looks like your co-worker and/or her son are retarded

8/12/2009 2:57:39 PM

LOOKS LIKE YOUR WIFE IS RETARTED

8/12/2009 3:06:56 PM

For what its worth, Jon Fox is non-committal on whether or not he's interested in Vick. Both these articles posted today:

http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/The_Trenches/entry/view/29655/Panthers_Coach_Noncommittal_On_Vick_

Quote :

" The Charlotte Observer reports Fox spoke with the media in Spartanburg, S.C. on Wednesday: "As I said before, you always keep all options open. I wouldn't say that's something we're heavily involved with. I hate ruling out anything. It's all a possibility. I don't think much about it. We're ever-changing. I don't think it's high on the radar, but I don't like to eliminate anything. I haven't seen Michael Vick since the '05 Pro Bowl. I don't know what kind of condition he's in. You'll have to ask the people who worked him out." "

and ESPN
http://news.lalate.com/2009/08/12/michael-vick-carolina-panthers/

Quote :

"ESPN’s Michael Smith has predicted a Vick Panthers signing. Tuesday’s ESPN SportsCenter featured Smith saying point black: “My prediction right here, right now, is the Carolina Panthers is where you will see Michael Vick sign.”"

8/12/2009 3:10:31 PM

people think that because Fox's last name has 3 letters, his first name must also be 3 letters

8/12/2009 3:12:24 PM

Its true

8/12/2009 3:14:01 PM

Ric Fox

Meg Fox

Mi.J Fox

Str Fox

Fox Mdr

8/12/2009 3:15:41 PM

dont forget

CAR FOX

8/12/2009 3:16:59 PM

oh for fox ache

8/12/2009 3:17:32 PM

I am not one that believes Vick was or would be a better QB than Jake, other than being able to make a play out of busted plays, and rushing yards. Vick throwing stats rival that of Delhomme, but with that said, I would give him a chance on the team for multiple formations, wildcat offense, and possible slot back/WO if he can catch.

Vick has great vision, footwork, and speed, I can ride with that.

I don't seriously see out Team Management/Front Office going for Vick here, but hey it will make the Panther's a TV favorite I bet.

P.S. Although I think Vick's accuracy is often questionable, I do believe he can be the one to throw a ball to where Smith would catch in stride and not have to bail Vick out as often.


III

8/12/2009 4:27:35 PM

There would be so many possibilities with vick in shotgun and DeA @ rb for maybe 8-10 plays a game.

I think it'd be a chance worth taking, especially if they didn't have to carry him on the active roster until mid season.

8/12/2009 4:41:42 PM

Quote :

"I am not one that believes Vick was or would be a better QB than Jake, other than being able to make a play out of busted plays, and rushing yards. Vick throwing stats rival that of Delhomme, but with that said, I would give him a chance on the team for multiple formations, wildcat offense, and possible slot back/WO if he can catch."

Totally agree. I too do not think he is a great QB, but in all honesty would take him over Jake if he hadn't been out for 2 years, but, there are so many other things he could do well that would make him a fine addition to the roster.

8/12/2009 5:00:37 PM

Quote :

"oh for fox ache"

lol

8/12/2009 5:22:36 PM

I cant believe how many ppl on twitter think the panthers have signed vick

8/12/2009 10:01:56 PM

which is precisely why I stay away from Twitter

8/12/2009 10:06:29 PM

well it's no one im actually following, i just have a search for "vick, panthers" for the lulz

8/12/2009 10:21:07 PM

twitter rules.

talked to smitty yesterday (not on twitter). he's fine, he'll be 100% by week 1. deangelo also says he'll be 100% for monday night, and j stew is still takin it easy on his ankle.

Mike Goodson looks un.believeable.

seriously, he could become one of our best value draft picks.

[Edited on August 13, 2009 at 11:08 AM. Reason : .]

8/13/2009 11:08:35 AM

I went to training camp yesterday as well and Smith looked fine. He was playing catch on the sideline with his uni on and didn't show any sign of pain. He went as far as to drag a cooler over 50 yards to sit on next to where the receiver drills were going on.

This injury is way overblown by the media

8/13/2009 12:25:35 PM

w00t

Dolphins/Panthers game tickets are here

suck it NFL Network

8/13/2009 12:56:07 PM

they show NFL Network games in local markets on local TV, ie its on Fox Charlotte

8/13/2009 1:06:18 PM

yeah but its cooler to go rather than sit in your apt and play wheelman and jack off to tom hammond

8/13/2009 1:07:17 PM

haha who is tom hammond

and i will be at the game, i'm just saying they don't completely fuck everyone who doesn't have DirectTV when their local team is playing

8/13/2009 1:22:43 PM

tom hammond is that old guy that looks pale as hell and like a grandmother



here he is:


[Edited on August 13, 2009 at 1:27 PM. Reason : asdf]

8/13/2009 1:25:29 PM

ah

also, just as a sidenote, Vin Diesel's character in Wheelman sounds a good bit like Assy McGee

8/13/2009 1:59:35 PM

god i hope we get vick. that would be so awesome

8/13/2009 3:11:42 PM

Vick to Buffalo supposedly.

