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2 weeks ago | 
catscratchreader.com | Walker Clement
It's no secret that the Carolina Panthers still have a ways to go in their quest to upgrade their defense into a competitive squad. Completely revamped defensive line and edge rushing units look better on paper, but still present as giant questionmarks until fans get to see them in action. The secondary, however, has received little attention. The only significant addition has been fifth round draft pick Lathan Ransom at safety.
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3 weeks ago | 
catscratchreader.com | Walker Clement
Feel free to use this thread to hang out over the weekend and chat about whatever you want (just make sure you follow the ToS ... the rules still apply here) with anyone who decides to stick around.
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3 weeks ago | 
catscratchreader.com | Walker Clement
The Carolina Panthers have a collection of rookies on defense who could all earn significant playing time on a shallow roster. The Panthers are widely known for having one of the worst defenses in NFL history in 2024. A few free agency signings and the return of a healthy Derrick Brown are unlikely to turn the Panthers into an over night success story. That leaves the door wide open for any of Nic Scourton, Princely Umanmielen, Lathan Ransom, and Cam Jackson to make a big, early impact.
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4 weeks ago | 
catscratchreader.com | Walker Clement
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1 month ago | 
catscratchreader.com | Walker Clement
With the first week of organized team activities (OTAs) in the books, coaches are heaping praise on every step of their plan to build a competitive Carolina Panthers team for the 2025 season. We are firmly in the regularly scheduled "X player is in the best shape of his life" portion of the off season. For all the coach and agent speak that is going to flood the NFL news cycle over the coming months, there is plenty that we can read between the lines if we pay attention.
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1 month ago | 
sports.yahoo.com | Walker Clement
With the first week of organized team activities (OTAs) in the books, coaches are heaping praise on every step of their plan to build a competitive Carolina Panthers team for the 2025 season. We are firmly in the regularly scheduled “X player is in the best shape of his life” portion of the off season. For all the coach and agent speak that is going to flood the NFL news cycle over the coming months, there is plenty that we can read between the lines if we pay attention.
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1 month ago | 
catscratchreader.com | Walker Clement
Eyes are split in the Carolinas this offseason, as continued improvement from quarterback Bryce Young and a nowhere-to-go-but-up attitude towards the defense vie for attention as the likeliest reason the Carolina Panthers could make a competitive leap forwards in 2025. This week we're going to focus on the defense. The Panthers' 2025 draft class included four defensive players, edges Nic Scourton and Princely Umanmielen, safety Lathan Ransom, and defensive tackle Cam Jackson.
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1 month ago | 
catscratchreader.com | Walker Clement
Fans of the Carolina Panthers are ready for football to start in Charlotte, per last week's Panthers Reacts survey. We asked y'all which of four games you were most looking forward to this season. The answer was mildly mixed, but a strong plurality of y'all are more than ready for the Panthers Week 3 home opener vs the Atlanta Falcons.
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1 month ago | 
catscratchreader.com | Walker Clement
By Walker Clement Greetings, internet users. Welcome to The Scratching Post. Feel free to use this thread to chat about (almost) anything you want: video games, food, movies, non-football sports, you name it. As long as it's allowed by the site's ToS, it's fair game here. You know the drill. This is now an open thread!
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1 month ago | 
catscratchreader.com | Walker Clement
The last Monday of May, less commonly remembered as Military Appreciation Month, is Memorial Day. While many people view it as simply a three-day weekend that kicks off summer it is more properly observed as a day of remembrance and honor for members of the American armed forces who died while serving. This is not a football holiday but we are a community of football fans who are bound by more than just this sport.
