield while Darnold landed with the New York Jets.

In his four years with the Browns, Mayfield completed 61.6 percent of his passes while throwing for 14,125 yards, 92 touchdowns, and 56 interceptions. He is 29-30 as a starter and coming off of a disappointing campaign that saw him post career-lows across the board and struggles with a shoulder injury. His shortcomings in 2021 prompted the Browns to trade for Pro Bowler Deshaun Watson and move on from the former Oklahoma star.

Darnold, on the other hand, had an even rougher journey in the NFL and is 17-32 as a starter. He completed 59.8% of his passes for 10,624 yards, 54 TDs, and 52 picks. The Jets moved on from him one year earlier than the Browns did with Mayfield, trading the USC product to Carolina ahead of the 2021 season. Despite starting the campaign with three wins, Darnold fell apart later in the season and was even benched at one point.

When the 2022 season kicks off, one of these young quarterbacks will have the opportunity to resurrect his career, while the other one will probably struggle to get a chance to start ever again. It remains to be seen which one is Mayfield and which one is Darnold.

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The Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper was caught on video venting his frustration in his open-air suite at the EverBank Stadium during the Panthers’ blowout 26-0 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. The video in question appeared to show Tepper throwing a drink in the direction of Jaguars fans.

The video was captured with about three minutes left to play in the game as quarterback Bryce Young made an interception. Young also allowed his frustration to get the best of him, throwing a tablet down on the ground in frustration following a sack made earlier in the game. A spokesperson of the Panthers declined to comment when approached by reporters while NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy stated that the league is “aware of the video” and has “no further comment at this time.”

With this loss, the Panthers fell to a 2-14 record, remaining rooted to the bottom of the NFC South while also being guaranteed to exhibit the NFL’s worst team record this season. To add insult to injury, the Chicago Bears own the Panthers’ pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, which is the top selection overall.

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Panthers Fire Head Coach Frank Reich After 11 Games https://sportzbonanza.com/panthers-fire-head-coach-frank-reich-after-11-games/ Tue, 28 Nov 2023 06:22:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=22812 Frank Reich giving an interview during the Super Bowl LII Opening Night in 2018The Carolina Panthers announced on Monday that they have fired their head coach Frank Reich. The move ends Reich’s stint with the franchise after only 11 games. The Panthers announced the news with a statement from owner David Tepper, who thanked Reich for “his dedication and service”. Tepper said that special teams coordinator Chris Tabor […]

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The Carolina Panthers announced on Monday that they have fired their head coach Frank Reich. The move ends Reich’s stint with the franchise after only 11 games.

The Panthers announced the news with a statement from owner David Tepper, who thanked Reich for “his dedication and service”. Tepper said that special teams coordinator Chris Tabor will take over as a head coach on an interim basis.

Reich is out after the Panthers suffered a 17-10 loss to the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. The loss dropped them to 1-10, the worst record in the league.

The Panthers hired Reich in January and later traded up in the 2023 NFL Draft to take Alabama’s quarterback Bryce Young with the first overall pick. The expectation was that Reich, given his reputation as an offensive guru, was an ideal candidate to develop Young and turn him into a franchise signal-caller.

However, the Panthers never managed to get their offense going this season, with Reich even giving up playcalling duties to offensive coordinator Thomas Brown at one point. Young, on the other hand, didn’t do much to help the cause, completing 61.7% of his passes and throwing for 1,877 yards, nine touchdowns, and eight interceptions.

The Panthers are reportedly expected to pursue an offensive-minded head coach once again. Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is considered to be the favorite for the job, having interviewed with the team before Tepper opted for Reich.

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Panthers to Induct Julius Peppers and Muhsin Muhammad Into Franchise’s Hall of Honor https://sportzbonanza.com/panthers-to-induct-julius-peppers-and-muhsin-muhammad-into-franchises-hall-of-honor/ Thu, 13 Jul 2023 06:15:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=21479 Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius PeppersThe Carolina Panthers Hall of Honor is getting two new members later this year. The franchise announced earlier this week that defensive end Julius Peppers and wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad are set to be inducted in their HOH at the halftime of the Week 7 home game against the Houston Texans. Peppers was drafted by […]

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The Carolina Panthers Hall of Honor is getting two new members later this year. The franchise announced earlier this week that defensive end Julius Peppers and wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad are set to be inducted in their HOH at the halftime of the Week 7 home game against the Houston Texans.

