Most people in the Charlotte area — and those who get the Interwebs — were probably checking their vision when they opened the Charlotte Observer this morning. In the paper, Panthers center Ryan Kalil took out an ad making a Super Bowl guarantee. Seriously. For the team that went 6-10 last year, even with superstar QB Cam Newton, it’s a bold statement. Well, it’s bold for any team. So, I just finished up watching the Panthers work out and interestingly, they didn’t mind. Actually, they embraced Kalil’s thoughts. “You can’t put the carriage before the horse,” linebacker Jon Beason told me. “But I love it. I’ve been saying that for a while now. The first step to reality is kinda […]
Ryan Kalil’s Super Bowl guarantee? Yup, the Panthers are cool with it
Monthly Archives: July 2012
Eagles | No meeting scheduled with Jeremy Shockey
The Philadelphia Eagles have nothing scheduled with free-agent TE Jeremy Shockey (Panthers) at this time, according to a team source.
Eagles | No meeting scheduled with Jeremy Shockey
Jason Garrett offers support to Dez Bryant, mother
After Dez Bryant’s family lawyer suggested counseling for the wideout and his mother following an altercation, Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett says the team is there to support both of them.
Jason Garrett offers support to Dez Bryant, mother
Chiefs | Could be cautious with trio of players in camp
The Kansas City Chiefs expect TE Tony Moeaki (knee), SS Eric Berry (knee) and RB Jamaal Charles (knee) to be ready to play this season, but the team will be cautious. As a result, do not expect Moeaki, Berry and Charles to practice full go every day in training camp. The team will play it smart and have all three players ready for Week 1.
Chiefs | Could be cautious with trio of players in camp
Bears | GM wants rookies to keep quiet, work
Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery stressed the importance of silence and humility for rookies as they prepare for training camp. ‘(It’s) kind of like Brian Urlacher said: ‘Be quiet, be humble.’ Work. Work,’ Emery said. ‘Find a way to contribute to the team whether that’s on special teams, or as a role player as a pass rusher; whether that’s a role player or a first- and second-down player. Whatever that role is, being a great practice player, being a guy that busts everybody else’s but – work ethic, attitude – and showing us those skills that we drafted and that they contribute towards our goals in a positive way.’
Bears | GM wants rookies to keep quiet, work
Cardinals’ Adrian Wilson reportedly took major pay cut
Veteran safety Adrian Wilson signed his two-year extension with the Cardinals on Tuesday. Although it appears he might be taking home less money this year, incentives could bring him back to even.
Cardinals’ Adrian Wilson reportedly took major pay cut
Chiefs | Not close to a deal with Dontari Poe
The Kansas City Chiefs and first-round draft pick DT Dontari Poe are not close to a deal. The next 24 hours are said to be critical to getting a deal done and typically both sides will be motivated to get that deal done.
Chiefs | Not close to a deal with Dontari Poe
Ravens | Ed Reed reports to camp
Updating previous items, Baltimore Ravens FS Ed Reed has reported to training camp Wednesday, July 25.
Ravens | Ed Reed reports to camp
Joe Flacco to honor Ravens contract during extension talks
Joe Flacco is a breath of fresh air in this day of holdouts and contract disputes. The Ravens quarterback plans on honoring his current deal while both sides try to hammer out an extension.
Joe Flacco to honor Ravens contract during extension talks
Panthers | David Gettis injury update
Updating a previous item, Carolina Panthers general manager Marty Hurney said WR David Gettis (hamstring) tweaked a hamstring and that is why he was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list. The injury is in no way related to the torn anterior cruciate ligament injury that sidelined Gettis last season. The team simply is being cautious with what he termed a minor injury. Hurney said he expects Gettis to come off the PUP list soon after training camp begins.
Panthers | David Gettis injury update