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The Carolina Panthers ended their long wait in the draft by ending Jimmy Clausen's surprising drop, taking the Notre Dame quarterback with the 48th pick on Friday. After sitting out the first night of the draft with no first-round pick, the Panthers addressed one of their biggest needs and perhaps presented competition to newly minted starter Matt Moore.
The 6-foot-3, 2220-pound Clausen was rated as a first-round pick by many analysts, but wasn't selected on Thursday. Carolina took him ahead of his college teammate, Golden Tate, and other receiver prospects.
Clausen, who threw 60 touchdowns and 27 interceptions with the Fighting Irish, will join a thin quarterback unit with Carolina. The Panthers released longtime starter Jake Delhomme last month.
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Monday, December 22, 2008
Giants Beat Panthers, Win NFC's Top Seed
The Giants beat the Panthers, 34-28, to secure home-field advantage in the playoffs. Brandon Jacobs scored the game-winning touchdown in overtime.
That fourth quarter was really exciting, as it culminated in John Kasay missing a field goal to force overtime.
The New York Giants have been the NFL 's best team this season. They are ready to head to the postseason to defend their Lombardi Trophy.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Mushin Muhhamad Signs With Panthers: David Carr Released
Muhsin Muhammad Is Going Back to the Panthers. David Carr Isn't.
The Carolina Panthers released disappointing quarterback David Carr on Wednesday and came to terms with receiver Muhsin Muhammad on a two-year contract.
Carr was let go a year after he signed a $6 million, two-year deal with the Panthers following a five-year stint as a starter in Houston. But Carr struggled so badly when he took over for the injured Jake Delhomme last season that he was eventually demoted to third-string.
Carr leaves Carolina as Muhammad prepares for his second stint with the franchise. Muhammad was expected to sign his contract later Wednesday, a week after he was released by the Chicago Bears.
Muhammad was the Panthers’ second-round pick in 1996 and spent nine seasons with Carolina before being released in a salary-cap move. The Panthers struggled to replace him, leaving star receiver Steve Smith to face constant double-teams over the past few seasons.
It’s unclear what role Muhammad will have in his return to Carolina. He turns 35 in May and he was held to 40 catches with the Bears last season. But Muhammad remains one of the league’s top blocking receivers and he is close friends with Smith.
Carr’s release is no surprise. He was thought to be a significant upgrade over Chris Weinke as Carolina’s No. 2 QB. But Carr had a disastrous season after he took over as the starter in Week 3, when Delhomme suffered a season-ending right elbow injury.
Looking tentative in the pocket, Carr lacked accuracy and then was sidelined with a back injury and two concussions. But even when Carr got healthy again, the Panthers used 44-year-old Vinny Testaverde and undrafted rookie Matt Moore ahead of him.
Carr finished with three touchdown passes, five interceptions and a passer rating of 58.3. Releasing him clears more than $2 million in salary-cap space.
“He did everything we asked, but unfortunately it didn’t work out like anyone had hoped or expected,” general manager Marty Hurney said. “David is an excellent person and we wish him the best.”
Moore and Brett Basanez, who missed all of last season with a wrist injury, are expected to contend for the backup job next season.
Muhammad is expected to catch passes from Delhomme, who is working his way back from reconstructive surgery. Delhomme’s top two targets were Smith and Muhammad during Carolina’s only trip to the Super Bowl in the 2003 season.
Muhammad, who maintained a home and business interests in Charlotte after his release three years ago, holds the team record for catches (578) and yards receiving (7,751) and touchdown catches (44).
His 102 receptions in the 2000 season were a team record until Smith had 103 in 2005.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Vinny Testaverde's NFL Career Not Quite Done yet
Believe it or not, Vinny Testaverde is back on an NFL Roster.
Vinny Testaverde won the Heisman Trophy the same year his new Carolina teammate Dwayne Jarrett was born. He was the No. 1 overall pick eight years before the Panthers entered the NFL.
He's thrown more passes than have been thrown in Carolina's history. He's also nearly four years older than his offensive coordinator.
Yet the soon-to-be 44-year-old Testaverde -- the man nicknamed "Dad" by his new teammates -- could start Sunday for the banged-up Panthers at Arizona.
