The New York Giants' win over New England last week in Super Bowl XLVI means the reigning Super Bowl champion will play the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium for the second consecutive year.
CHARLOTTE -- At the moment, cornerback Ken Lucas is still a Carolina Panther.
CHARLOTTE -- The Panthers might not know who's going to be on the end of their defensive line this season, but they know who's going to be in the middle for some time.
CHARLOTTE -- It's not that they don't have the money.
The Carolina Panthers became the latest local company to lose employees, laying off "approximately 20" staffers Tuesday, according to a team spokesman.
CHARLOTTE -- If you're waiting for the Panthers to move on Jordan Gross and Julius Peppers so they can get on with other business, you're not alone.
CHARLOTTE -- The Panthers will be well-represented in the Pro Bowl, though it figures to be a farewell party for at least one of them.