Peppers was drafted by the Panthers in 2002 and spent the first eight years of his NFL career in Carolina. He made four All-Pro teams and earned six Pro Bowl honors during that time. He later played with the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers before rejoining the Panthers and retiring with the franchise in 2018.

Peppers still holds Panthers’ franchise records for most sacks (97) and forced fumbles (34). He is also fourth on NFL’s all-time sack leaders list with 159.5 career sacks and is the only player in NFL history to have at least 150 sacks and 10 interceptions.

Muhammad played 11 of his 14 years in the league with the Panthers. He was a two-time Pro Bowler and had one First-Team All-Pro selection while with the franchise.

Muhammad currently holds six franchise records, including the most receiving touchdowns in a season with 16. His 85-yard touchdown catch in Super Bowl XXXVIII still stands as the longest TD reception in Super Bowl history.

“Muhsin Muhammad and Julius Peppers were drafted by the Panthers. Both became All-Pros here. Both came back to Carolina to finish their careers. This is another homecoming, a permanent one,” said Panthers owner David Tepper in a statement.

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Carolina Panthers Select Bryce Young as No. 1 Overall Pick in NFL Draft https://sportzbonanza.com/carolina-panthers-select-bryce-young-as-no-1-overall-pick-in-nfl-draft/ Fri, 28 Apr 2023 14:35:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=20937 Bryce Young after being picked first in the NFL Draft at Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri in April 2023The Carolina Panthers selected Bryce Young in the first round of this year’s NFL Draft on Thursday night, making Young the number one overall pick on the night. Panthers owner David Tepper stated that he believes that selecting Young could make all the difference as his franchise chases down the first Super Bowl victory in […]

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The Carolina Panthers selected Bryce Young in the first round of this year’s NFL Draft on Thursday night, making Young the number one overall pick on the night.

Panthers owner David Tepper stated that he believes that selecting Young could make all the difference as his franchise chases down the first Super Bowl victory in its history.

“When we went through the process with these quarterbacks, we asked ourselves, ‘Which one of these guys will be a guy that can take us?'” Tepper revealed later at a news conference during which he never sat down. “Not to talk about all the different guys, but we thought this guy had the highest probability of winning Super Bowls.”

During his time at Alabama, Young impressed with his skill as a quarterback despite his lower-than-average height of 6-2 ½ and 204 pounds for the position. The 21-year-old player is the winner of the 2021 Heisman Trophy.

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Bears Trade the No. 1 Pick in the 2023 NFL Draft to the Panthers for a Massive Haul https://sportzbonanza.com/bears-trade-the-no-1-pick-in-the-2023-nfl-draft-to-the-panthers-for-a-massive-haul/ Sat, 11 Mar 2023 06:51:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=20374 A Carolina Panthers helmetAfter years of living in quarterback purgatory, the Carolina Panthers decided they had enough. The Panthers made a blockbuster trade with the Chicago Bears that will see them acquire the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft and give them a chance to select their signal-caller of the future. The Bears previously made it […]

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After years of living in quarterback purgatory, the Carolina Panthers decided they had enough. The Panthers made a blockbuster trade with the Chicago Bears that will see them acquire the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft and give them a chance to select their signal-caller of the future.

The Bears previously made it clear to the rest of the league that they were willing to trade the pick and then sat back to see who gave them the best offer. While the teams like the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts expressed interest, Carolina ended up coming through.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Panthers are sending this year’s No. 9 and No. 61 picks, a 2024 first-round selection in 2024, a second-round pick in 2025, and star wideout DJ Moore to Chicago.

The trade represents a massive win for the Bears and their general manager Ryan Poles. The team was never going to select a quarterback, considering they believe Justin Fields is the future, especially after a promising 2022 campaign.

By making the trade with the Panthers, Chicago now replenished their draft chest that will help them put a competitive team around Fields while also getting him a No. 1 option at the wide position in Moore. In his five years in the league, Moore went past 1,000 receiving yards three times despite playing with eight different quarterbacks.

The Panthers, on the other hand, have been aggressively pursuing an upgrade on the QB position in recent years. They were involved in trade talks with Pro Bowlers Matthew Stafford and Deshaun Watson but couldn’t get the deal done. By getting the No. 1 pick, they can now solve their QB problem and select one of the signal-callers from a talented 2023 class.