This move really suprises me. Vinny Testaverde always seens to come back as a backup on an NFL Team. Who's next to come back as a quaterback? Could an NFL Team use the Canadian Football Dropkicking skills of Doug Flutie? Would another team attempt to get that cannon arm of Drew Bledsoe out of retirement? Heck, you might as well give George Blanda a call and see if he wants to come back and play for a 27th NFL Season. Okay, I'm kidding on that last one, but I'm sure you get my point. "Grandpa Vinny", as I like to call him, needs to retire and stay retired. I know all of you Vinny fans are gonna say, "Well, at least they got somebody." Surely, they could have gotten an undrafted Free Agent off the roster, not Vinny Testaverde.
Vinny Testaverde will get another contract to warm the pine for a more deserving rookie. Come on Vinnie, retire already!
Monday, October 8, 2007
Season-ending elbow surgery for Delhomme
Jake Delhomme isn't the only Quarterback who may be out for a while.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme will miss the rest of the season after deciding to undergo surgery on his right elbow.
Coach John Fox said Monday that Delhomme had trouble throwing the ball earlier in the day. Delhomme then made the decision to have surgery next week.
Delhomme sustained what the team called a strained right elbow when he was sacked in Carolina's win over Atlanta on Sept. 23. David Carr replaced him the last two games, when Delhomme was listed as the No. 3 quarterback as he considered whether to have surgery.
Delhomme was off to a good start. He had completed 64 percent of his passes with eight touchdowns and one interception.
The move leaves the Panthers in need of another quarterback. Carr suffered a back injury in the Panthers' win over New Orleans Sunday and his status for next week's game at Arizona is uncertain.
There are so many quarterbacks out with injuries. Jake Delhomme, Matt Leinart, Trent Green. Green was injured on a nasty move by Travis Johnson kneeing Green in the helmet after Green tried to throw a block for Ronnie Brown. Leinart broke his collarbone on a sack by Will Witherspoon, meaning that the "Rotating Quarterback" system in Arizona is over, at least for now. Kurt Warner will once again become a starting quarterback.Delhomme was injured when he was sacked in Carolina's win over Atlanta on Sept. 23.
These injured quarterbacks had better hope their backups do a good job of keeping the seat warm for them, or their team's season may go down the tube with the injury.
Saturday, September 8, 2007
NFL Week One Preview
Rex Grossman has a tough assignment taking on Shawne Merriman and the tough San Diego Chargers Defense.
UPDATE: THIS BLOG POST WAS FIRDT UPDATED SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH WITH THE SCORES FROM EVERY GAME UNTIL THE SUNDAY NIGHT GAME SCORE. THIS BLOG POST WAS UPDATED MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH WITH THE SCORE OF THE SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL GAME. THIS BLOG POST WAS UPDATED ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, WITH THE SCORES OF THE MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL GAMES.
The NFL Kickoff Weekend kicked off Thursday Night, as the Indianapolis Colts beat down the New Orleans Saints 41-10.
Here's a preview of the rest of the games on the schedule.
Early Games
Atlanta at Minnesota, 1:00 PM EST
Analysis: Adrian Peterson may have a field day in this game. He'll be running wild. Expect Pat Williams to sack Joey Harrington at least once in this game.
MINNESOTA OVER ATLANTA.
FINAL SCORE: MINNESOTA 24, ATLANTA 3
Carolina at St. Louis, 1:00 PM EST
Analysis: Jake Delhomme and Marc Bulger will both have good days in this game. This game has the potential to be an offensive shootout. Torry Holt and Issac Bruce are two good veteran Wide Recievers, and I expect them to help St. Louis get the victory.
ST LOUIS OVER CAROLINA
FINAL SCORE: CAROLINA 27, ST LOUIS 13
Denver at Buffalo, 1:00 PM EST
Analysis: Two Quarterbacks take the field that are expected to take the next step in this game, Jay Cutler for Denver and J.P. Losman for Buffalo. Whoever wins this game takes that big first step to helping their team improve. I pick Denver over Buffalo because Denver is the more complete team.
DENVER OVER BUFFALO.
FINAL SCORE: DENVER 15, BUFFALO 14
Kanasas City at Houston, 1:00 PM EST
Analysis: Two teams that are rebuilding at the Quarterback Spot. Damon Huard takes over for the Chiefs, while Matt Schaub takes over for the Texans. I'm going with the Chiefs to win because Larry Johnson will be running all over the Texans defense.
KANSAS CITY OVER HOUSTON.
FINAL SCORE: HOUSTON 20, KANSAS CITY 3
Miami at Washington, 1:00 PM EST
Analysis: Dolphins Head Coach Cam Cameron has a lot of pressure on him his rookie season. Trent Green will be handing the ball of to Ronnie Brown many times in this game. Miami is the better team, and I expect Miami to win this game.
