While teams like the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos have been on spending sprees this offseason, one team that has been very, very quiet is the Carolina Panthers. Â First they released their star player Steve Smith, who has since been picked up by the Baltimore Ravens. Â Their next two best receivers, Ted Ginn Jr. and Domenik Hixon have also both found new homes else where leaving Carolina without any number one receivers. A disturbing stat about the six current receivers on the Panthers rosters is they have a combined five catches.
As if that did not have fans worried, it was announced today that quarterback Cam Newton will undergo surgery tomorrow on his ankle. Â This has bothered him since the end of the season. Â Why he chose to address it now remains a mystery. Â However, he will likely miss OTAs with receivers who will likely not have a lot of experience. Â It does not appear that the Panthers are too worried as they have not really made much of an effort to get receivers. Â Newton is coming off his best season, but now he will be without veteran Steve Smith.
