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December has arrived with a wintry chill, but the race for playoff berths, especially in the highly competitive NFC South Division, is plenty hot.

Jones brings reminders of returns past

By Tom Sorensen | E-mail | December 2, 2008

Michael Bates is the best kickoff return man the Carolina Panthers have ever had. A world-class sprinter, Bates never waited for an opening. His style was: Why wait? You won't catch me anyway.

Panthers' strength meets Bucs' strength | December 2, 2008
Team beats rushing TD record | December 2, 2008
Giants consider Burress | December 2, 2008
Panthers locked in NFC playoff fight | December 2, 2008
Smith catch rallies Panthers past Green Bay | December 1, 2008
The returns are in: Jones' runbacks key to victory | December 1, 2008
Key moments | December 1, 2008
At full-throttle, Panthers barely recognizable | December 1, 2008
The grades are in | December 1, 2008
Stewart's sure TD run turns into fumble | December 1, 2008

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Burress officially out for the year | December 2, 2008
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Q&A: Fox defends defense, 'not in mood to debate'

Following is a partial transcript of Coach John Fox's Monday news conference following Sunday’s 35-31 win at Green Bay. Some questions and answers were edited for clarity and brevity.