Constructing the league’s best offensive lines

It’s the least glamorous collection of five large men you’ll find in America, but the nation’s most popular sport wouldn’t function without them. That’s right — we’re talking about the big uglies, hog mollies and fat guys — the offensive linemen.

2017 Falcons and 2016 Panthers: The Lazy Narrative

The 2017 Atlanta Falcons will not be the same as the 2016 Carolina Panthers, no matter how hard people try to push the narrative. The 2015 Carolina Panthers and the 2016 Atlanta Falcons are both NFC South teams that made it to the Super Bowl and were led by the league MVP at quarterback.

Panthers release fullback Mike Tolbert

“I feel very fortunate to have coached Mike for nearly his entire career,” said head coach Ron Rivera, who coached Tolbert in San Diego from 2008-2010 and in Carolina from 2012-2016. “He was someone we targeted in 2012 because we felt he would be a good addition to our offense and he was very productive for us.

Here’s an early glimpse at what incoming CMS leader says about hottest issues

From student assignment challenges to support for new teachers, incoming Charlotte-Mecklenburg Superintendent Clayton Wilcox tackled an array of big topics in a public Q&A session sponsored by MeckEd on Tuesday. Wilcox will start making the transition from his current job as superintendent of Washington County Schools in Maryland next month, and officially becomes CMS superintendent on July 1. MeckEd, a nonprofit education and advocacy group, invited Wilcox to Charlotte’s Goodwill campus to speak with President Ross Danis and field questions from an audience of about 70. One of the biggest challenges Wilcox will walk into is the ongoing work to revamp the CMS student assignment plan.

Panthers sign Ben Jacobs for two years

Panthers linebacker Ben Jacobs was set to become a restricted free agent this offseason, but he and the team struck an agreement to avoid that process. The Panthers announced Wednesday that Jacobs has signed a two-year deal with the team.

Eli Manning shares Walter Payton Man of the Year award with Larry Fitzgerald

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, left, and Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year finalist Larry Fitzgerald, right, joke with fellow finalist Eli Manning, center, during a fan forum for the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, in Houston. ORG XMIT: TXDP116 Manning and Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald received the Walter Payton Man of the Year award Saturday night at the NFL Honors ceremony.

Carolina Panthers 2017 Free Agent Analysis

… Remmers can provide depth, but no way should he be a starter if retained. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports After being completely embarrassed by Von Miller in the Super Bowl, Mike Remmers was retained to compete with Daryl Williams …

Cam Newton and Jameis Winston trading turnovers

Panthers quarterback Cam Newton and Bucs counterpart Jameis Winston are playing a fairly awful game of professional football, combining for four turnovers already. Newton just threw a pick-six to Bucs cornerback Brent Grimes , which gave the Buccaneers a 10-7 lead in the third quarter.

Bucs want to finish strong, despite only slim playoff hopes

Tampa Bay’s slender playoff prospects are not foremost on Jameis Winston’s mind heading into what’s likely to be his team’s season finale against the Carolina Panthers . What matters more to the young quarterback is the Buccaneers not only finish strong against the defending NFC champions, but play with a fervor that doesn’t reflect the disappointment of letting a potential postseason berth slip away.

WR outlook for the 2017 season

With the 2016 season coming to its sad end for the Panthers, the wonderful offseason posts are coming, Here I will address the WR position for the 2017 season. This position hasn’t really been Good since Lafell and Steve left many years ago, some even may argue it wasn’t since Moose and Steve but I am not here for the past, but for the Future.

Newton-led Panthers roll past Redskins

Cam Newton passed for 300 yards and two touchdowns, Jonathan Stewart rushed for 132 yards and the Carolina Panthers defeated the Washington Redskins 26-15 Monday night at FedEx Field. Newton completed 21 of 37 passes and tight end Greg Olsen had six catches for 85 yards for Carolina, which scored 10 points in the third quarter to go up by 14. Graham Gano kicked four field goals as the Panthers held on for its second straight win.

NFL: Washington dealt blow with loss to Panthers

Kirk Cousins threw an interception and fumbled near his goal line as Washington coughed up their easiest path to the playoffs with a 26-15 loss to the defending NFC champion Carolina Panthers. Washington could have clinched a playoff berth by winning its final three games but now needs help.

Redskins lose control of playoff hopes with loss to Panthers

Carolina Panthers fullback Mike Tolbert rolls over Washington Redskins outside linebacker Martrell Spaight for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Monday, Dec. 19, 2016. Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton celebrates wide receiver Ted Ginn’s touchdown reception during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Monday, Dec. 19, 2016.