Carolina Panthers: Comings and Goings

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Published: June 14, 2009

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Nick Goings never said much during his eight years with the Carolina Panthers, but his actions spoke loud for those inside Bank of America Stadium.

"Nick made the most of his talent and was one of the most popular players in the locker room and among the coaching staff. You look for people who are accountable, and Nick was that," said head coach John Fox.

Despite his quiet nature, Goings was one of the more active pranksters among the players.

"He didn't say much, but he was always good for a practical joke and laugh," said quarterback Jake Delhomme. "We are going to miss him."

When Goings arrived in Carolina in 2001, he wasn't expected to last beyond the team's return to Charlotte from Spartanburg, SC.

Goings was not a standout starter in college, as his career at Ohio State fizzled and he wound up playing backup to Kevin Barlow at Pittsburgh.

Barlow was drafted in the third round in 2001 by the San Francisco 49...

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