o days to go before the Panthers season opener Youth Christian McCaffrey Jersey , it reminds us of the most famous (or infamous) Panthers to wear No. 2 . . . quarterback Jimmy Clausen. I’m actually saying we should celebrate Clausen and his 1-15 2-14 season. That’s because if not for that awful season and the resulting No. 1 draft pick we would not have quarterback Cam Newton.Clausen may have been a lot of things while he was with the Panthers but we can at least remember him as someone who was always professional during a season with the greatest turmoil at the quarterback position and the least commitment from ownership that the Panthers have ever known.I found this video of Clausen that I can’t decide if it’s dogging him or trying to pump him up. It’s both the best and worst of Clausen in three minutes and the perfect way to celebrate his career in Carolina. Enjoy.Feel free to share your favorite Jimmy ‘Check down Out of Bounds’ Clausen memory in the commentsPanthers vs. Cowboys: Step UP or Step OUT Welcome back to the 2018 edition of Step UP or Step OUT, a series on CSR that is intended to look at players who are playing well, and highlight a few that need to step their game up. Think of it as a heat index for the Carolina Panthers; guys who are playing well are stepping up and those who aren’t need to improve their game or. . . step out.This week we’ll look at some guys that have shown their mettle during the preseason, and need to maintain that intensity for the weeks ahead to go well. The others mentioned, well, they need to play better... or maybe just step out of the way and let someone else take over.Steppin’ UPTaylor MotonHeat Rating: The Cajun Filet biscuit you picked up to block out hunger until tailgateNobody had a better preseason than Taylor Moton, and I don’t believe that is really up for debate. From initially just challenging for the starting left guard position, to taking over for an injured Daryl Williams at right tackle, to now starting week 1 at the left tackle spot... the man has handled a flurry of challenges thrown his way with professionalism and gusto. The third preseason game against the Patriots was very encouraging as to his long term prospects at the position Christian McCaffrey Men Jersey , and he could really solidify his place as one of the better young linemen in the league with a solid game against DeMarcus Lawrence and the Dallas Cowboys.Cam NewtonHeat Rating: A Big Bo’ Box full of delicious hot golden fried chicken and biscuitsAce Boogie had an encouraging preseason where he lead several long scoring drives and spread the ball around to many different weapons. He’ll be flanked by the best supporting cast he’s had to date, and although the offensive line still has some big questions, there may be some gargantuan weeks ahead for the guy whose number 1 in both your programs and hearts.Christian McCaffreyHeat Rating: Bojangles dirty rice, which no good Bo’ Box would be complete withoutChristian McCaffrey is without a doubt the Panthers most dynamic offensive weapon. I have no doubt that he will approach that 25-30 touches per game mark hinted on by Ron Rivera, and each one will have the potential for large gains. In the preseason, as well as last season, he has proven that he can indeed work between the tackles, and we all know about his ability catching the ball out of the backfield. I’d hate to be the Dallas Cowboys this week, as the coaching staff let’s their plans for “Deuce Deuce” loose loose.Donte JacksonHeat Rating: Piping hot Bo’ fries with extra cajun seasoningThrough a fusion of his own good play and some poor injury luck by the team Color Rush Christian McCaffrey Jersey , the rookie second round pick out of LSU is going to get a shot to start at corner from the very beginning. His swagger and natural athleticism shined brightly in the preseason, but it’s time to see if that will translate to a full time starting workload against some of the league’s best receivers. To silence the doubters, “Action Jackson” will need to dominate against the Dallas Cowboys suspect receivers, and continue to build on that throughout the year.Steppin’ OUTAmini SilatoluCold Rating: Being handed unsweeted Bojangles infamous tea instead of famous sweet teaI’m not sure how much stuffing I can still get out of beating this dead horse... but in no way whatsoever does Amini Silatolu deserve to start at left guard even if he is medically cleared to play on Sunday. Greg Van Roten showed himself to be a perfectly capable option in the preseason, and he deserves to play in that spot. Period. Dontari PoeCold Rating: The sauces you forgot to ask for at the drive thru windowCarolina’s largest free agent acquisition had a relatively quiet offseason. I’m sure fans were hoping for more from the athletic big fella, but preseason in notoriously difficult to evaluate defensive interior linemen, especially when they aren’t really in any danger or having their starting spot challenged. Kawann Short was pretty quiet too, for that matter, but we know what he can do all to well. This is more of a “cool” rating than anything versus the initial excitement Christian McCaffrey Jersey Boys , but let’s hope for more of an impact as we go live.D.J. MooreCold Rating: Taking the wrong route to the stadium and having to continuously smell that Big Bo’ Box in the back get colder by the minuteMoore came roaring out of the gates with an impressive camp and a big impact in the first preseason game. After that point he started to fall off a bit, and made very little impact in the most recent games. Reports are that he is hitting a bit of a rookie wall mentally, and the coaching staff are trying to refocus him on doing a few things really well instead of everything with moderate efficiency. The 1st round rookie out of Maryland has all the athletic gifts, and with Curtis Samuel slated to miss week 1, has a chance to make some game impact. He’ll be a part of the game plan, and I’m sure he’ll make the most of his chances.