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  Panthers | Jerricho Cotchery added to coaching staff    Thu Mar 2, 10:57 AM

Former WR Jerricho Cotchery was hired by the Carolina Panthers Thursday, March 2, as an assistant wide receivers coach.

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  NFL | Jerricho Cotchery admits NFL career is over    Fri Feb 3, 12:48 PM

Free-agent WR Jerricho Cotchery did not play at during the 2016 season and says his NFL career is over, although he has yet to officially retire.

Footballguys view: Cotchery's name came up in the Panthers wide receiver coach search, so we won't be surprised to see him hired as an offensive assistant somewhere before the season.

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  Panthers | Jerricho Cotchery won't return to Panthers    Wed Mar 9, 08:06 AM

Free-agent WR Jerricho Cotchery (Panthers) was informed by the Carolina Panthers that he's not in their plans for 2016.

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  Panthers | Two Panthers set free    Fri Feb 12, 08:59 AM

Carolina Panthers WR Jerricho Cotchery and SS Roman Harper's contracts voided Thursday, Feb. 11, and it's unclear if either will continue playing. Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman added three voidable years on the contracts for Harper and Cotchery when he signed them two years ago to spread out their bonus money and lessen the salary cap hit.

Footballguys view: The Panthers will carry a combined $2.25 million in dead money for Harper and Cotchery on the 2016 books. We could see both veterans land somewhere else, but don't expect the market to be white-hot for their services.

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  Panthers | Jerricho Cotchery wants to stay    Tue Feb 9, 03:12 PM

Carolina Panthers impending free-agent WR Jerricho Cotchery wants to play for Carolina next season.

Footballguys view: We can't imagine a market that is white-hot for Cotchery's services. The Panthers could keep him around for a good price if they want to keep him. We feel that Cotchery is going to stay with the Panthers.

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  Panthers | Jerricho Cotchery ready for Sunday    Wed Jan 20, 11:05 PM

Carolina Panthers WR Jerricho Cotchery posted three receptions for 22 yards in the win over the Seattle Seahawks, now he'll face the Arizona Cardinals in the NFC Championship Game Sunday, Jan. 24.

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  Panthers | Week 15 Panthers report    Fri Dec 18, 02:14 PM

Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart (foot) was out of practice Friday, Dec. 18, and has already been ruled out. LB David Mayo (hamstring) sat Friday, and he's out as well. S Colin Jones (hamstring) didn't practice Friday and is doubtful. WR Brenton Bersin (groin), DE Jared Allen (non-injury), WR Jerricho Cotchery (non-injury), LB Thomas Davis (non-injury), DT Dwan Edwards (non-injury), S Roman Harper (non-injury), C Ryan Kalil (non-injury) and CB Charles Tillman (knee) practiced fully Friday and are probable.

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  Panthers | Thursday Week 15 practice report    Thu Dec 17, 05:10 PM

Carolina Panthers S Colin Jones (groin) and LB David Mayo (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 17. CB Charles Tillman (knee) was limited. DE Jared Allen (non-injury), WR Brenton Bersin (groin), WR Jerricho Cotchery (non-injury), LB Thomas Davis (non-injury), DT Dwan Edwards (non-injury), S Roman Harper (non-injury) and C Ryan Kalil (non-injury) participated fully.

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  Panthers | Wednesday practice report for Week 15    Wed Dec 16, 02:49 PM

Carolina Panthers DE Jared Allen (non-injury), WR Brenton Bersin (groin), WR Jerricho Cotchery (non-injury), LB Thomas Davis (non-injury), DT Dwan Edwards (non-injury), S Roman Harper (non-injury), S Colin Jones (groin), C Ryan Kalil (non-injury) and LB David Mayo (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 16. CB Charles Tillman (knee) practiced in full.

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  Panthers | Friday injury report for Week 14    Fri Dec 11, 02:00 PM

Carolina Panthers WR Brenton Bersin (groin) and CB Charles Tillman (knee) are doubtful for Week 14 against the Atlanta Falcons. DE Mario Addison (ankle), DE Jared Allen (non-injury), WR Jerricho Cotchery (non-injury), LB Thomas Davis (non-injury), DT Dwan Edwards (non-injury), S Roman Harper (non-injury) and C Ryan Kalil (non-injury) are probable. Bersin did not practice Friday, Dec. 11. Tillman was limited, while the others all practiced in full.