Miami Over Washington.
FINAL SCORE: WASHINGTON 16, MIAMI 13 (OT)
New England at New York Jets, 1:00 PM EST
Analysis: Tom Brady will be throwing the ball deep to Randy Moss in this game, and I expect Brady to have the better game than Chad Pennington. Pennington will try to keep pace with Brady, but New England's tough defense will ensure that doesn't happen.
NEW ENGLAND OVER NEW YORK JETS
FINAL SCORE: NEW ENGLAND 36. MEW YORK JETS 14
Philladelphia at Green Bay, 1:00 PM EST
Analysis: Donovan McNabb needs to stay healthy, or he may get the Byron Leftwhich treatment from Head Coach Andy Reid. I expect Philly to win this game, as Green Bay would be considered a rebuilding team if Brett Favre wasn't there anymore.
PHILLADELPHIA OVER GREEN BAY.
FINAL SCORE: GREEN BAY 16, PHILLADELPHIA 13
Pittsburgh at Cleveland, 1:00 PM EST
Analysis: Pittsburgh will win this game. Ben Rothelisberger will throw to his heart's content. Charlie Frye will be the starting Quarterback for the Browns in at least this game.
PITTSBURGH OVER CLEVELAND.
FINAL SCORE: PITTSBURGH 34, CLEVELAND 7
Tennesee at Jacksonville, 1:00 PM EST
Analysis: This is David Garrard's First Game in his First full season as the Starting Quarterback of the Jaguars. Maurice Jones-Drew and Fred Taylor are two very good running backs. Vince Young has lost two recievers from last season, so expect him to scramble more often than he did last season. I take Jacksonville over Tennesee because of the running of Jones-Drew and Taylor. Don't count out Tennesee, but I think Jacksonville will win.
JACKSONVILLE OVER TENNESEE.
FINAL SCORE: TENNESEE 13, JACKSONVILLE 10
Late Games
Chicago at San Diego, 4:15 PM EST (THE GAME OF THE WEEK)
Analysis: This is, in my opinion, the Game of the Week. Rex Grossman will have a tough time getting anything started for the Bears against Shawne Merriman and this tough San Diego Defense. Norv Turner will get his first win as Head Coach of the San Diego Chargers.
SAN DIEGO OVER CHICAGO
FINAL SCORE: SAN DIEGO 14, CHICAGO 3
Detroit at Oakland: 4:15 PM EST
Analysis: Many people were expecting this game to be the battle of the Number One Draft Pick taking on the Number Two Draft Pick, but it looks like JaMarcus Russell, the Number One Pick, may not even agree to a contract to start the season. Calvin Johnson will be the target of Jon Kitna early and often, and that may be enough to stop the veteran Daunte Culpepper and his veteran Wide Receiver Jerry Porter, who is now the number one receiver after The Raiders traded Randy Moss to New England.
DETROIT OVER OAKLAND
FINAL SCORE: DETROIT 36, OAKLAND 21
Tampa Bay at Seattle: 4:15 PM EST
Analysis: Tight End Jaramy Stevens played in Super Bowl XL with the Seattle Seahawks, and now he is with the Buccaneers, playing the Seahawks. Sean Alexander will have a good day on the ground, and Matt Hasselbeck will have a great day through the air as he passes often for Deion Branch.
SEATTLE OVER TAMPA BAY.
FINAL SCORE: SEATTLE 20, TAMPA BAY 6
SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
New York Giants at Dallas, 8:15 PM EST
Analysis: This is the second game that I am wailting for. Tony Romo and Eli Manning are both expected to improve this season. The Giants are reeling from the loss of Tiki Barber, but Brandon Jacobs is a faster version of Tiki Barber. Dallas hasn't really lost much in the retirement of Bill Parcells, as Wade Phillips is going to improve Dallas defensively this season. Tony Romo will be throwing the ball deep for Terrell Owens and Patrick Crayton, who suddenly becomes the number two receiver after Terry Glenn is out with an injury. Michael Strahan is back, but he may not even play in this game, and, even if he does, I don't expect him to be a factor because he will be nowhere close to 100 percent.
DALLAS OVER NEW YORK GIANTS.
FINAL SCORE: DALLAS 45, NEW YORK GIANTS 35
MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
Baltimore at Cincinnatti, 7:00 PM EST
Analysis: this is a big AFC North Matchup, both of these teams think they have what it takes to win the division. I am going with Baltimore becuse of the defense and the veteran offense. Willis McGahee will run for a lot of yards in this game. Expect Carson Palmer and "Ocho Cinco" Chad Johnson, to go deep early and often. Bengals Fans will be expecting an endzone celbration from Chad Johnson, but Ed Reed will be playing him tough. Bengals still have T.J. Houshmandzadeh, but the loss of Chris Henry for the first half of the season hurts Cincinnatti's passing attack.
