Today was a mixed news bag for the Carolina Panthers.
The Good:
> Carolina stole offensive wizard Greg (what is his name?) Brady from LSU. That hurts the Bayou Bengals while simultaneously, possibly giving Cam somebody young, innovative and creative to work with. If anybody can get Cam back to being Cam? It's Bobby Brady.
> Cam won the national Walter Payton Man of the Year Charity voting. That means that despite all the negative press the guy gets, people do recognize his contributions to the community. I think he's a good guy overall. Nice to see him get the recognition.
The Bad:
> Luke Kuechly retired. At 28. Whoever Carolina played, Kuechly could make the case for being the best defensive player on the field. Played hard, played clean. One of the best I've ever seen. Brought to mind maybe Pat Swilling, but more consistent. There's no way to replace somebody like that physically or emotionally. He was the heart of the best defenses Carolina ever put on the field. He's leaving at the top of his physical capabilities and if he'd stayed he'd be a Hall of Fame type guy.
> Cam has apparently turned into a rabbit. I saw a photo of him at a charity event and he had that garbage on top of his head pulled up into what appeared to be rabbit ears. I don't want to crap on his individuality, but if I were Rhule, the first thing I'd make him do is eliminate the ridiculous outfits (at least until he's playing well enough to warrant the eccentricity) and cut that asinine shit off his head.