Panthers are perfect in OTAs --

[Future of the Funchise]

in attendance

 

 

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- There's usually not much to take away from an NFL team's OTAs, but the Carolina Panthers were certainly pleased that all 90 of their players were here for the first week of workouts, which wrapped up Thursday.

"This is voluntary, so I appreciate the fact that we've had every player here," Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said. "This has been a very good three days for us. The guys have come out and worked hard, doing exactly what we've asked."

While everyone was present, not all players were able to participate fully, and the status of guys on that list is actually more newsworthy than most of what happened in drills.

Linebacker Jon Beason, who is coming off three surgeries in the past 17 months, did more work than some expected. The three-time Pro Bowler took part in individual workouts and ran 20 50-yard wind sprints after practice. Beason claimed he will be ready for the start of training camp, and he certainly looks on track.

Offensive tackles Jordan Gross and Ryan Kalil, who are also rehabbing from surgeries, worked in the conditioning and installation periods but sat out offense vs. defense drills.

Jonathan Stewart, meanwhile, was "very limited." The oft-injured running back had offseason ankle surgery and spent most of Thursday's workout on the bike.

Defensive back Captain Munnerlyn had a similar schedule as Stewart. Munnerlyn is battling an abdominal strain, or as Rivera called it, "a tummy strain."

The Panthers have two more weeks of OTAs left before their mandatory minicamp. And while this may not be the most exciting part of the year, it is the start of building the foundation of what's to come.

"You start from scratch every year with installs, and you have to teach new guys and get them up to speed. But the future looks pretty good," tight end Greg Olsen said.

 

 

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[SuperJTheGreat]

[TANTRIC-NINJA]

I am feeling a weird excitement not felt the last 4 seasons.

[saX man]

we are going to win everything

[Jump Zone]

It is good to see that we had full participation in OTAs. We need to use every chance we have to get better.

[L-TownCat]

Winning.

In may... :(

[top dawg]

This is a reflection of coaching and leadership.  It belies motivation, determination, and not only accepting, but enveloping responsibility.

 

Here's to hoping that this team spirit manifests itself on the field successfully during the 2013 season.

[nickzz]

i would probably vomit and pass out after 20 50-yard wind sprints

[Taro ∆]

I am feeling a weird excitement not felt the last 4 seasons.

I really expected big things for the first time in a while last year. I refuse to get excited until they win some games.

[iamhubby1]

Although my expectations were not met last year. I refuse to let the past detract from my enthusiasm for the future.

I firmly believe we won games down the stretch because we were becoming a good football team. And I see lots of reason to believe we have gotten better.

People tend to forget this is just our third year. Isn't that when you start evaluating? When you start to see what a player, or coach really is. If we can build on the momentum we started last year. We are going to have a good year.

It is my contention that we are better than most folks think. I can live with that.

[PhillyB]

an abdominal strain, or as Rivera called it, "a tummy strain."

 

 

:mellow:

[CatMan72]

This group of men has the right spirit, success is only a matter of time... (and a little bit of luck)

[Argus Plexus]

I will reserve my enthusiasm for when we see some god damn results.

[bigskypanthersguy]

I will reserve my enthusiasm for when we see some god damn results.

 

Rivera's had 3 years and four draft picks at defensive tackle in particular...time to produce.