Then, in the season opener, middle linebacker Luke Kuechly, the 2013 Defensive Player of the Year, suffered a concussion that has sidelined him for two games and counting.
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– Veteran defensive tackle Colin Cole was surprisingly released before practice and replaced by defensive end Ryan Delaire, who was signed off the Washington Redskins practice squad. “He’ll have a few bad plays like all quarterbacks do, but his arrow is pointed up”, Smith said. I’m here for a reason and whatever that reason is, I don’t feel that I’ve reached that pinnacle yet. This week he didn’t make it to the practice field, working inside the team facilities instead, Panthers coach Ron Rivera said. “We’ve basically been through the same thing”, the Tampa Bay rookie said.
The Carolina Panthers cornerback doesn’t back down from a challenge, whether it’s New Orleans’ Luke McCown throwing into the end zone for a potential game-winning touchdown or getting into a training camp scuffle with teammate Cam Newton. “I’ve kind of modeled my style after what he’s been through”.
Allen was acquired from Chicago in a trade on Monday and is expected to start Sunday at Tampa Bay after Charles Johnson placed on eight-week injured reserve. “… He’s been a great player in the league for a long time and still plays at a high level”. I wish him the best, and will always wish him the best. Granted, the Saints defense is nothing to write home about, but Newton had the run of the field for the most part. Every other player on the Panthers’ injury report is officially probable.
“I told you guys the other day, I’m not a doctor”. I’m a football coach…. “Where he is (in the protocol stage), I don’t know”. It sounds like the flawless recipe for RB’s Jonathan Stewart, Mike Tolbert, and whoever the flavor of the weekend is at RB3. No signal-caller has accomplished more with less than Newton, whose signature Superman celebration seems particularly appropriate these days. The Panthers have a bye in Week 5 so it has become a strong possibility that Kuechly won’t play again until October 18 against the Seattle Seahawks.
One could infer that Hochuli is implying Newton is lying about the incident. The league considers the matter over and won’t be investigating any further. “Here’s what you have to understand: Cam doesn’t have anybody around him”, Clark said. With no penalty called, Newton brought his concern to head referee Ed Hochuli through a chummy conversation after the play, expecting a reasonable explanation for the missed call.
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Asked about the denial on Wednesday, Newton repeatedly said, “I’m focused and moving forward to Tampa Bay“.