BALTIMORE OVER CINCINNATTI.
FINAL SCORE: CINCINNATTI 27, BALTIMORE 20
Arizona at San Francisco, 10:15 PM EST
Analysis: Matt Leinart is expected by Cardinals fans to take Arizona to the top of the NFC West, which won't happen as long as Alex Smith is throwing to Vernon Davis and Frank Gore is running the daylight out of the mediocre Cardinals defense.
SAN FRANCISCO OVER ARIZONA.
FINAL SCORE: SAN FRANCISCO 20, ARIZONA 17
This is what you can expect to see every Saturday on The Power Zone, a preview of every game of the week with analysis. On Tuesday, I will update this blog with the final scores of each game.
Enjoy Your Sunday! Watch the Games!
UPDATE: THIS BLOG POST WAS FIRDT UPDATED SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH WITH THE SCORES FROM EVERY GAME UNTIL THE SUNDAY NIGHT GAME SCORE. THIS BLOG POST WAS UPDATED MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH WITH THE SCORE OF THE SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL GAME. THIS BLOG POST WAS UPDATED ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, WITH THE SCORES OF THE MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL GAMES.
The NFL Kickoff Weekend kicked off Thursday Night, as the Indianapolis Colts beat down the New Orleans Saints 41-10.
Here's a preview of the rest of the games on the schedule.
Early Games
Atlanta at Minnesota, 1:00 PM EST
Analysis: Adrian Peterson may have a field day in this game. He'll be running wild. Expect Pat Williams to sack Joey Harrington at least once in this game.
MINNESOTA OVER ATLANTA.
FINAL SCORE: MINNESOTA 24, ATLANTA 3
Carolina at St. Louis, 1:00 PM EST
Analysis: Jake Delhomme and Marc Bulger will both have good days in this game. This game has the potential to be an offensive shootout. Torry Holt and Issac Bruce are two good veteran Wide Recievers, and I expect them to help St. Louis get the victory.
ST LOUIS OVER CAROLINA
FINAL SCORE: CAROLINA 27, ST LOUIS 13
Denver at Buffalo, 1:00 PM EST
Analysis: Two Quarterbacks take the field that are expected to take the next step in this game, Jay Cutler for Denver and J.P. Losman for Buffalo. Whoever wins this game takes that big first step to helping their team improve. I pick Denver over Buffalo because Denver is the more complete team.
DENVER OVER BUFFALO.
FINAL SCORE: DENVER 15, BUFFALO 14
Kanasas City at Houston, 1:00 PM EST
Analysis: Two teams that are rebuilding at the Quarterback Spot. Damon Huard takes over for the Chiefs, while Matt Schaub takes over for the Texans. I'm going with the Chiefs to win because Larry Johnson will be running all over the Texans defense.
KANSAS CITY OVER HOUSTON.
FINAL SCORE: HOUSTON 20, KANSAS CITY 3
Miami at Washington, 1:00 PM EST
Analysis: Dolphins Head Coach Cam Cameron has a lot of pressure on him his rookie season. Trent Green will be handing the ball of to Ronnie Brown many times in this game. Miami is the better team, and I expect Miami to win this game.
Miami Over Washington.
FINAL SCORE: WASHINGTON 16, MIAMI 13 (OT)
New England at New York Jets, 1:00 PM EST
Analysis: Tom Brady will be throwing the ball deep to Randy Moss in this game, and I expect Brady to have the better game than Chad Pennington. Pennington will try to keep pace with Brady, but New England's tough defense will ensure that doesn't happen.
NEW ENGLAND OVER NEW YORK JETS
FINAL SCORE: NEW ENGLAND 36. MEW YORK JETS 14
Philladelphia at Green Bay, 1:00 PM EST
Analysis: Donovan McNabb needs to stay healthy, or he may get the Byron Leftwhich treatment from Head Coach Andy Reid. I expect Philly to win this game, as Green Bay would be considered a rebuilding team if Brett Favre wasn't there anymore.
PHILLADELPHIA OVER GREEN BAY.
FINAL SCORE: GREEN BAY 16, PHILLADELPHIA 13
Pittsburgh at Cleveland, 1:00 PM EST
Analysis: Pittsburgh will win this game. Ben Rothelisberger will throw to his heart's content. Charlie Frye will be the starting Quarterback for the Browns in at least this game.
