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Carolina Panthers’ Top-Five Free Agent Signings

Posted: 12th March 2010 by Mike Springer in NFL
One of the NFL’s youngest franchises, the Carolina Panthers have had their share of successes and failures when dealing with free agents. As the Panthers move forward with their offseason plans for 2010, here is a look back at the five-best free agent signings in Panthers franchise history, from the team’s inaugural season in 1995 until this present offseason of 2010. Begin Slideshow

Brandon Bass Fishes for A Spot In Orlando’s Starting Lineup

Posted: 12th March 2010 by Mike Springer in NBA
It might have taken Brandon Bass until March, but the 24-year-old forward has worked his way into the Orlando Magic's lineup and is now making a run for a spot in their starting rotation. Since leaving Dallas last summer to sign a four-year, $18 million contract with Orlando, Bass has struggled to fit in.  The fifth-year man out of LSU had 28 DNPs in his first five months with the Orlando. But in March, ...

Anderson Can Be The Answer For The Cats

Posted: 11th March 2010 by Mike Springer in NFL
Ex-Cleveland Browns Quarterback Derek Anderson is searching for a new home and Carolina might just be the perfect fit. Last season Anderson struggled, posting a measly 42.1 quarterback rating and was benched twice in favor of Brady Quinn. It’s a season that made it easy to forget Anderson was a Pro Bowler only three years ago. In 2007, under the guidance of former Browns assistant coach and current Panthers offensive coordinator, Jeff Davidson, ...

Special Teams Overhaul Continues for Panthers

Posted: 11th March 2010 by Mike Springer in NFL
The Carolina Panthers, looking to bolster their underperforming special teams unit, are discussing a possible trade to acquire cornerback Marcus Hudson from the San Francisco 49ers The 27-year-old North Carolina State alum racked up a career-high 24 special teams tackles with the 49ers in '09, second most on the team. In his five years with the 49ers, Hudson has made 68 tackles and forced one fumble. If acquired, the five-year veteran would join former ...

Matt Moore Cashes In: Expected To Sign Tender With Panthers

Posted: 11th March 2010 by Mike Springer in NFL
Just one week after being tendered by the Carolina Panthers, restricted free agent Matt Moore will accept the team's one-year, $3.043 million qualifying offer. The four-year veteran who made under $500,000 last season, is expected to sign the deal either today or tomorrow, according to The Oregonian newspaper. Moore is the favorite to start for the Panthers' in 2010, after veteran quarterback Jake Delhomme was released last week. Moore took over as the starter late in 2009 for Delhomme, who was sidelined with a knuckle injury. As a ...