SPARTANBURG News and Notes

With camp over, players bolt

Perhaps at no time during the entire, two-and-a-half week training camp did Carolina Panthers players move more quickly than when the whistle sounded to end Wednesday morning's 75-minute practice, which took place in a cool drizzle.

That ended training camp at Wofford (the team will finish preseason practice in Charlotte) and – led by rookie defensive back Charles Godfrey – most players sprinted up a hill toward the locker room and then on to the parking lot. Within 10 minutes, cars were leaving (wonder if they even had time for showers?). A Spartanburg police car sat at the parking lot entrance, however, a not-too subtle reminder for players who wanted to get home as quickly as possible.

This was the 14th season the Panthers have trained at Wofford, and their contract with the school ends in 2009. Coach John Fox said that although it won't be his decision, he'd prefer that camp remain in Spartanburg. The fact that owner Jerry Richardson attended Wofford probably makes that a likely proposition.

“I like the idea of camp,” said Fox. “Guys are kind of forced to be with each other and I think that's a great thing. They take great care of us here.” David scott

Briefly

Players didn't have much time at home Wednesday. Buses were to leave Bank of America Stadium at 3:45p.m. for the airport, where the team was to fly to Philadelphia ahead of today's exhibition against the Eagles. D.S.

Fox didn't rule out the possibility of rookie running back Jonathan Stewart playing tonight. The Panthers have brought him along slowly because of offseason toe surgery. Linebacker Jon Beason (ankle), who didn't play in the exhibition opener against Indianapolis, will play tonight. D.S.

Depth Chart

Offense

Receiver: Steve Smith; Ryne Robinson; Jason Carter; Dominique Thompson; William Buchanon

Left tackle: Jordan Gross; Frank Omiyale; Rueben Riley

Left guard: Travelle Wharton; Milford Brown; Mackenzy Bernadeau

Center: Ryan Kalil; Geoff Hangartner

Right guard: Keydrick Vincent; Toniu Fonoti; Evan Mathis

Right tackle: Jeff Otah; Jeremy Bridges; Geoff Schwartz

Tight end: Jeff King; Dante Rosario; Gary Barnidge; Chris Conklin;

Chad Upshaw

Receiver: Muhsin Muhammad; D.J. Hackett; Dwayne Jarrett; Travis Taylor; Chris Hannon

Quarterback: Jake Delhomme; Matt Moore; Brett Basanez; Lester Ricard

Fullback: Brad Hoover; Troy Fleming

Running back: DeAngelo Williams; Jonathan Stewart; Nick Goings;

LaBrandon Toefield; Decori Birmingham

Defense

Left end: Tyler Brayton; Charles Johnson; Casper Brinkley

Left tackle: Maake Kemoeatu; Ian Scott; Nick Hayden

Right tackle: Damione Lewis; Darwin Walker; Gary Gibson; Stephen Williams

Right end: Julius Peppers; Stanley McClover; Hilee Taylor

Strongside linebacker: Na'il Diggs; Landon Johnson; Donte Curry

Middle linebacker: Jon Beason; Adam Seward; Dan Connor

Weakside linebacker: Thomas Davis; James Anderson; Tim Shaw;

Shaun Smith

Left cornerback: Chris Gamble; Richard Marshall; Dante Wesley;

Darren Toney

Right cornerback: Ken Lucas; Ricardo Colclough; C.J. Wilson;

Curtis Deloatch

Strong safety: Chris Harris; Terrence Holt; Joe Fields

Free safety: Charles Godfrey; Nate Salley; Quinton Teal

Special Teams

Kicker: John Kasay; Rhys Lloyd

Punter: Jason Baker; John Kasay

Kickoffs: Rhys Lloyd; John Kasay

Holder: Jason Baker

Punt return: Ryne Robinson; Jason Carter

Kickoff return: Ryne Robinson; Ricardo Colclough; Jonathan Stewart

Long snapper: Jason Kyle

Nine injured players didn't make the trip to Philadelphia for tonight's game: receiver Dwayne Jarrett (bruised leg), receiver Steve Smith (concussion), cornerback Ken Lucas (nose), receiver D.J. Hackett (toe), cornerback Chris Gamble (hamstring), tight end Gary Barnidge (gluteal strain), tight end Dante Rosario (hamstring), defensive tackle Ian Scott (knee) and receiver Ryne Robinson (leg). D.s.