8/13/2009 3:22:00 PM

Wow if true.

TO and now Vick. Buffalo trying too hard?

8/13/2009 3:28:40 PM

Bills just squashed that rumor saying they had no interest in Vick.

8/13/2009 4:55:10 PM

anyone want to buy two front row, 50 yardline season tickets?

[lol i'm serious]

8/13/2009 5:54:21 PM

Fuck socks.

8/13/2009 9:17:08 PM

Smitty practiced this morning

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp09/news/story?id=4398757

8/14/2009 12:46:24 PM

lol how much ^^^

[Edited on August 14, 2009 at 4:33 PM. Reason : ]

8/14/2009 4:33:24 PM

aha

treetwista’s post in the Cards playoff thread

8/16/2009 11:54:45 AM

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/panthers/story/898129.html

Training Camp Review

The Carolina Panthers break training camp today – 17 days and 22 practices after they arrived at Wofford on Aug. 2.

The Panthers are nowhere close to ending their preseason – they have three more exhibitions and will work out the rest of the way next to Bank of America Stadium.

Leaving Spartanburg signals a significant milestone in the preseason grind, though. Here's some of what we saw and learned in those 2 1/2 weeks:

Players on the rise

WR KENNETH MOORE: In his first camp with the Panthers, Moore is competing with Jason Carter and Ryne Robinson for the No.4 receiver spot. Moore, who played at Butler High and Wake Forest, was impressive in the preseason opener against the New York Giants (two catches for 27 yards). He is the only player of those three who isn't recovering from knee surgery. Coincidence? Probably not.

TE GARY BARNIDGE: He appears to have wrested the starting job from Jeff King. Barnidge, in his second season, gives the Panthers a down-field threat and has excellent hands. He needs to keep working on his blocking skills.

LB DAN CONNOR: A starting spot doesn't appear to be in the offing for Connor yet, but he had an impressive camp and a team-high eight tackles against the Giants. In his second season, he's waiting his turn behind strongside starter Na'il Diggs, who recently turned 31.

RB MIKE GOODSON: His touchdown against the Giants confirmed what many thought after the Panthers drafted him and then saw him do his thing in Spartanburg: This rookie is a big-play guy who will shake up Carolina's offense. How he does as a kick returner (he looked fairly pedestrian against New York) is another matter.

LB JEREMY LEMAN: He plays with lots of enthusiasm and had seven tackles against the Giants. Wants to be known as “J,” rather than Jeremy, but “J” is a long-shot at making the team because of all that talent ahead of him.

Players needing to step up

TE DANTE ROSARIO: Not much has been heard from him since his game-winning touchdown catch beat San Diego in the 2008 season opener. With Barnidge's emergence and King a sure bet to make the team, Rosario might be expendable. That might be especially true since the Panthers keep a kickoff specialist (Rhys Lloyd) and might hold on to a second fullback (rookie Tony Fiammetta).

OT GEOFF SCHWARTZ: He's one of the young offensive linemen the Panthers are counting on to back up the starters. He had a rough time of it against the Giants – incurring two penalties on one drive, for instance.

WR DWAYNE JARRETT: He's entrenched as the No.3 receiver, but he had just one catch for 3 yards against the Giants and is not showing he can get open consistently.

ANYBODY ON THE INTERIOR DEFENSIVE LINE: There doesn't seem to be anybody on the roster suited to take the place of injured nose tackle Maake Kemoeatu, who will miss the season with a torn Achilles. There's time for guys like Nick Hayden and Marlon Favorite to do so, but it's certain general manager Marty Hurney will be scouring the waiver wires in a few weeks when teams start making cuts.

Best of the bunch

Running back DeAngelo Williams, who had a breakout season in 2008, hasn't missed a beat. He's looked sharp since he took his first snap in the first practice.

Ever cautious

Coach John Fox showed again he's not willing to take any chances with the health of players he's counting on. Linebacker Thomas Davis (sprained knee) and running back Jonathan Stewart (sore Achilles) were seldom on the field in Spartanburg and that's certain not to change in Charlotte until Fox is convinced they're OK.

Rainy days …

Weather – excessive heat, storms or otherwise – wasn't much of a factor for this camp. It did rain all day on Aug.12, forcing the Panthers to cut short their afternoon practice. They practiced through the rain in the morning, however. It was the first time in recent memory the Panthers had a wet, cool day to deal with at training camp.

… and Mondays

The camp's two Mondays – Aug.3 and Aug.10 – brought injuries to key players. One was worse than the other.

