Queen City Champions || A Carolina Panthers CCM

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Game: Madden 13
Console: PS3
Rosters: Default CCM
Sliders: Custom
Quarter Length: 9 minutes, Accel clock OFF
Player Progression Frequency: Every four weeks

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Ron Rivera Steps Down, Collins Takes Over

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA -- Panthers head coach Ron Rivera stepped down today, citing personal reasons. "It pains me very much to leave this wonderful team, city, and organization. All the great fans that have supported us have been great to us. I love the Carolina Panthers and I love the game of football, but sometimes, life outside of football takes priority. Thank you Dave [Gettleman, Panthers GM] for the opportunity. I'll miss Carolina."

"It's disappointing to see Ron leave," said Gettleman at the press conference. "Ron has been a great influence on our team as we move towards a Super Bowl-caliber squad. However, we're very excited to announce Ron's replacement. Please welcome Mr. Mitch Collins."

Collins, 25, is a youngster out of the college ranks. After graduating from Binghamton University, Collins became the tight ends coach at the University of Ohio. He then moved on to the offensive coordinator at Florida State University and eventually took the reigns as head coach at Ohio State. "I'm pleased to be here," Collins said at the press conference. "I'm ready to bring the Panthers back to glory."

Carolina opens the pre-season Sunday against the Houston Texans. (Note: The pre-season will be simmed!)

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Carolina Panthers Depth Chart - 2012-13
Regular Offense
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
WR	Steve Smith (94)	Brandon LaFell (71)	Joe Adams (70)
TE	Greg Olsen (89)	Gary Barnidge (68)	Greg Smith (55)
LT	Jordan Gross (89)	Garry Williams (68)
LG	Amini Silatolu (72)
C	Ryan Kalil (82)	Mike Pollak (64)
RG	Geoff Hangartner (76)	Bryant Browning (63)
RT	Byron Bell (78)	Bruce Campbell (70)	Lee Ziemba (69)
WR	Louis Murphy (75)	Armanti Edwards (72)	David Gettis (69)
QB	Cam Newton (88)	Derek Anderson (78)	Jimmy Clausen (71)
FB	Mike Tolbert (83)
HB	Jonathan Stewart (81)	Josh Vaughan (73)	DeAngelo Williams (71)	Tauren Poole (68)
Base 3-4 Defense
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
LDE	Greg Hardy (79)	Thomas Keiser (74)
NT	Ron Edwards (84)	Sione Fua (74)	Ogemdi Nwagbuo (74)
RDE	Charles Johnson (86)	Antwan Applewhite (79)
LOLB	James Anderson (89)	Jordan Senn (76)
LILB	Jon Beason (90)	Jason Phillips (66)
RILB	Thomas Davis (81)	Jason Phillips (66)
ROLB	Luke Kuechly (80)	Jason Williams (72)
CB	Chris Gamble (91)	Josh Norman (71)	Brandon Hogan (68)
SS	Charles Godfrey (80)	Reggie Smith (71)
FS	Sherrod Martin (75)	Haruki Nakamura (70)
CB	Captain Munnerlyn (77)	Darius Butler (75)	Josh Thomas (67)
Special Teams
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
K	Olindo Mare (84)
P	Brad Nortman (68)
H	Brad Nortman (68)
PR	Joe Adams (74)
KR	Joe Adams (83)
LS	Ryan Kalil (82)

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Around thePreseason Edition

Transactions

• The Seattle Seahawks cut WR Terrell Owens, making him a free agent.
• The Raiders sign Jeremy Shockey to a 1-year, $2.5MM deal.
• The Jaguars sign Andre Carter to a 1-year, $4.6MM deal.
• The Colts sign James Farrior to a 1-year deal worth $4.2MM.
• The Browns have signed Donovan McNabb.
• Jets acquired Issac Redman from the Steelers.
• The Buccaneers acquired Pierre Thomas from the Saints.

Injuries

• Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher is out for 3 weeks with a broken jaw.
• Buccaneers QB Josh Freeman out 6 weeks with a torn quad.
• Cowboys linebacker Bruce Carter is out for 25 weeks with a complete ACL tear.
• Eagles defensive end Trent Cole will miss 4 weeks with a torn bicep.
• Giants center David Bass will be out for 27 weeks with a torn MCL.
• Jaguars tackle Eugene Monroe will miss four weeks with a knee cartilage tear.
• Lions defensive end Cliff Avril will miss 26 weeks with a complete MCL tear.
• Patriots wideout Wes Welker will miss 25 weeks with a fractured elbow.
• Rams guard Harvey Dahl will miss 23 weeks after tearing his pectoral.
• Saints linebacker Curtis Lofton will miss 3 weeks with a dislocated hip.
• Steelers right tackle Marcus Gilbert will be MIA for 7 weeks thanks to a broken wrist.

Draft News

• After winning the Heisman last season, what will Cincinnati HB Cassius Note do for an encore?
• @ToddMcShayEA: After the Heisman last year, sky's the limit this season for Cincy RB Cassius Note.