Rick Bates

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Editor for Cat Scratch Reader, the official SBN site for the Carolina Panthers.

Born in 1959, child of the 60s and 70s. Now living in Apex, NC.

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Recent Activity

	for Ted Ginn Voted on May 25 2013, 2:48a
	AHHHHH... to quote Steve Miller Commented on The Jeckyll and Hyde Effect on May 24 2013, 8:49p
	Thanks for reading, man! Recommended on May 24 2013, 8:45p
	The Jeckyll and Hyde Effect Recommended on May 24 2013, 8:44p
	for Dr. Jeckyll Voted on May 24 2013, 8:44p
	I nearly shipped my pants. Commented on 2013 Carolina Panthers OTAs: Gettis gets positive review from Ron Rivera on May 24 2013, 8:18p
	Project Bluebook?? Commented on 2013 Carolina Panthers OTAs: Gettis gets positive review from Ron Rivera on May 24 2013, 8:10p
	And to you, BucFan, thanks for the classy comment from a rival fan. And, ... Commented on Ballin' in the Golden Years: An in-depth look at the production of WRs in their later years, and what it means for Steve Smith on May 24 2013, 7:49p - 1 reply
	Superb article (rec'd)... I give it 4 stars and 4 snaps (in a Z formation) Commented on Ballin' in the Golden Years: An in-depth look at the production of WRs in their later years, and what it means for Steve Smith on May 24 2013, 7:38p
	for Will stay roughly the same Voted on May 24 2013, 6:44p
	Ballin' in the Golden Years: An in-depth look at the production of WRs in their later years, and what it means for Steve Smith Recommended on May 24 2013, 6:44p
	Quote from an article regarding low testosterone... Commented on Derek Anderson is taking his health seriously on May 22 2013, 8:07p
	Cam is a loser. Recommended on May 22 2013, 7:47p
	TWSS Commented on Cam Newton is a leaner leader in 2013 on May 20 2013, 7:56p
	for Winston & Rhodes Voted on May 20 2013, 12:06p
	for James Dator who? Voted on May 20 2013, 11:43a
	No Subject Recommended on May 17 2013, 11:02a
	for Absolutely, and he will start to show it this year! Voted on May 16 2013, 8:12p
	Which tool do you use? Recommended on May 16 2013, 7:53p
	We seem to have some very short memories here. . . Recommended on May 16 2013, 7:51p
	Ice Cold! Recommended on May 16 2013, 7:23p
	Something like this... Commented on DeAngelo Williams restructures contract, according to report on May 15 2013, 9:07p - 1 reply
	Dammit Beatch, I told you to get this suit pressed, and what's with the purple sh!t... Commented on CSR Mid-Week Open Thread - 5/15/13 on May 15 2013, 8:36p - 2 replies
	Rivera - Man Pitino aint got shi* on me and my devishly good looks Recommended on May 15 2013, 8:31p
	Yes, we have to inform them after his 3rd year (this year). Commented on DeAngelo Williams restructures contract, according to report on May 15 2013, 8:26p
	I've seen enough that I don't question the Kraken's motor... Commented on DeAngelo Williams restructures contract, according to report on May 15 2013, 8:22p - 2 replies
	I put 10 grand on False Start to win. What do you mean he's not in this race? I dressed Commented on CSR Mid-Week Open Thread - 5/15/13 on May 15 2013, 8:13p
	I believe the 5th year would be at Franchise tag level, Evan. I could be wrong, Commented on DeAngelo Williams restructures contract, according to report on May 15 2013, 7:31p - 1 reply
	YOU SHALL NOT POST! Recommended on May 15 2013, 7:24p
	Gettleman is a true cap wizard Recommended on May 15 2013, 7:23p
	Should be under $2m (net against the cap) to sign the rookies Commented on DeAngelo Williams restructures contract, according to report on May 15 2013, 7:09p
	Gettleman's definitely won a lot more respect from me than Hurney ever did. Recommended on May 15 2013, 7:07p
	I think that if the Panthers are looking at Woodson, it would be to play him at the safety position, not cornerback. Recommended on May 14 2013, 9:21p
	for I would welcome him with open arms. Voted on May 14 2013, 9:21p
	Agree and rec'd H...nator. The 9'ers have a strong o-line and mobile QB, Commented on Will the Panthers Secondary Be Enough? Looking at some 2013 Match-ups on May 13 2013, 8:28p
	Tough question but... Recommended on May 13 2013, 8:16p
	for Week 10: Michael Crabtree/ Vernon Davis Voted on May 13 2013, 8:15p
	Add an option to the voting. Recommended on May 12 2013, 8:49p
	I agree CR. Chandler and Gaydosh probably hit the PS. Commented on CSR Saturday Night Open Thread on May 12 2013, 8:34p
	If Coach Matsko was banging the table for the Big-Ku, I'm not ready to 2nd guess him. Commented on Game Film: E. Kugbila (w/ newly added D2 Champ film) on May 12 2013, 12:04p - 1 reply