Before that first day of camp was 15 minutes old, starting nose tackle Kemoeatu had collapsed during a pursuit drill. He had torn his Achilles tendon and will miss the season.

One week later, during a night practice, Pro Bowl receiver Steve Smith bruised his shoulder after getting tangled up in a drill with cornerback Chris Gamble. He's not expected to miss any of the regular season.

Best play

Rookie cornerback Captain Munnerlyn snatched a long pass out of the hands of rookie fullback Tony Fiammetta, tipped it, then returned it for a touchdown.

Munnerlyn has turned heads in camp and is in the running to be the punt returner and perhaps the nickel back. He's every bit the little brother to his teammates: Not only is he the shortest Panther (5-foot-8), but the youngest (21, born April 10, 1988).

Rookies, beware

The final day of training camp usually means practical jokes and other hilarious hijinks from veterans toward rookies.

Anticipate at least a few youngsters being taped to a goal post or two, then being doused with a sports drink.

“I'll keep my eyes open, my ears open and keep my head on a swivel,” said rookie safety Sherrod Martin.

8/21/2009 12:41:45 AM

so I've heard a couple different things about Beason. One rumor is that he has a MCL tear and could be out for the season, but his agent, Drew Rosenhaus said he has an MCL strain and could be back by the start of the regular season

any of you insiders hear anything new?

8/24/2009 10:04:39 AM

mortenson said like 4-6 weeks sat night

8/24/2009 10:26:33 AM

Dammit. Hopefully we'll get him back after the bye in week 4.

Until then, it's Connor time.

8/24/2009 10:51:31 AM

Jason Carter released

8/24/2009 2:31:49 PM

Charles Godfrey broken hand.

here we go again

8/24/2009 2:36:29 PM

I've had a bad feeling about this season for a while....And with all these injuries, I'm starting to believe it.

8/24/2009 2:42:52 PM

Godfrey can just wear a club like Branch did a couple years ago...he won't miss any action

8/24/2009 2:43:30 PM

smitty will be on the jim rome show in about an hour and a half

8/26/2009 12:11:47 PM

8/26/2009 11:15:53 PM

I got my MRI results the other day and the doctors said it was an MCL sprain, no surgery required. Now I just have to deal with this and keep moving forward.



I’m going to attack it like I attack everything else in my life.



All my life I’ve healed fast and I don’t see why this time should be any different. I expect a speedy recovery. I think it starts in your mind; if you believe it in your mind, your body will follow. I think the guys who feel sorry for themselves take longer to come back from injury than the guys who are willing to do what it takes, listen to the medical staff and attack the rehab.



I hate being injured just because at the end of the day I think being a good player means being durable. There have been a lot of potentially great athletes who can’t stay healthy, and if you can’t stay healthy no one cares how good you are. It kind of sucks when freak things happen but injuries are a part of the game if you play long enough.



Basically, it was one of those freak things, I was in the wrong place at the wrong time. I got leg whipped and hit right on the outside of the knee. I knew exactly what it was, I realized it was an MCL because I hurt it in college. I played the rest of that series, maybe four plays, then came to the sideline and told them that I was pretty sure I had injured my knee.



I’m feeling a lot better by the day, I’m encouraged by how I feel right now. For me it’s all about getting back on the field. The crazy part is, even though Week 1 isn’t the Super Bowl, or the playoffs, of a game for the division title, I want to play, and I’d be willing to suck it up.



But this is a long season, and I have to make sure I’m healthy for the long haul.

8/27/2009 9:20:12 AM

I wish the Panthers would try to trade for Tyler Thigpen. Scott Pioli and the new regime is not big on him, asking price is supposedly a 5th round pick. He's got potential and athleticism (may even develop into a starter, as he's only 25), local ties, and is already better than McCown or Moore.

8/27/2009 10:28:54 AM

Quote :

"Charles Godfrey broken hand."

We've moved second rounder Sherrod Martin back to Safety. Personally, I think this is a great move. Let the Captain and Donte Wesley duke it out for the nickelback spot (I have no faith in CJ Wilson). Let Martin go back to the position he spent most of his time at in college.

[Edited on August 27, 2009 at 11:22 AM. Reason : ]

8/27/2009 11:21:20 AM

^^ i was at the Bucs/Cheifs game last season and Thigpen looks really good, I was shocked when they said Croyle was ahead of him but I guess its more because the OC has a previous relationship with him

8/27/2009 11:45:25 AM

panthers just traded undisclosed draft pick for DT Louis Leonard, from the Browns. he's 6'4", 325lb. played in 16 games last year, started 4. undrafted out of Fresno State, pretty much unproven to this point...

he will however, take up space.

9/1/2009 10:39:38 AM

heard we cut Rhyne Robinson too

9/1/2009 11:33:26 AM

yep, kenny moore from wake is taking his spot as the 4th WR

9/1/2009 12:12:03 PM

down

set

em up

9/1/2009 12:12:28 PM