PITTSBURGH OVER CLEVELAND.
FINAL SCORE: PITTSBURGH 34, CLEVELAND 7
Tennesee at Jacksonville, 1:00 PM EST
Analysis: This is David Garrard's First Game in his First full season as the Starting Quarterback of the Jaguars. Maurice Jones-Drew and Fred Taylor are two very good running backs. Vince Young has lost two recievers from last season, so expect him to scramble more often than he did last season. I take Jacksonville over Tennesee because of the running of Jones-Drew and Taylor. Don't count out Tennesee, but I think Jacksonville will win.
JACKSONVILLE OVER TENNESEE.
FINAL SCORE: TENNESEE 13, JACKSONVILLE 10
Late Games
Chicago at San Diego, 4:15 PM EST (THE GAME OF THE WEEK)
Analysis: This is, in my opinion, the Game of the Week. Rex Grossman will have a tough time getting anything started for the Bears against Shawne Merriman and this tough San Diego Defense. Norv Turner will get his first win as Head Coach of the San Diego Chargers.
SAN DIEGO OVER CHICAGO
FINAL SCORE: SAN DIEGO 14, CHICAGO 3
Detroit at Oakland: 4:15 PM EST
Analysis: Many people were expecting this game to be the battle of the Number One Draft Pick taking on the Number Two Draft Pick, but it looks like JaMarcus Russell, the Number One Pick, may not even agree to a contract to start the season. Calvin Johnson will be the target of Jon Kitna early and often, and that may be enough to stop the veteran Daunte Culpepper and his veteran Wide Receiver Jerry Porter, who is now the number one receiver after The Raiders traded Randy Moss to New England.
DETROIT OVER OAKLAND
FINAL SCORE: DETROIT 36, OAKLAND 21
Tampa Bay at Seattle: 4:15 PM EST
Analysis: Tight End Jaramy Stevens played in Super Bowl XL with the Seattle Seahawks, and now he is with the Buccaneers, playing the Seahawks. Sean Alexander will have a good day on the ground, and Matt Hasselbeck will have a great day through the air as he passes often for Deion Branch.
SEATTLE OVER TAMPA BAY.
FINAL SCORE: SEATTLE 20, TAMPA BAY 6
SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
New York Giants at Dallas, 8:15 PM EST
Analysis: This is the second game that I am wailting for. Tony Romo and Eli Manning are both expected to improve this season. The Giants are reeling from the loss of Tiki Barber, but Brandon Jacobs is a faster version of Tiki Barber. Dallas hasn't really lost much in the retirement of Bill Parcells, as Wade Phillips is going to improve Dallas defensively this season. Tony Romo will be throwing the ball deep for Terrell Owens and Patrick Crayton, who suddenly becomes the number two receiver after Terry Glenn is out with an injury. Michael Strahan is back, but he may not even play in this game, and, even if he does, I don't expect him to be a factor because he will be nowhere close to 100 percent.
DALLAS OVER NEW YORK GIANTS.
FINAL SCORE: DALLAS 45, NEW YORK GIANTS 35
MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
Baltimore at Cincinnatti, 7:00 PM EST
Analysis: this is a big AFC North Matchup, both of these teams think they have what it takes to win the division. I am going with Baltimore becuse of the defense and the veteran offense. Willis McGahee will run for a lot of yards in this game. Expect Carson Palmer and "Ocho Cinco" Chad Johnson, to go deep early and often. Bengals Fans will be expecting an endzone celbration from Chad Johnson, but Ed Reed will be playing him tough. Bengals still have T.J. Houshmandzadeh, but the loss of Chris Henry for the first half of the season hurts Cincinnatti's passing attack.
BALTIMORE OVER CINCINNATTI.
FINAL SCORE: CINCINNATTI 27, BALTIMORE 20
Arizona at San Francisco, 10:15 PM EST
Analysis: Matt Leinart is expected by Cardinals fans to take Arizona to the top of the NFC West, which won't happen as long as Alex Smith is throwing to Vernon Davis and Frank Gore is running the daylight out of the mediocre Cardinals defense.
SAN FRANCISCO OVER ARIZONA.
FINAL SCORE: SAN FRANCISCO 20, ARIZONA 17
This is what you can expect to see every Saturday on The Power Zone, a preview of every game of the week with analysis. On Tuesday, I will update this blog with the final scores of each game.
Enjoy Your Sunday! Watch the Games!
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