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Report has Bernie Leaving the Charlotte Bobcats

According to sources reporting to the Charlotte Observer, Bernie Bickerstaff, the once coach and recent front office guy who has been so involved in many decisions for the Bobcats, is leaving. Is this a sign of future shake ups to come or has Bernie served his purpose and is now moving on to greener pastures?

Panthers Sign Johnson and Toefield

Panther fans were finally woken from their grumbling slumber to learn that the Carolina Panthers signed free agent running back LaBrandon Toefield and linebacker Landon Johnson. Johnson, who has lead the Cincinnati Bengals in tackles for the past several seasons, has signed a contract worth $10 million for three years. Toefield, who has langiushed behind Fred Taylor and Maurice Jones-Drew in Jacksonville, signed a one year contract worth $750,000. The Panthers hope that Toefield can help in third down situations. Johnson will compete with N'aill Diggs for a starting outside linebacker position. These signing come as the initial wave of free agent signings slow down. Many experts feel that the Panthers are filling key support positions in preparation for this year's upcoming draft.

Moose Close to Deal with Panthers?

PFT is reporting that the Panthers and former Panther and Chicago Bear Muhsin Muhammad have agreed on a deal that would pay the veteran wide receiver somewhere around$1.5 million for at least the 2008-09 season. There is nothing official, but usually where there is smoke, there is fire.

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Foster Cut by Panthers

In a move that was certainly inevitable, the Carolina Panthers cut running back DeShaun Foster, ending the relationship with the former second round draft pick and clearing about $4.75 million dollars in cap space. Foster, who never had a one thousand yard rushing season, had more fumbles than touchdowns last season and never developed into the complete running back the Panthers had hoped for when he was drafted.   The writing was on the wall when the Panthers drafted running back DeAngelo Williams two years ago, causing Foster to share the number of carries with Williams. "It was a hard decision, but we felt like it was time to go in a different direction," said Panthers general manager Marty Hurney. "DeShaun gave us everything he had and did everything that was asked of him while he was here."

Panthers May Look at Moose and Alge

Two all too familiar names are being circulated around town as possible suiters for the Carolina Panthers. One was a former first round draft pick and the other has been use to beating the Panthers year end and year out. The question remains, though, whether picking up Mushin Muhammed and Alge Crumler would be a good fit for the Panthers organization.

The first player, Mushin Muhammed, turns 35 this season. Although he would be a great lockerroom presence and possibly a great mentor and teacher to Dwayne Jarrett, spending the money on a guy who has been known to drop a few balls during critical times during the game might not be the smartest way to go. Besides, how much more production can you get out of Moose? Last year he only had 40 receptions for a 570 yards. That's the third best on the team behind Desmond Clark, the team's tight end.The Panthers really need to look towards the future with playmakers who will be able to comtribute long term.