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  Panthers | Thursday practice report for Week 14    Thu Dec 10, 04:41 PM

Carolina Panthers WR Brenton Bersin (groin) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 10. CB Charles Tillman (knee) was limited. WR Jerricho Cotchery (non-injury), DE Mario Addison (ankle), DE Jared Allen (non-injury), LB Thomas Davis (non-injury), DT Dwan Edwards (non-injury), S Roman Harper (non-injury) and C Ryan Kalil (non-injury) practiced in full.

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  Panthers | Wednesday practice report for Week 14    Wed Dec 9, 07:44 PM

Carolina Panthers DE Jared Allen (non-injury), WR Brenton Bersin (groin), WR Jerricho Cotchery (non-injury), LB Thomas Davis (non-injury), DT Dwan Edwards (non-injury), S Roman Harper (non-injury) and C Ryan Kalil (non-injury) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 9. CB Charles Tillman (knee) was limited, while DE Mario Addison (ankle) practiced in full.

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  Panthers | Jerricho Cotchery the top target    Thu Nov 26, 09:50 PM

Carolina Panthers WR Jerricho Cotchery had five catches for a team-high 73 yards in a 33-14 win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 12.

Footballguys view: As we all predicted, right? This is the Carolina passing offense though, and other than Greg Olsen there are no guarantees of production.

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  Panthers | Jerricho Cotchery probable    Fri Oct 16, 12:07 PM

Carolina Panthers WR Jerricho Cotchery (ankle) is probable for Week 6 against the Seattle Seahawks.

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  Panthers | Thursday practice report for Week 6    Thu Oct 15, 06:27 PM

Carolina Panthers DE Jared Allen (back) and OT Daryl Williams (knee) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 15. TE Richie Brockel (hamstring), LB A.J. Klein (concussion) and OG Amini Silatolu (ankle) were limited, while WR Jerricho Cotchery (ankle) LB Luke Kuechly (concussion) practiced in full.

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  Panthers | Jerricho Cotchery practices    Thu Oct 15, 01:28 PM

Carolina Panthers WR Jerricho Cotchery (ankle) practiced in full Thursday, Oct. 15.

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  Panthers | Jerricho Cotchery back on the field    Wed Oct 14, 05:01 PM

Carolina Panthers WR Jerricho Cotchery (ankle) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 14.

Footballguys view: Having Cotchery available could boost the Panthers passing game a bit. We're still not looking to him to be much of a fantasy factor on the road against the Seahawks in Week 6.

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  Panthers | Carolina inactives include Luke Kuechly    Sun Oct 4, 11:41 AM

The Carolina Panthers have declared OG Amini Silatolu, RB Brandon Wegher, OT Daryl Williams, S Dean Marlowe, WR Jerricho Cotchery, WR Kevin Norwood, LB Luke Kuechly inactive for Week 4.

Footballguys view: It's time to wonder when we'll see Kuechly again. It might sound harsh to say his absence is indefinite, but concussions that last longer than two weeks are scary propositions.

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  Panthers | Jerrico Cotchery ruled out    Fri Oct 2, 03:08 PM

Carolina Panthers WR Jerricho Cotchery (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 2, and has been ruled out for the Week 4 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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  Panthers | Jerricho Cotchery doesn't practice    Thu Oct 1, 05:13 PM

Carolina Panthers WR Jerricho Cotchery (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 1.

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  Panthers | Jerricho Cotchery sits out     Wed Sep 30, 04:26 PM

Carolina Panthers WR Jerricho Cotchery (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 30.

Footballguys view: Cotchery is making progress in his recovery from an ankle injury but reports indicate that he's unlikely to return to the field until after the Week 5 bye.

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  Panthers | Jerricho Cotchery to miss a few weeks    Mon Sep 28, 01:07 PM

Carolina Panthers WR Jerricho Cotchery (ankle) is making progress in his recovery from an ankle injury but likely will not return to the field until after the Week 5 bye.

Footballguys view: That could lead to more of rookie Devin Funchess. The no1 WR in Carolina is Ted Ginn Jr. as he seems to have the best chemistry with QB Cam Newton. We'll see if Funchess can do more with an increased role.

