http://blogs.nfl.com Official Blog of the National Football League Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:46:17 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://s2.wp.com/i/buttonw-com.png http://blogs.nfl.com http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/08/how-cam-newton-lost-out-to-tebomania/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/08/how-cam-newton-lost-out-to-tebomania/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:11:08 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=94621 Cam Newton promised to be an icon and an entertainer before he was even officially the No. 1 pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. Then, he went out and delivered with one of the greatest rookie seasons in NFL history. But he was still largely overshadowed.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/08/how-cam-newton-lost-out-to-tebomania/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/03/rg3-newton-together-now-on-radio-row-soon-in-the-nfl/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/03/rg3-newton-together-now-on-radio-row-soon-in-the-nfl/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:11:32 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=93598 Robert Griffin III made the rounds at Radio Row on Friday, when he bumped into another Heisman Trophy winner.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/03/rg3-newton-together-now-on-radio-row-soon-in-the-nfl/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/02/newton-2012-is-a-failure-if-panthers-not-in-playoff-hunt/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/02/newton-2012-is-a-failure-if-panthers-not-in-playoff-hunt/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:40:14 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://nfldotcom.wordpress.com/?p=93322 Cam Newton bursts onto the scene.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/02/newton-2012-is-a-failure-if-panthers-not-in-playoff-hunt/feed/ 0 nflstaff Super Bowl Football http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/01/26/scam-newton-nfc-may-or-may-not-have-a-secret-weapon/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/01/26/scam-newton-nfc-may-or-may-not-have-a-secret-weapon/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:12:27 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=92444 Cam Newton and his teammates were having a little fun at the NFC's Thursday practice, first sending out the rookie QB to return an Andy Lee punt, then lining the Panthers wide to catch a deep pass from Aaron Rodgers.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/01/26/scam-newton-nfc-may-or-may-not-have-a-secret-weapon/feed/ 1 nflstaff Pro Bowl http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/01/25/panthers-wr-smith-brings-teammates-to-hawaii/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/01/25/panthers-wr-smith-brings-teammates-to-hawaii/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:05:11 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=92328 Cam Newton, Steve Smith and Ryan Kalil are here, and Smith decided to fly out his fellow wide receivers as well.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/01/25/panthers-wr-smith-brings-teammates-to-hawaii/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/11/02/playing-spin-the-bottle-for-fantasy-rbs/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/11/02/playing-spin-the-bottle-for-fantasy-rbs/#comments Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:09:44 +0000 jasonfsmith1 http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=89732 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/11/02/playing-spin-the-bottle-for-fantasy-rbs/feed/ 0 jasonfsmith1 http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/10/13/eye-in-the-sky-i-spy-cam/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/10/13/eye-in-the-sky-i-spy-cam/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:52:21 +0000 NFL Playbook Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=88770 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/10/13/eye-in-the-sky-i-spy-cam/feed/ 0 Andy Fenelon http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/10/10/playbook-monday-tape-study-notebook/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/10/10/playbook-monday-tape-study-notebook/#comments Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:47:49 +0000 NFL Playbook Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=88554 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/10/10/playbook-monday-tape-study-notebook/feed/ 0 Andy Fenelon http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/10/04/first-and-10-power-poll-to-the-packers/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/10/04/first-and-10-power-poll-to-the-packers/#comments Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:10:44 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=88251 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/10/04/first-and-10-power-poll-to-the-packers/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/10/03/playbook-monday-notebook/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/10/03/playbook-monday-notebook/#comments Tue, 04 Oct 2011 01:05:19 +0000 NFL Playbook Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=88235 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/10/03/playbook-monday-notebook/feed/ 0 Andy Fenelon http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/30/five-eye-in-the-sky-matchups-for-week-4/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/30/five-eye-in-the-sky-matchups-for-week-4/#comments Fri, 30 Sep 2011 22:34:29 +0000 NFL Playbook Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=88093 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/30/five-eye-in-the-sky-matchups-for-week-4/feed/ 0 Andy Fenelon http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/22/dont-buy-into-the-broncos-timeshare/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/22/dont-buy-into-the-broncos-timeshare/#comments Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:39:14 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=87574 Jason Smith takes a look at which running back platoons are the most attractive in Week 3.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/22/dont-buy-into-the-broncos-timeshare/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/19/panthers-davis-tears-acl-for-third-time/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/19/panthers-davis-tears-acl-for-third-time/#comments Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:37:29 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=87053 Thomas Davis certainly is willing, but it appears his right knee is determined to undermine his NFL career. The Panthers linebacker confirmed via Twitter that he has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee for a third time.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/19/panthers-davis-tears-acl-for-third-time/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/19/mariucci-puts-newton-under-the-microscope/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/19/mariucci-puts-newton-under-the-microscope/#comments Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:26:25 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=87030 Steve Mariucci broke down Newton's performance on "NFL GameDay Final" Sunday, taking a closer look at what Newton did well and where his rookie mistakes are still showing.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/19/mariucci-puts-newton-under-the-microscope/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/18/newton-continues-assault-on-record-books/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/18/newton-continues-assault-on-record-books/#comments Sun, 18 Sep 2011 17:58:47 +0000 Gil Brandt http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=86792 Cam Newton -- and that's just through one quarter of Carolina's home opener against the Packers. ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/18/newton-continues-assault-on-record-books/feed/ 0 Gil Brandt http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/15/the-secret-behind-newtons-success/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/15/the-secret-behind-newtons-success/#comments Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:11:58 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=86398 Jason La Canfora checked in Thursday on "NFL Total Access" to discuss one of the secrets behind Panthers rookie QB Cam Newton's record-breaking debut, which running back will have the most carries for the Texans in Week 2 and the latest in Terrelle Pryor's appeal process.