Former Panthers QB Sam Darnold praised as ‘most talented thrower’ 49ers have ever had

Did the Carolina Panthers just have a quarterback with a better arm than Joe Montana, Steve Young and Colin Kaepernick? And did they just let him walk? According to a longtime San Francisco 49ers beat reporter, that could be the case. NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco joined the Murph & Mac Podcast on Thursday and spoke … Read more

After hoopla of going No. 1, Panthers’ Bryce Young is all ‘business now’

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It was 5 p.m. Friday and Bryce Young finally finished with the fanfare, from his arrival at Bank of America Stadium in front of a large and boisterous crowd to the banging of the “Keep Pounding’’ drum to the hugs and handshakes with seemingly everyone associated with the Carolina Panthers. The blue … Read more

Michigan Panthers’ USFL debut at Ford Field spoiled in 28-13 loss to New Jersey Generals

The first offensive snap of the game had yet to happen, but fans were on their feet. “Let’s go Panthers!” they chanted. “Let’s go Panthers!” But that was the best moment of the day in the Michigan Panthers’ return to its home state 40 years after winning the inaugural USL championship. The New Jersey Generals … Read more