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  Panthers | Luke Kuechly leads Panthers inactives    Sun Sep 27, 11:53 AM

The Carolina Panthers have declared RB Brandon Wegher, DL Colin Cole, OT Daryl Williams, S Dean Marlowe, WR Jerricho Cotchery, WR Kevin Norwood, LB Luke Kuechly inactive for Week 3.

Footballguys view: Even without Kuechly, the Panthers defense has a big advantage with Drew Brees out.

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  Panthers | Jerricho Cotchery out Sunday    Fri Sep 25, 01:31 PM

Carolina Panthers WR Jerricho Cotchery (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 3 against the New Orleans Saints.

Footballguys view: Rookie Devin Funchess should get an increased opportunity against the reeling Saints. He's a very risky play this week, but worth a pre-emptive add in deep leagues to see if generates some positive momentum.

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  Panthers | Jerricho Cotchery sits out    Thu Sep 24, 04:07 PM

Carolina Panthers WR Jerricho Cotchery (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 24.

Footballguys view: Cotchery won't play this weekend and it's hard to see value aside from Greg Olsen (TE1) in the Carolina passing game. Ted Ginn has some potential but he's a risky play and your expectations should have him as no better than a WR6.

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  Panthers | Jerricho Cotchery misses practice    Wed Sep 23, 06:08 PM

Carolina Panthers WR Jerricho Cotchery (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 23.

Footballguys view: Cotchery suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 2, and this could be an injury that lingers for a few weeks. When the Panthers use three-wide receiver sets, rookie Devin Funchess could see the field a bit more.

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  Panthers | Jerricho Cotchery has high ankle sprain    Mon Sep 21, 01:40 PM

Carolina Panthers WR Jerricho Cotchery (ankle) suffered a high ankle sprain during the team's Week 2 game.

Footballguys view: The Panthers passing game is not overly potent, so most fantasy owners won't be have Cotchery on the roster. Cotchery was able to return to the game after suffering the injury, so the team is hoping Cotchery will be able to play in Week 3 against the New Orleans Saints.

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  Panthers | Jerricho Cotchery back on the field    Sun Sep 20, 01:53 PM

Updating a previous report, Carolina Panthers WR Jerricho Cotchery (ankle) has returned to the field in Week 2 after missing some time because of an ankle injury.

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  Panthers | Jerricho Cotchery suffers injury    Sun Sep 20, 01:41 PM

Carolina Panthers WR Jerricho Cotchery (ankle) suffered a right ankle injury in Week 2 and is considered questionable to return.

Footballguys view: More will fall on the shoulders of Ted Ginn, Corey Brown, and Devin Funchess as the Panthers easily sport the weakest wide receiver group in the NFL.

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  Panthers | Jerricho Cotchery injures groin    Fri Aug 28, 09:23 PM

Carolina Panthers WR Jerricho Cotchery (groin) exited a preseason game against the New England Patriots Friday, Aug. 28, with a groin injury and will not return.

Footballguys view: Just what the panthers needed, another injury to a wide receiver. This isn't great news for Cam Newton's production, but it continues our belief that Greg Olsen will be a beast this season and a lock-down TE1. For what it's worth, Cotchery is a shaky WR7.

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  Panthers | WR depth shaken up in Carolina    Wed Aug 19, 07:00 PM

Carolina Panthers WRs Corey Brown and Jerricho Cotchery are currently the top two wide receivers on Carolina's depth chart, according to Steve Reed of the Associated Press.

Footballguys view: Brown is a speedy guy who can get by defenders. Cotchery is the seasoned veteran who can be reliable underneath. We're not excited by either player's fantasy prospects. Without Kelvin Benjamin, we're avoiding players in the Panthers passing game except TE Greg Olsen.

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  Panthers | Jerricho Cotchery may be on bubble    Wed Jul 29, 02:52 PM

Carolina Panthers WR Jerricho Cotchery may have to compete for a roster spot during training camp because of the other players the team has at wide receiver.

Footballguys view: The Panthers added rookie Devin Funchess in the 2015 NFL draft, and that has pushed Cotchery further down the depth chart. We won't be surprised if the team goes in a different direction and Cotchery is eventually cut.

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  Panthers | Jerricho Cotchery expected to stick    Tue May 19, 09:22 AM

Carolina Panthers WR Jerricho Cotchery is expected to remain with the Panthers as their No. 3 or No. 4 wide receiver in 2015, according to ESPN.com's David Newton.

