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05	Dezember 2018

Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is ecstatic to have Greg Olsen

back on the football field.And he wants Olsen to remain on the field http://www.authenticscarolinapanthers.com/cheap-jarius-wright-jersey , so much that Newton said he asked his spiritual grandmother Hattie-Lou Newton to pray for the tight end's continued health."That would be great," Olsen said with a laugh, "I can use all of the help I can get."The 33-year-old Olsen practiced Thursday and is expected to return to action Sunday against the Redskins after missing three games with a broken foot.Olsen was one of the most durable players in the NFL during his first 10 seasons, never missing a game due to injury while playing in 158 consecutive games. But he's missed 12 of the last 18 games since first fracturing his right foot in Week 2 of last season. He re-broke the same bone in Carolina's season opener against the Cowboys and hasn't played since.That has left the three-time Pro Bowl selection frustrated and eager to get back on the field � although not enough to rush back from the injury."I wouldn't be out there if I didn't think I could help the team," Olsen said. "Me being out there and not being able to move, that doesn't do us any good. This isn't about me just desperately wanting to play. I want to play and I expect to play like I am accustomed to."Coach Ron Rivera said barring any setbacks before Sunday there won't be any restrictions on Olsen's playing time.Rivera said Olsen moved around well Thursday, and participated fully in practice. Like his teammates, Olsen hasn't been able to go full speed yet this week because heavy rains the past two days in the Charlotte area have caused the fields to be wet and soggy.Olsen brings yet another option in the passing game for Newton, who just got second-year wide receiver Curtis Samuel back from a minor heart procedure last week."The band is back Youth Greg Olsen Jersey ," Newton said with a wide smile.Nobody knows what Olsen means to the Panthers more than Newton.Olsen has always been his favorite target. He became the first tight end in NFL history to record three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons from 2014-16."He can't (get injured) no more," Newton said. "... His play-making ability on the field is just second to none. Having Greg back, keeping him healthy along with the talent that we already have, it presents a lot of problems for the opposing team."Newton said Olsen also helps him call out plays in the huddle, something that fans don't always see.The eighth-year quarterback said many calls in the NFL these days are simply too long and contain too much verbiage, and suggested some need to be simplified one-word phrases like "Panther," or even "Tepper" or "Rivera," referring to the surnames of the team's owner and head coach."Greg is a very intellectual person that helps me out with play-calling Youth Ryan Kalil Jersey ," Newton said. "I call him 'the dictator' in the huddle because I really have problems with calling plays � even in year eight. And he kind of helps me."Newton went on to say "calling a play shouldn't be a paragraph. ... I will be in the huddle and I'm already tired and I don't have time to be saying this, that and the third. (It should be) ready, ready break. You only get so much time."Olsen downplayed Newton's comments Thursday, saying the quarterback "exaggerated a little bit" in how much he helps him."Cam has it under control," Olsen said. "... Sometimes in the heat of the battle I will help piece some things together. But I think Cam was just being generous."Panthers 2018 season opener countdown: 33 days to go We are 33 days away from the beginning of the Carolina Panthers 2018 season. Since there are no current players on the roster wearing the No. 33, let�s look back at a former cornerback who spent a few years of his career in Carolina�Doug Evans.I�m sure you�re wondering why I�m writing this about Doug Evans instead of Tre Boston (or even Mike Goodson) and the answer is simple�Evans actually did something noteworthy during his time in Carolina. Do you know what it is? If not, read along to find out.(If you do know, you should read along anyway since you�re already here. . . just saying.)Evans played for the Panthers from 1998-2001, and during that 2001 season he set the franchise record for most interceptions in a single season by picking off eight passes. The record still stands today Color Rush Devin Funchess Jersey , and only four players in team history have come close to matching it:7�Kurt Coleman (2015), Chris Gamble (2005)6�Brett Maxie (1995), Chris Gamble (2004), Ken Lucas (2005)Evans was drafted in the 6th round (No. 141 overall) by the Packers in the 1993 NFL Draft and stayed in Green Bay until he was signed by Carolina in 1998. He also played for the Seahawks and Lions after his time in Carolina ended in 2001. He finished his ten-year career with 639 tackles, 28 interceptions and six sacks.Do you have any fond memories of Doug Evans, Panthers fans? If so, please share them. Do you think anyone will ever break his franchise record for interceptions in a single season? Who do you think that will be? Share your predictions with us!Information from Wikipedia contributed to this story.