Panthers’ 1-2 RB Punch Derailed

Last season the Panthers’ running game was virtually unstoppable.  DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart rushed for a combined 2,351 yards an 28 TDs.

This season, although they are closing in on 2,000 yards and have 15 TDs, they have not been as imposing.  Now, both are hurting and may not see much action in Week 16 at Giants Stadium.  Williams is doubtful with an ankle injury and Stewart is hobbled with an Achilles problem.

The Original Steve Smith is Back

No disrespect to the Giants’ wonderfully talented WR Steve Smith, but the Panthers had a star with that name first.

Steve Smith of Carolina has been to four Pro Bowls and has been named All-Pro twice in his career.  He is starting to heat up here late in the season.

Since Matt Moore took over at at QB three games ago, WR Steve Smith has averaged 106 yards per game with two TDs. In the previous 11 games with Jake Delhomme at QB, Smith averaged 54.9 yards per game with four TDs.

Fox’ Swan Song?

John Fox has been the head coach of the Panthers since 2002. Since then he’s compiled a record of 69-57 with three playoff appearances and one trip to the Super Bowl.

That resume may not be good enough to keep his job this off-season. The 6-8 Panthers appear to be going nowhere fast and ownership may opt for a change.

It is well documented that Bill Cowher would be interested in coaching in his home state of North Carolina….