Dein erstes Forum » d in with 20 goals, fourth most on

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Ron Rivera isnt giving his team a free pass this offseason when it comes to hard work.In fact, the Carolina Panthers coach is pushing his players to work even harder after a 24-10 loss to the Denver Broncos in the Super Bowl.Just look at the teams recent minicamp, where Rivera brought his players together at midfield on multiple occasions to let them know their concentration level just wasnt there and they were making too many mistakes.The truth is you can never be satisfied, said Rivera, a two-time NFL Coach of the Year. If youre satisfied, its time to move on because youre done. And again, we didnt win the Super Bowl. So that right there is enough for us to stay motivated and keep moving toward our goal.Riveras goal is simple: Avoid complacency.Hes well aware it has been 23 years since an NFL team that lost the Super Bowl got back to the big game the next season.The one thing Ive found that people talked about is being complacent -- that they let some things slip and slide, Rivera said. Im trying to make sure to take that away and make sure we have a sense of urgency and remind them that the season is coming fast.Thats why Rivera has steadily reminded everyone of how many days it is until the Panthers open the regular season against the Broncos in a Super Bowl rematch.The Panthers, who finished 17-2 last season, should be in good shape to challenge for another NFC championship.They return the bulk of their roster -- with All-Pro cornerback Josh Norman being one notable exception -- and will get wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin back from a knee injury.Cam Newton, the NFL MVP last season, anchors the top-scoring offense in the league. The games most versatile quarterback threw 35 touchdown passes and ran for 10 more TDs in his fifth season, helping the Panthers to a 15-0 start. But Newton was left stunned after the teams poor showing in the Super Bowl.Thats why hes out to get better.I havent peaked, Newton said. I always can find ways to take my game to the next level.Here are five things to watch entering training camp:REPLACING NORMAN: The most intriguing position competition at training camp should be at cornerback.The Panthers have parted ways with Norman and veteran Charles Tillman, leaving both starting spots in flux. Bene Benwikere, who is coming off a broken leg, is expected to be one starter, while the other will likely go to one of the three cornerbacks the Panthers drafted -- James Bradberry, Daryl Worley or Zack Sanchez.The secondary could be a concern given the Panthers play in the pass-happy NFC South that includes quarterbacks Drew Brees, Matt Ryan and Jameis Winston.BENJAMINS RETURN: The Panthers are anxiously awaiting the return of Benjamin, who is expected to be at full speed when training camp begins.Benjamin established himself as the teams No. 1 receiver in 2014 as a rookie with 1,008 yards and nine TD catches. But the 6-foot-5, 245-pound former first-round draft pick tore his ACL last summer in training camp and missed the teams Super Bowl season.With Jerricho Cotchery gone, Benjamin is expected to return to the starting lineup alongside last years rookie Devin Funchess, who had a strong minicamp.REMMERS AT RIGHT TACKLE: The Panthers will have to decide whether Mike Remmers, who gave up two costly sacks to Von Miller in the Super Bowl, will be the teams starting right tackle this season.All signs point to yes, considering Carolina is 22-4 overall when he is the starting right tackle. However, hell receive competition from last years rookie Daryl Williams.ON THE SHORT LIST: The Panthers are still looking to extend the contract of defensive tackle Kawann Short, who was the NFC Defensive Player of the Month twice last season. Its expected that Short will attend training camp rather than hold out even if he doesnt have a new deal.KUECHLY READY TO ROLL: Former NFL Defensive Player of the Year Luke Kuechly is expected to be back on the field for the start of training camp following offseason shoulder surgery. The three-time All-Pro has become the heart and soul of the Panthers defense and is considered by many to be the NFLs top linebacker.---Online:AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL Twitter feed: http://twitter.com/AP-NFL Damon Harrison Sr. Jersey . Louis Blues absence from top spot in the TSN. Romeo Okwara Jersey . Following a lopsided 5-2 loss against the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday night, Paul MacLean told reporters that "theres a lack of focus, theres a lack of leadership and theres a lack of preparation" with his struggling team. That came on the heels of Bryan Murray taking the unusual step of going into the locker room at the Prudential Center and addressing the players himself. http://www.wholesalelionsjerseys.com/?tag=youth-anthony-pittman-jersey . Despite dominating possession, Schalke needed an own goal from Nicolas Hoefler for the breakthrough a minute before the interval. The Freiburg midfielder misjudged Jefferson Farfans corner and bundled the ball into his own net. Zach Zenner Jersey . Once again, DeLaet finished tied for second at a PGA Tour stop on the weekend, this time at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. The pride of Weyburn, Sask. Leo Koloamatangi Jersey .C. at the helm of the top team in the Eastern Conference. His tenure as the GM in Vancouver was all too brief. Though he led the Canucks to what was then a franchise record-shattering campaign in just his second season, Nonis was gone and replaced one year later. Greater Western Sydney ruckman Rory Lobb could be in danger of missing a game for the first time in his breakout AFL season due to a knee problem.Lobb has been diagnosed with a grade-one strain to his medial collateral ligament, but has been cleared of any structural damage to his ankle after a Richmond opponent landed on his leg in the third quarter of the Giants win in Canberra on Saturday.He watched from the bench in the final quarter, with ice on his knee as well as a protective boot on his ankle.Medical staff will decide later this week whether hell be available for Saturdays away game against Gold Coast.Well monitor Rory closely over the next 48 hours but are not expecting an extended lay-off, said David Joyce, Giants head of athletic performance.The MCL injury is at the minor end of thee scale, but well take a cautious approach as we look to get Rory back on field.ddddddddddddLobb has been a revelation in his third season of senior football.The 206cm 23-year-old from WA has taken 45 contested marks this year, second in the competition behind Suns forward Tom Lynch, who has 52.Lobb has also chipped in with 20 goals, fourth most on the Giants list as well being the back-up ruckman to Shane Mumford.The Giants injury list is diminishing with midfield pair Jack Steele and Jacob Hopper both hopeful of returning to the fid in with 20 goals, fourth most on Socc