Carolina Panthers: A New Dawn on the Horizon

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Published: May 4, 2009

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... course, I'm talking about the 2009 NFL season!

The Panthers held their three day mandatory minicamp last weekend and head coach John Fox saw a lot of promising talent on this year's team of Panthers.

Fox is very happy with the hiring of Ron Meeks as the defensive coordinator—filling the position that was once occupied by Mike Trgovac—suggesting that sometimes change is good. Meeks is putting the emphasis on basic techniques and fundamentals.

There's the possibility that second round draft choice Sherrod Martin may start at the nickel back position, depending upon who performs the best during training camp and the preseason.

Fox also liked what he saw from Everette Brown, the first of two second round picks made by the Panthers last Saturday.

Concerning Julius Peppers, coach Fox did not expect to see him during the minicamp practices as he has yet to sign his tender, but he's confident that when training camp st...

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