A rising tide lifts all boats, but the Nick Bosa deal broke the levy and let the waters flood. After a training camp holdout that threatened to leak into the season, the 49ers inked Bosa to a 5-year 170 million contract, where 122.5 million guaranteed. The deal averages 34 million annually, making Bosa the highest-paid defensive player in league history. Bosa’s blockbuster deal … [Read more...] about What does Nick Bosa’s deal mean for Brian Burns and the Carolina Panthers?
Odds are Bijan Robinson or Bryce Young to be 2023 Offensive Rookie of the Year
Wide receivers have won the Offensive Rookie of the Year award for the past two years (Garrett Wilson/Jamarr Chase). Before that wideout run, the award was mainly dominated by running backs and the occasional quarterback. The last QB to win the award was Justin Herbert in 2020. Over the past decade, four running backs, three wide receivers, and three quarterbacks have won OROY. … [Read more...] about Odds are Bijan Robinson or Bryce Young to be 2023 Offensive Rookie of the Year
Will Brian Burns hold in turn into a holdout?
I didn’t think the Brian Burns situation would come to this — him “holding in” but missing practice in the final days leading up to the Panthers' season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. Brian Burns, who is currently under contract in the 5th-year team option, is seeking an extension before the start of the season. He’s been present throughout OTAs, training camp, and … [Read more...] about Will Brian Burns hold in turn into a holdout?
Chark Bitten: Injury Plagues Panthers Wide Receivers
The injury bug is hitting Carolina hard, and it has fans concerned. Today, DJ Chark became the 5th receiver in recent weeks to fall to injury. Yesterday, Laviska Shenault suffered a concussion. Last week, Terrace Marshall, Jr. suffered a mysterious back injury that caused him to miss the second preseason game against the Giants. Derek Wright injured his knee in the first … [Read more...] about Chark Bitten: Injury Plagues Panthers Wide Receivers
3 Problems Facing Carolina Panthers’ Offensive Line
Carolina’s offensive line last season was a strength and ranked at #16. While Austin Corbett and Brady Christianson suffered injuries late in the season, most believed this unit was one of the stronger groups on the team. That wasn’t the case in Carolina’s preseason opener against the Jets. The Panthers’ first-team offensive line, although without starting right guard Austin … [Read more...] about 3 Problems Facing Carolina Panthers’ Offensive Line