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| News Articles Updated : Stepping into the void No one denies that the suspension of Steve Smith impacts the offense. But the Panthers' array of targets has them "light years" ahead of where they were in 2006, when Smith was injured and missed Weeks 1 and 2. Foxhole: McCown ready With backup quarterback Matt Moore out with a broken leg, head coach John Fox said he feels good about having Josh McCown ready to play at San Diego if necessary. Mason's Minutes: O-line chemistry Newcomers arrived. Holdovers moved around. Yet Carolina's rejiggered first-team offensive line came together quickly in the preseason -- a gelling that was based not only on their performance, but friendliness. The returner's quick return As he prepares to face the team that released him just four days ago, Mark Jones isn't fueled by revenge or regret over how things turned out in San Diego, because he realized that their incumbent kick returner, Darren Sproles, was entrenched. Foxhole: Team captains Jake Delhomme and Muhsin Muhammad on offense, Jon Beason and Julius Peppers on defense, and John Kasay on special teams have been named captains for the 2008 season. Broken leg sidelines QB Moore Matt Moore fractured his left leg in practice Wednesday and is week-to-week. To bolster depth in the wake of Moore's injury, Carolina added Brett Basanez to the practice squad. Big-time battle Players enjoy playing against the best, and Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers is looking forward to the challenge of stopping Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson. More Web Site Traffic |