Curtis Samuel earned his Panther card

[ladypanther]

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On the day he learned he was lost for the season, Samuel signed autographs and passed out Thanksgiving turkeys at the Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club in Sedgefield.

Samuel, using crutches with his leg heavily wrapped, said he didn’t want to cancel his appearance.

“I’m in a little bit of pain, but that wasn’t going to stop me because I understand how important this moment is for these kids,” he said. “They look forward to this and I also was looking forward to this. So I wasn’t going to let an injury stop me from giving back.”

Samuel signed promotional fliers for the event, and also autographed several cell phones.

In return, he received a get-well card from a young girl and let several kids sign his Panthers cap.

After getting a turkey and an autograph, one girl started dancing with excitement.

“I wish I could dance with you,” Samuel said, smiling.

 

Well done Curtis.

 

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article184590443.html

[KB_fan]

Great story. Makes me root for Curtis to become a real star. This shows tremendous character.

[Daddy_Uncle]

get healthy and come back strong next season

[PandaMan]

seems like a good kid.  didn't his mom drop him off at training camp?

[t96]

Who would have their cell phone autographed... That's ridiculous.

[morgan55]

After that game I'm a fan of Samuel...

[WarHeel]

He’s one of the 10 or so my groomsmen were able to snag an autograph from at practice thanks to some persuasion from Lance Taylor. I’m a fan. Hope he comes back strong.

[TheRed]

I hadn't realized he was officially out for the season. F*cking bummer.

[The Huddler]

Huge bummer

 

dude that guy looks to be a green banana. I can just see it in him he is going to be really really fuggin good.  

 

Really bummed hes done. He looked really good monday night. 

[jfra78]

Ive said this before, but I love how much this franchise gives back to the community.  They are always doing something and most we would never know about.  Good job young man!

[TheSpecialJuan]

awesome

[ladypanther]

42 minutes ago, jfra78 said:

Ive said this before, but I love how much this franchise gives back to the community.  They are always doing something and most we would never know about.  Good job young man!

Yes.  I was a fan of this team from the beginning because they are local.  But one thing now I really love is the character of this team.  It seems to mean something to be a Panther.....not just about football.  This is  a group of men we can be proud of.  They are making a difference and I was very impressed by Curtis Samuel.  Even as a young player...he gets it.  I hope he is a Panther for life....and a very prolific wide receiver.

[arbnranger]

I would say I am a “downer” 1% of the time. Huge fan of 10 and love the article. Just feeling a little bit worried about his durability. I think many of us have shared those concerns since the preseason. 

Lets hope it’s not a trend. Hoping for the best with him because he has so much talent and potential. 

Keep pounding youngster. 

[JawnyBlaze]

I was annoyed when he dropped that TD pass, but he made a grown man catch earlier where he got blasted and held on. Cancels each other out. Hate he’s gone for the season, needs the reps.  Hopefully it heals completely and he comes back to training camp ready to learn. I have very high hopes for this guy (after draft night 1 he was on the short list I posted here for wants in round 2  )