While the Panthers are expected to take a good look at all options, most believe the team is leaning towards Ohio State’s C. J. Stroud.

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Panthers’ Jim Caldwell Ends Head Coaching Job Search, Committed to Team https://sportzbonanza.com/panthers-jim-caldwell-ends-head-coaching-job-search-committed-to-team/ Wed, 22 Feb 2023 18:40:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=20179 Jim Caldwell with the Detroit Lions in 2017The Carolina Panthers senior assistant Jim Caldwell revealed that his search for a head coaching role has come to an end. The 68-year-old Caldwell was previously the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions, the latter of which he was dismissed from in 2017. “Right now, the only job that I’m concerned about […]

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The Carolina Panthers senior assistant Jim Caldwell revealed that his search for a head coaching role has come to an end. The 68-year-old Caldwell was previously the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions, the latter of which he was dismissed from in 2017.

“Right now, the only job that I’m concerned about is the job I do here, right here and now,” Caldwell announced, signalling his intention to stay on with the Panthers. “I’m not worried about the future or anything else. I don’t plan on being a head coach from this point forward.”

Since losing his job with the Lions, Caldwell has interviewed for over half a dozen head coaching jobs, including the opening left by the Panthers and the Denver Broncos.

Frank Reich ultimately landed the head coaching job, beating eight other candidates to the position. He subsequently hired Caldwell as a senior assistant, recognizing Caldwell’s experience and relying on him to report on all phases of the Panthers’ game.

A veteran of the game, Caldwell has been on the coaching staff of two Super Bowl-winning teams—in 2006, he was the assistant head coach of the Indianapolis Colts and in 2012 he served as the offensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens.

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Carolina Panthers Hire Thomas Brown as Offensive Coordinator https://sportzbonanza.com/carolina-panthers-hire-thomas-brown-as-offensive-coordinator/ Mon, 20 Feb 2023 06:22:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=20144 A Carolina Panthers helmetThe New Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich completed his final appointment to his coaching staff, hiring Thomas Brown as offensive coordinator on Friday. Brown decided to join the Panthers after his application to become the Houston Texans’ head coach was unsuccessful. Brown has spent the last 12 seasons as a coaching assistant in the […]

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The New Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich completed his final appointment to his coaching staff, hiring Thomas Brown as offensive coordinator on Friday. Brown decided to join the Panthers after his application to become the Houston Texans’ head coach was unsuccessful.

Brown has spent the last 12 seasons as a coaching assistant in the NFL. He spent the last two seasons at the Los Angeles Rams, serving as the assistant head coach and tight ends coach last season. He was the team’s assistant head coach/running backs coach during his first season with the Rams when the team went on to win the Super Bowl.

While it remains unclear whether Brown will call plays on Reich’s behalf, Brown did admit during his introductory news conference that this is a part of the job that he enjoys.

The 36-year-old Brown joins fellow new additions Ejiro Evero, Tem Lukabu, Bert Watts, and Devin Fitzsimmons. Evero joined as the team’s defensive coordinator, Lukabu as outside linebackers coach, Watts as safeties coach, and Fitzsimmons as assistant special teams coach.

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Panthers Hire Jim Caldwell as Senior Assistant https://sportzbonanza.com/panthers-hire-jim-caldwell-as-senior-assistant/ Thu, 16 Feb 2023 06:34:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=20094 Jim Caldwell with the Detroit Lions in 2017The new Carolina Panthers coach Frank Reich has continued adding to his coaching staff, hiring former Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell as his senior assistant. Joining Caldwell is former Panthers and Houston Texans coach Dom Capers, who was hired last week as a senior defensive consultant. While Capers will work directly […]

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The new Carolina Panthers coach Frank Reich has continued adding to his coaching staff, hiring former Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell as his senior assistant.

Joining Caldwell is former Panthers and Houston Texans coach Dom Capers, who was hired last week as a senior defensive consultant. While Capers will work directly with defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, Caldwell will be tasked with coaching the offense, defense, and special teams.

Caldwell was head coach of the Indianapolis Colts from 2009 to 2011, where he won the 2019 AFC Championship. He then coached the Detroit Lions from 2014 until 2017. He obtained winning records with both teams; 26-22 with the Colts and 62-50 with the Lions. He also reached the postseason twice with each team.

