If Packers QB Aaron Rodgers is on the board in the second half of the first round in fantasy drafts, there’s no reason not to take him.

Steve Smith appeared on Friday’s NFL Total Access to talk about his changing role on the Panthers, as well as the major changes going on in Carolina.

Giants WR Steve Smith, a teammate of Eli Manning for three seasons, says his quarterback is determined to be great.

This has been an interesting beginning for Jimmy Clausen‘s NFL career. The former Notre Dame star tumbled in the draft before being selected in the second round (48th overall) by the Panthers and had to serve as an Cactus Cooler mule for WR Steve Smith.

Former Lions QB Joey Harrington once told me that the best advice he ever received in football came from Barry Sanders who said, prior to his first rookie minicamp, “Find a good place to get doughnuts.”

Such is life for NFL rookies.

It’s not a new school of thought that the Panthers could use a receiver opposite Steve Smith.

Fantasy owners in deeper leagues should keep tabs on Panthers QB Matt Moore in the coming months.

Steve Smith says the Panthers could use some help in the form of a speedy receiver to compliment his game.

Warren Moon and Tony Gonzalez hosted the Pro Bowl Players Party last night in South Beach, and it was a good time had by all.

What does Chad Ochocinco have in store for the Jets this week?

Panthers WR Steve Smith, Dolphins RB Ricky Williams and Bengals LB Rey Maualuga were among the notable players who suffered injuries in Week 16.

Panthers coach John Fox said following Sunday’s rout of the Giants that WR Steve Smith sustained a broken left arm. If there was any doubt, Smith said during his postgame comments the injury will keep him out of the season finale against the Saints.

Injuries are having a major impact on fantasy championships this week.

Panthers WR Steve Smith paid a price for his 27-yard touchdown catch Sunday against the Giants, leaving the game with a left arm injury.

While standing on the Panthers’ sideline for the entire game Thursday night, I saw several things that suggested their game plan was geared more toward passing than running the ball.