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D.Orlando Ledbetter From The AJC Talks Falcons And NFC South

Mac Attack 05/15/13: D.Orlando Ledbetter from the Atlanta Journal Constitution joined the guys to discuss the Falcons off-season and how they stack up in the NFC South

Sports Radio 610AM WFNZ The Fan–2013/05/15

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Key NFL Draft Picks To Fill NFC South Offensive, Defensive Holes

The 2013 NFL Draft will take place this week, so let’s take a look at which holes each team in the NFC South needs to fill to have a successful draft.

2013/04/22

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 25: Darius Butler #27 of the Carolina Panthers gets up from the wet turf during their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Bank of America Stadium on September 25, 2011 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Disappointing Season Ends With Flourish So Panthers Have A Lot To Look Forward To In 2013

When a bad season is over it is said to have ended mercifully, but in the case of the Panthers there is a real sense that the best is yet to come despite a 7-9 record. Cam Newton may have come of age in a single 60 minutes of play while head coach Ron Rivera gave his boss, Jerry Richardson, something to think about when it comes to his job. Happy New Year, Panthers’ fans!

Sports Radio 610AM WFNZ The Fan–2013/01/01

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 30: DeAngelo Williams #34 of the Carolina Panthers scores a touchdown as he runs past Elbert Mack #44 of the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 30, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Panthers Stay Grounded To Bedevil Saints And Close Out Season On Four Game Roll

The Panthers did what they had to and that was beat the Saints to sweep the season series, but was it enough to save Ron Rivera’s job as head coach? Only owner Jerry Richardson knows what will happen next but if Sunday was indeed Rivera’s last call his team didn’t lay down on him.

Sports Radio 610AM WFNZ The Fan–2012/12/31

NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 07: Drew Brees #9 and the New Orleans Saints huddle up before playing against the Detroit Lions during their 2012 NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 7, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Records, Jobs On The Line As Panthers And Saints Look To Close Out Season With A Win

The end is here and it could be the end of the line for a couple of head coaches and for a pair of quarterbacks. The Panthers and Saints go at it for the final time this year, and for fans watching, it could turn out to be an entertaining game.

CBS Charlotte–2012/12/28

Aloha Stadium during the Ohana Day AFC practice for the 2007 Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium, Honolulu, Hawaii on February 9, 2007. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Panthers Get Pro Bowl Snub, But Could Still Have Players Selected As Subs

Maybe it is a case of losing teams not getting any respect, but it is hard to believe that the Panthers did not have anyone good enough to be selected to the Pro Bowl. It has been three years since that happened although there is still a possibility that one or more could get in as alternates with Luke Kuechly’s name at the top of the list.

CBS Charlotte–2012/12/27

ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 23: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints looks for an open receiver against the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium on December 23, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Panthers’ Payback: Keep Brees Out Of Record Book

The Panthers and Saints will not be playing past this weekend as both will miss the playoffs, but there are some interesting story lines to watch for. Does Carolina go for a knockout blow against Drew Brees for New Orleans targeting Cam Newton last year or do they simply try to keep him etching his name in the record book – again?

CBS Charlotte–2012/12/26

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 28: NFL COmmissioner Roger Goodell poses for a photo with Carolina Panthers #1 overall pick Cam Newton from Auburn during the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 28, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

Cam Newton’s Ref Bump Could Be First Test Of Roger Goodell’s Post-Bounty Gate Power

‘Tis the season to find out who was naughty and who was nice, so when Roger Goodell gets handed the paperwork from Sunday’s Raiders-Panthers game, he will see that Carolina’s Cam Newton was very, very naughty. The NFL Commissioner will leave a few lumps of coal in Newton’s stocking and could add a note telling the quarterback to just watch his team’s season finale on TV.

2012/12/25

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 23: A sign in the stands during the game between the Carolina Panthers and Oakland Raiders at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Panthers Notch Their First Three Game Streak Since 2009

It was a day not fit for man nor beast, and that was just the yellow flags that were raining down on their heads. A plethora of personal fouls ruined an otherwise boring game but in the end the Carolina Panthers did something no one thought possible a few short weeks ago and that was matching last year’s win total.

2012/12/24

OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 27: Carson Palmer #3 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after the Oakland Raiders scored a touchdown against the Chicago Bears at O.co Coliseum on November 27, 2011 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Offense Challenged Raiders Ripe For The Picking In Panther Final Home Game Of 2012

The world did not come to an end as the Mayans had predicted, so that is good news for the Panthers as they get to play a downtrodden Raiders team on Sunday to close out their home schedule. After a brutal start to the season, Carolina is one win away from matching their record from a year ago and have a chance to better it with one game remaining on the docket.

2012/12/21

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