Reich has still not divulged whether he will hire an offensive coordinator or call the plays himself. He is believed to currently be targeting Los Angeles Rams assistant head coach/tight ends coach Thomas Brown for the role. According to reports, Brown is due to have a second interview with the Panthers this week.

Unlike previous coach Matt Rhule, Reich is bringing in a coaching staff with plenty of NFL experience. One of the main criticisms of Rhule was that most of his team followed him from Baylor.

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Panthers Appoint Ejiro Evero as New Defensive Coordinator https://sportzbonanza.com/panthers-appoint-ejiro-evero-as-new-defensive-coordinator/ Mon, 06 Feb 2023 16:15:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=19980 A Carolina Panthers helmetThe Carolina Panthers have reached an agreement to sign Ejiro Evero as the team’s new defensive coordinator, making him the latest appointment to the coaching staff of new head coach Frank Reich. Evero spent last season as the Denver Broncos’ defensive coordinator. New Broncos’ coach Sean Payton agreed to let Evero out of his contract […]

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The Carolina Panthers have reached an agreement to sign Ejiro Evero as the team’s new defensive coordinator, making him the latest appointment to the coaching staff of new head coach Frank Reich.

Evero spent last season as the Denver Broncos’ defensive coordinator. New Broncos’ coach Sean Payton agreed to let Evero out of his contract with the team so that he could acquire the freedom to pursue other jobs.

Before entering the running for his new defensive coordinator role, Evero had interviewed for the position of Panthers head coach. He also applied for head coaching jobs with the Arizona Cardinals and the Indianapolis Colts.

Under Evero, the Broncos finished within the top 10 in the league in total defense and rushing defense despite being hit by an array of injury setbacks. For one stretch of the season leading up to Christmas Day, the Broncos had the top-scoring defense in the NFL.

Overall, the Panthers’ defense is considered to be that of a team ranked seventh to 10th in the NFL. While Carolina typically plays with a 4-3 defensive base, the team may be shifted to Evero’s 3-4 setup.

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Panthers Anticipate QB Competition Between Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold https://sportzbonanza.com/panthers-anticipate-qb-competition-between-baker-mayfield-and-sam-darnold/ Wed, 13 Jul 2022 06:28:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=18712 Baker Mayfield with the Browns in 2018The Carolina Panthers’ quarterback dilemma didn’t become any clearer after the team traded for 2018’s first overall pick Baker Mayfield last week. According to the Panthers’ general manager Scott Fitterer, Mayfield isn’t guaranteed a starting gig, and the team anticipates him to compete for it with last year’s starter Sam Darnold. “The reason why we […]

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The Carolina Panthers’ quarterback dilemma didn’t become any clearer after the team traded for 2018’s first overall pick Baker Mayfield last week. According to the Panthers’ general manager Scott Fitterer, Mayfield isn’t guaranteed a starting gig, and the team anticipates him to compete for it with last year’s starter Sam Darnold.

“The reason why we added Baker was to make the group better as a whole,” said Fitterer.

According to Fitterer, the Panthers hope that competition will get the best out of both QBs.

“Sam is very much a part of this competition,” he added. “I think they’re both gonna rise and play their best football they have.”

Mayfield and Darnold were considered the best QB prospects in the 2018 class and were both in the conversation to go first overall. The Cleveland Browns, who owned the pick, went with Mayfield while Darnold landed with the New York Jets.

In his four years with the Browns, Mayfield completed 61.6 percent of his passes while throwing for 14,125 yards, 92 touchdowns, and 56 interceptions. He is 29-30 as a starter and coming off of a disappointing campaign that saw him post career-lows across the board and struggles with a shoulder injury. His shortcomings in 2021 prompted the Browns to trade for Pro Bowler Deshaun Watson and move on from the former Oklahoma star.

Darnold, on the other hand, had an even rougher journey in the NFL and is 17-32 as a starter. He completed 59.8% of his passes for 10,624 yards, 54 TDs, and 52 picks. The Jets moved on from him one year earlier than the Browns did with Mayfield, trading the USC product to Carolina ahead of the 2021 season. Despite starting the campaign with three wins, Darnold fell apart later in the season and was even benched at one point.

When the 2022 season kicks off, one of these young quarterbacks will have the opportunity to resurrect his career, while the other one will probably struggle to get a chance to start ever again. It remains to be seen which one is Mayfield and which one is Darnold.

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