Footballguys view: Cotchery's best seasons are far behind him, and he's unlikely to replicate the 10 touchdown season he had in 2013 for the Steelers. However, he does give the team quality veteran depth and a guide for the younger receivers on the roster.

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  Panthers | Friday practice report for Week 11    Fri Nov 14, 03:21 PM

Carolina Panthers DT Star Lotulelei (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 14, and has been ruled out for Week 11. OG Amini Silatolu (ankle) did not practice and is doubtful. TE Brandon Williams (foot) and DE Charles Johnson (non-injury) both did not practice and are questionable. CB Bene Benwikere (ankle) was limited in practice and is questionable. OL Nate Chandler (toe), WR Jerricho Cotchery (hamstring), S Roman Harper (non-injury), DT Kawann Short (ankle), OG Trai Turner (ankle) and CB Melvin White (knee) all fully participated in practice and are probable.

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  Panthers | Thursday practice report    Thu Nov 13, 05:50 PM

Carolina Panthers DE Charles Johnson (non-injury), DT Star Lotulelei (ankle) and OG Amini Silatolu (knee) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 13. CB Bene Benwikere (ankle) and CB Melvin White (knee) were limited, while OT Nate Chandler (toe), WR Jerricho Cotchery (hamstring), S Roman Harper (non-injury), DT Kawann Short (ankle) and OG Trai Turner (ankle) practiced in full.

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  Panthers | Jerricho Cotchery expected to play    Thu Nov 13, 11:45 AM

Carolina Panthers WR Jerricho Cotchery (hamstring) may sit out practice Thursday, Nov. 13, but he is still expected to play in Week 11, according to head coach Ron Rivera.

Footballguys view: If you're not "All About the (Kelvin) Benjamins" when it comes to Panthers receivers, you're barking up the wrong tree. Jerricho Cotchery is a WR5 at most during just about any week. Benjamin is the play here, as a WR3, while tight end Greg Olsen is a great TE1 each week.

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  Panthers | Wednesday practice report    Wed Nov 12, 05:51 PM

Carolina Panthers WR Jerricho Cotchery (hamstring), S Roman Harper (non-injury), DT Star Lotulelei (ankle), DT Kawann Short (ankle) and OG Amini Silatolu (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 12. CB Bene Benwikere (ankle) was limited, while OG Trai Turner (ankle) practiced in full.

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  Panthers | Jerricho Cotchery a sneaky start?    Thu Oct 16, 05:48 PM

Carolina Panthers WR Jerricho Cotchery could be a sneaky start this week if WR Kelvin Benjamin (concussion) is unable to play. Even with Benjamin in the lineup last week, Cotchery saw 10 targets in a tie with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Footballguys view: If Benjamin is scratched because of his concussion, then we like Cotchery as a WR3/flex play with upside.

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  Panthers | Friday injury report for Week 4    Fri Sep 26, 03:16 PM

Carolina Panthers WR Jerricho Cotchery (thigh), CB Charles Godfrey (ankle) and FS Roman Harper (knee) all fully participated in practice and are probable for Week 4. LB Thomas Davis (hip) was limited in practice and is questionable. RB Fozzy Whittaker (thigh) and OT Garry Williams (back) both did not practice and are doubtful.

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  Panthers | Thursday practice report    Thu Sep 25, 04:32 PM

Carolina Panthers RB Fozzy Whittaker (thigh) and OT Garry Williams (back) did not practice Thursday, Sept. 25. LB Thomas Davis (hip) was limited. WR Jerricho Cotchery (thigh), CB Charles Godfrey (ankle) and SS Roman Harper (knee) were full participants.

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  Panthers | Wednesday practice report for Week 4    Wed Sep 24, 04:02 PM

Carolina Panthers WR Jerricho Cotchery (thigh) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Sept. 24. LB Thomas Davis (hip), CB Charles Godfrey (ankle), S Roman Harper (knee), RB Fozzy Whittaker (thigh) and OT Garry Williams (back) all did not participate in practice.

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  Panthers | Week 3 Inactives    Sun Sep 21, 07:52 PM

The Carolina Panthers have declared OG Andrew Norwell, OT David Foucault, RB DeAngelo Williams, RB Fozzy Whittaker, WR Jerricho Cotchery, QB Joe Webb, SS Tre Boston inactive for Week 3.

