Stay up-to-date with this weekly roundup of Panthers news from the local and national media.

BEST LB DUO: Pro Football Focus explains why Luke Kuechly and Thomas Davis form the best linebacker tandem in the NFL. **READ MORE**

MORE PRAISE FOR PANTHERS LINEBACKERS: Russell Baxter of Bleacher Report also lists Carolina's linebackers as the best position group in the NFL. READ MORE

RIVERA'S MOTIVATIONAL TACTICS: How does head coach Ron Rivera plan to lead Carolina back to the Super Bowl? Jenny Vrentas of MMQB.com wrote about Rivera's approach. **READ MORE**

BACKS READY FOR MORE: Second-year running backs Cameron Artis-Payne and Brandon Wegher are better conditioned and more confident after their first NFL offseason. Max Henson of Panthers.com writes that they appear ready to push for more opportunities behind Jonathan Stewart. **READ MORE**

PALMER GETS HIS SHOT: Wide receiver Tobais Palmer, who played collegiately at N.C. State, told WRAL.com it's a "blessing" to get a chance to play for the Panthers. **READ MORE**

CAMVP: Aaron Torres of Fox Sports explains why quarterback Cam Newton's NFL dominance has only just begun. **READ MORE**

DAVIS DISCUSSES HOT TOPICS:Linebacker Thomas Davis sat down with NFL Network to talk about getting better with age, Cam Newton's toughness and much more. **READ MORE**

WHO'S MOST TALENTED? Bucky Brooks of NFL.com ranks the Panthers as the third-most talented team in the league behind Seattle and Pittsburgh. **READ MORE**

CLOSER LOOK AT CASH: Richard Walker of the Gaston Gazette examines rookie linebacker Jeremy Cash's opportunity with the Panthers as an undrafted signing. **READ MORE**

WISH GRANTED:Take a look at Make-A-Wish child Parker Cowherd's special day with tight end Greg Olsen and the Panthers. READ MORE