Rivera did say Kuechly’s concussion won’t end his season, but according to a source, the Panthers are expecting him to sit out through their Week 5 bye. Sitting out would represent his third consecutive missed game. “Again, there’s a lot of us that need to play a lot better, of course he included, but we’re going to win a lot of games with him”.
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– New defensive end Jared Allen practiced for the first time Wednesday, one day after the team’s top pass rusher Charles Johnson was placed on eight-week injured reserve with a hamstring injury.
The high-energy Allen said he’s thrilled with the trade because it allows him to get back to playing in a 4-3 defensive scheme, something he said better suits his strengths.
“I’m on record, I think Cam Newton is as good a quarterback as there is around”, said Smith, who was on the sideline for Chicago in that 34-29 victory in 2011.
The New Orleans Saints are seeking to get out of trouble while Drew Brees will not start. That aggressiveness has frustrated Rivera in the past, leading to Norman’s benching in his second season, but by picking his spots more carefully this season, Norman has created a few big plays.
At first Newton sidestepped the issue, saying he wanted to move on focus on Tampa Bay.
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger went down with a knee injury on Sunday and will miss several weeks, opening up the position to the veteran dual-threat Michael Vick. Among those unbeaten are New England, Cincinnati, Denver, Green Bay, Carolina, Atlanta and Arizona – teams with either elite quarterback play or strong defenses. Both cornerbacks and both running backs participated fully in practice on Friday. Many fans may have personal rivalries that mean more to them, but this is looking at the ones that mean the most to the franchise.
Newton said that play left him angry at the time, but now he’s glad it happened. “His technique, footwork and his ability to make decisions on throwing the ball… he’s better at all of it. He has taken those next steps as a quarterback”.
“I’ve talked to Cam numerous times – he’s just a great person for me to look up to”, Winston said.
Newton has been happy to pass along advice to Winston, but he also said there are things he can understand only by experiencing them himself – such as making the transition from winning almost all the time in college to dealing with losses in the NFL.
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“I could get hit all day, and if the flag is not called, then shame on whoever”. Starting back Jonathan Stewart, now in his eighth season, last played a full 16-game schedule in 2011. This is yet another game in that vein that the Panthers should win.
