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The league's competition committee has proposed a new rule to encourage more kickoff returns, and the Panthers don't have an obvious applicant for that job on the roster. (P.S. It's still March.)

The Carolina Panthers were aggressive in free agency, overhauling a defense that set unenviable records last season. Now they have groundwork laid for more flexibility in the draft.

As Dan Morgan and Brandt Tilis discussed the busy start of free agency this year, they talked about the importance of having the ability to adjust on the fly, and continue to fill needs.

Safety and special teamer Nick Scott returned to the Carolina Panthers for consistency, a chance to lead, and the opportunity to further a belief found last season.

Noted cattle rancher and veteran receiver had to take a day off from the range to come sign a new contract with Carolina. But he couldn't leave his team or the man who believed in him just yet.

Panthers Hall of Honor quarterback Jake Delhomme's horse Touchuponastar, which he bought for $15,000, just beat the best horse in the world from last year in Saturday's New Orleans Classic.

The veteran safety and special teamer returns for another year, giving them some more depth in the secondary.

As the Eagles star cornerback does his postseason rounds, he continues to give Adam Thielen his flowers, as the toughest receiver to face during his rookie year.

Whew, that was a busy free agency period. After restocking the defense, keeping the offensive line intact, and signing a 1,000-yard rusher, the Panthers are largely in draft mode now. And you had questions about it all.

Jonathan Stewart caught up with longtime Panthers assistant Jim Skipper for a round of golf this week, and recalled the lessons he learned from the venerable running backs coach.