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/15/the-secret-behind-newtons-success/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/15/warner-impressed-with-development-of-newton/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/15/warner-impressed-with-development-of-newton/#comments Thu, 15 Sep 2011 21:54:00 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=86322 Cam Newton passed a lot of tests with his record-breaking 422-yard, two-touchdown performance in Week 1 and managed to impress NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/15/warner-impressed-with-development-of-newton/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/15/dukes-dont-discount-newtons-leadership/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/15/dukes-dont-discount-newtons-leadership/#comments Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:53:00 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=86200 Jamie Dukes believes leadership is an underrated aspect of what Cam Newton brings to the table for the Panthers.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/15/dukes-dont-discount-newtons-leadership/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/15/panthers-davis-drained-by-rodgers-packers-hype/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/15/panthers-davis-drained-by-rodgers-packers-hype/#comments Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:47:07 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=86124 Thomas Davis among those worn out by the buzz on Green Bay and its Super Bowl-winning QB, Aaron Rodgers.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/15/panthers-davis-drained-by-rodgers-packers-hype/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/13/panthers-cant-get-ahead-of-themselves-with-newton/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/13/panthers-cant-get-ahead-of-themselves-with-newton/#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:17:42 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=85947 Brian Billick explains just how Carolina can successfully continue Cam Newton's growth.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/13/panthers-cant-get-ahead-of-themselves-with-newton/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/11/beason-out-for-panthers/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/11/beason-out-for-panthers/#comments Sun, 11 Sep 2011 22:24:00 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=85632 Jon Beason, who missed all of the preseason with a left foot injury, won't return after suffering what the team called a left ankle injury during the third quarter against the Cardinals.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/11/beason-out-for-panthers/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/11/clausen-inactive-for-panthers-in-opener/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/11/clausen-inactive-for-panthers-in-opener/#comments Sun, 11 Sep 2011 19:13:18 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=85547 Jimmy Clausen was among six Panthers players on the inactive list ahead of Sunday's season opener against the Cardinals.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/11/clausen-inactive-for-panthers-in-opener/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/08/25/balmer-awarded-to-panthers-on-waivers/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/08/25/balmer-awarded-to-panthers-on-waivers/#comments Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:28:42 +0000 Jason La Canfora http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=84410 Kentwan Balmer has been awarded to the Panthers on waivers, according to a league source.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/08/25/balmer-awarded-to-panthers-on-waivers/feed/ 0 jasonlacanfora http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/08/25/first-and-10-debating-newtons-appearance/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/08/25/first-and-10-debating-newtons-appearance/#comments Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:26:50 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=84386 Jerry Richardson asked quarterback Cam Newton not to get any tattoos or piercings while he is a Carolina Panther. Should teams be able to restrict players from getting tattoos or piercings? We asked our experts in the latest Instant Debate, and their answers will appear on NFL.com later today. ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/08/25/first-and-10-debating-newtons-appearance/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/08/19/panthers-sign-center-kalil-to-five-year-extension/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/08/19/panthers-sign-center-kalil-to-five-year-extension/#comments Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:49:19 +0000 Jason La Canfora http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=84100 Ryan Kalil to a five-year extension. Terms weren't disclosed, but the deal will keep Kalil under contract through 2016.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/08/19/panthers-sign-center-kalil-to-five-year-extension/feed/ 0 jasonlacanfora http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/08/11/cover-two-podcast-panthers-worst-to-first/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/08/11/cover-two-podcast-panthers-worst-to-first/#comments Thu, 11 Aug 2011 20:30:38 +0000 Steve Wyche http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=83620 Bucky Brooks' training camp report on the Raiders in our most recent Cover Two Podcast, the fans of the Silver & Black might get a little worked up.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/08/11/cover-two-podcast-panthers-worst-to-first/feed/ 0 stevewychenfln http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/08/03/at-least-five-teams-in-running-for-wr-floyd/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/08/03/at-least-five-teams-in-running-for-wr-floyd/#comments Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:25:13 +0000 Jason La Canfora http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=82912 Malcom Floyd is nearing a decision on a new team, and several teams remain interested in the receiver, according to league sources.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/08/03/at-least-five-teams-in-running-for-wr-floyd/feed/ 0 jasonlacanfora http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/07/29/panthers-newton-agree-on-22-million-contract/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/07/29/panthers-newton-agree-on-22-million-contract/#comments Fri, 29 Jul 2011 22:13:50 +0000 Jason La Canfora http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=82516 Cam Newton to reach terms Friday, and the two sides have agreed on a four-year, $22 million contract, according to a league source.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/07/29/panthers-newton-agree-on-22-million-contract/feed/ 0 jasonlacanfora http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/07/29/panthers-close-to-deal-with-no-1-pick-newton/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/07/29/panthers-close-to-deal-with-no-1-pick-newton/#comments Fri, 29 Jul 2011 04:33:58 +0000 Jason La Canfora http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=82369 Cam Newton are very close to an agreement on a four-year deal, according to league sources.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/07/29/panthers-close-to-deal-with-no-1-pick-newton/feed/ 0 jasonlacanfora http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/07/28/panthers-give-beason-five-year-50m-extension/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/07/28/panthers-give-beason-five-year-50m-extension/#comments Fri, 29 Jul 2011 03:11:57 +0000 Jason La Canfora http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=82362 Jon Beason and the Panthers agreed on a five-year, $50 million contract extension with $25 million guaranteed, according to a league source.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/07/28/panthers-give-beason-five-year-50m-extension/feed/ 0 jasonlacanfora