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  Panthers | Jerricho Cotchery status still up in air    Sat Sep 20, 12:26 AM

Updating a previous report, Carolina Panthers WR Jerricho Cotchery (hamstring) ran in the treadmill in the pool Friday, Sept. 19, and will be re-evaluated Saturday, Sept. 20, head coach Ron Rivera said. Cotchery is expected to be a game-time decision.

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  Panthers | Friday injury report    Fri Sep 19, 02:42 PM

Carolina Panthers RB Fozzy Whittaker (thigh) is listed as doubtful for Week 3. WR Jason Avant (thigh) and WR Jerricho Cotchery (thigh) are listed as questionable, while OT Byron Bell (toe), WR Philly Brown (ankle), OT Nate Chandler (toe), DT Colin Cole (non-injury), LB Thomas Davis (hip), DT Dwan Edwards (back), FB Mike Tolbert (chest) and OT Garry Williams (hip) are listed as probable. Cole, Cotchery and Whittaker did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 19. Avant was limited during practice, while the other players fully participated in practice.

Footballguys view: Cotchery is facing his old mates Sunday night, but he might not get to notch any points on the Steelers. Jason Avant would be a good desperation play in his stead, but he too is banged up. Look for Greg Olsen and Kelvin Benjamin to dominate targets in this one.

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  Panthers | Thursday practice report    Thu Sep 18, 04:20 PM

Jacksonville Jaguars WR Jason Avant (thigh) and RB Fozzy Whittaker (thigh) did not practice Thursday, Sept. 18. WR Jerricho Cotchery (thigh), FB Mike Tolbert (chest) and OT Garry Williams (thigh) were limited, while OT Byron Bell (toe), WR Philly Brown (ankle), OT Nate Chandler (toe) and DT Dwan Edwards (back) practiced in full.

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  Panthers | Might not be settled at WR    Fri Aug 29, 11:36 PM

The Carolina Panthers will keep six wide receivers with WRs Jason Avant, Kelvin Benjamin, Brenton Bersin, Philly Brown, Jerricho Cotchery and Tavarres King as the projected members of the 53-man roster. The team could still look to pick up a receiver or kick returner off waivers after the final roster cuts Saturday, Aug. 30.

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  Panthers | Jerricho Cotchery expected to start    Sat Jul 19, 10:46 PM

Carolina Panthers WR Jerricho Cotchery is expected to be one of the starting wide receivers this upcoming season.

Footballguys view: Cotchery is a savvy veteran who can sharply run routes and get open. We're not expecting the Panthers passing game to be that productive, so Cotchery's fantasy value is low. Take a look at him as a reserve receiver (end of the bench) or waiver-wire option in deep PPR leagues. His current ADP is WR65 (14.05) in 12-team PPR leagues.

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  Panthers | Not concerned with perception of wide receiver group    Fri Jul 11, 01:31 PM

Carolina Panthers WR Jerricho Cotchery said the wide receivers on the team are not concerned with what the perception is of that group. They are all about working hard and competing.

Footballguys view: It's good that they don't concern themselves with what is being said in the media because it's not good. Carolina has arguably the worst group of wide receivers in the league. They'll be relying heavily on Cotchery and rookie Kelvin Benjamin in 2014.

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  Panthers | Jerricho Cotchery will workout with Cam Newton    Fri Jul 11, 01:21 PM

Updating a previous report, Carolina Panthers WR Jerricho Cotchery said he will participate in a throwing session with QB Cam Newton next week to help get on the same page before the start of training camp.

Footballguys view: Cotchery is a seasoned veteran, and he knows the Panthers need to build chemistry between Newton and the entirely new group of wideouts. We'll see Cotchery compete for a starting job (and likely win) opposite rookie Kelvin Benjamin.

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  Steelers | Going for big-bodied receiver    Mon Apr 7, 02:38 AM

With the departure of WR Jerricho Cotchery to the Carolina Panthers, the Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to add a big-bodied receiver in the upcoming NFL Draft. Texas A&M WR Mike Evans has been mentioned as a possible pickup if available.

Footballguys view: Evans would be a fantastic pick for the Steelers, but he's likely to be off the board before they pick at 15th overall. If Evans is added, he would instantly upgrade the passing game because of his size/speed combination. He's got star ability and reminds some in the scouting community of Jimmy Graham (Saints).

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