CJ Stroud

Could the Panthers have salvaged their season?

January 9, 2024 Shawn Krest

Did it have to be this way? The Carolina Panthers made it a clean sweep on Black Monday, firing GM Scott Fitterer. “As we move forward with the new direction for our franchise, I have […]

Panthers get first win as Bryce Young outduels CJ Stroud

October 29, 2023 Shawn Krest

CHARLOTTE — The Carolina Panthers got a look at what might have been on Sunday, and likely are happy with where they ended up. Bryce Young, the top pick in the 2023 Draft, outdueled No. […]

Little things help make Bryce Young top overall pick

May 1, 2023 Shawn Krest

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When he showed up for his first press conference after being chosen first overall by the Panthers in the 2023 NFL Draft, Bryce Young had one question. While walking toward the […]

Panthers take Bryce Young with 1st overall pick

April 27, 2023 Shawn Krest

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Carolina Panthers selected former Alabama quarterback Bryce Young with the first overall pick on Thursday’s Day 1 of the 2023 NFL Draft. Carolina traded up from the ninth pick back […]

Is Bryce Young the man for the Panthers?

April 26, 2023 Shawn Krest

The suspense is over. The pick is in. With the first pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Carolina Panthers select … Bryce Young, quarterback, Alabama. We’ll know for certain when NFL commissioner Roger Goodell […]

Panthers move quickly to fill holes during free agency

March 22, 2023 Shawn Krest

As a longtime backup quarterback, Frank Reich knows a thing or two about stepping into a dire situation and quickly setting things right. At the time he retired as a player, he owned the records […]

Top pick gives Panthers plenty of options

March 15, 2023 Shawn Krest

The Carolina Panthers are on the clock. For the first time since the team drafted Cam Newton in 2011, the Panthers have the first overall pick in the NFL Draft. Back when they drafted Newton, […]

Panthers must get it right twice in crucial offseason

January 11, 2023 Shawn Krest

During Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper’s ill-fated meeting with the media earlier this year, he emphasized the importance of creating a winning culture in Charlotte. “I think that we have to figure out how to […]

USC’s Caleb Williams wins Heisman Trophy

December 10, 2022 The Associated Press

NEW YORK — Caleb Williams brought sizzle, excitement and star power back to Southern California football. And now the Heisman Trophy, too. Williams, the dynamic quarterback who was the catalyst for the Trojans’ turnaround season, […]

Drake Maye for Heisman? It could happen

November 16, 2022 Shawn Krest

Election Day took place around the nation last week, which means that politicians everywhere are turning their attention toward the next big vote and deciding when to announce what they plan to run for next. […]