	for I think Newton will be fine no reason to be alarmed. Voted on May 11 2013, 1:34p
	for Panthers Voted on May 11 2013, 12:07p
	Looks like a playa, eh Commented on 2013 NFL OTAs: Panthers host 59 players at rookie mini-camp on May 10 2013, 7:46p - 1 reply
	Our O-Line coaches were banging the table for Big Ku... Commented on Game Film: E. Kugbila (w/ newly added D2 Champ film) on May 10 2013, 12:16p
	One Week Later: Why the Panthers Won the Draft Recommended on May 8 2013, 8:44a
	What the hell is Chick-Fil-A? Don't think that made the news over here. Recommended on May 7 2013, 9:14p
	CSR Mailbag 5/7/13: Your questions answered by real football experts Recommended on May 7 2013, 8:24p
	That Silatolu Was Higher Rated Than Kugbila Is Irrelevant Recommended on May 5 2013, 11:44a
	By Jove, I think I've got it Commented on CSR Saturday Night Open Thread on May 4 2013, 9:30p - 1 reply
	Well... yeah. I agree, he by gawd does have to improve the dropsies Commented on CSR Saturday Night Open Thread on May 4 2013, 9:08p
	I like your defense pick billy201. Norman apparently didn't like being benched... Commented on CSR Saturday Night Open Thread on May 4 2013, 8:50p - 1 reply
	I haven't weighed in on this turbulent topic yet... but it has been entertaining. Commented on CSR Saturday Night Open Thread on May 4 2013, 8:39p - 1 reply
	Regarding tonytuch's 2nd prediction... Commented on CSR Saturday Night Open Thread on May 4 2013, 8:30p - 1 reply
	If I understand it correctly, the Panthers have to notify the league that they want to Commented on CSR Saturday Night Open Thread on May 4 2013, 8:23p
	It's all speculation, of course, but I believe there were more teams Commented on Panther Draft Pick Profile: OG Edmund Kugbila on May 4 2013, 8:07p
	Panther Draft Pick Profile: OG Edmund Kugbila Recommended on May 4 2013, 7:08p
	x Recommended on May 3 2013, 7:25p
	J.E.T.S. Commented on 2013 NFL Draft: DT Kawann Short was a smart 2nd round pick for the Panthers on May 2 2013, 9:17p
	That's eggzachary what we should do. Commented on 2013 NFL Draft: DT Kawann Short was a smart 2nd round pick for the Panthers on May 2 2013, 8:27p
	No Subject Recommended on May 2 2013, 8:25p
	TWSS Commented on 2013 NFL Draft: DT Kawann Short was a smart 2nd round pick for the Panthers on May 2 2013, 8:17p
	You're right in that they may both struggle with the speed of the game and ... Commented on 2013 NFL Draft: DT Kawann Short was a smart 2nd round pick for the Panthers on May 2 2013, 8:13p - 1 reply
	2013 NFL Draft: DT Kawann Short was a smart 2nd round pick for the Panthers Recommended on May 2 2013, 8:06p
	It's his modesty and empathy towards others that really make Ivan stand out. Commented on Cat Scratch Hangout 5/2/13 on May 2 2013, 7:58p - 1 reply
	Great analysis. I would add another way that the D-Line will help the secondary... Commented on Cat Scratch Hangout 5/2/13 on May 2 2013, 7:56p - 1 reply
	Skipping Senior Bowl No Longer a Sound Strategy Recommended on May 2 2013, 7:40p
	Those are just... Outstanding!! Commented on CSR Mid-Week Open Thread - 5/1/13 on May 1 2013, 7:02p
	Getting to know Edmund Kugbila Recommended on May 1 2013, 3:13p
	In case anyone missed it... Recommended on May 1 2013, 2:51p
	If Matsko and Ray Brown were "banging the table" for Kugbila... Commented on 2013 NFL Draft: Critiquing The Carolina Panthers Draft on Apr 30 2013, 8:12p
	Agree. Barner and Klein are both picks that I've grown to love... Commented on 2013 NFL Draft: Critiquing The Carolina Panthers Draft on Apr 30 2013, 7:53p - 1 reply
	Utes Blogger: Panthers Got the Star of the Draft Recommended on Apr 30 2013, 6:48p
	for Panthers Draft Voted on Apr 30 2013, 8:39a
	Very cool... I pull up this thread, and the thumbnails of people that like CSR includes... Commented on @CatScratchReadr Wrapup - Post NFL Draft Edition on Apr 29 2013, 8:34p
	Perhaps, but thinking long-term, had we taken any of these other guys... Commented on 2013 NFL Draft: Carolina Panthers Draft Grades on Apr 28 2013, 12:54p
	Again PR, please check out this source regarding Barner's production on grass... Commented on 2013 NFL Draft: Carolina Panthers select LB AJ Klein in the 5th round on Apr 28 2013, 12:48p
	Source here: Commented on 2013 NFL Draft: Carolina Panthers select LB AJ Klein in the 5th round on Apr 28 2013, 12:46p - 1 reply
	PR, when playing on Grass in three games in 2012... Commented on 2013 NFL Draft: Carolina Panthers select LB AJ Klein in the 5th round on Apr 28 2013, 12:31p - 1 reply
	Very exciting runner. I like the pick a lot (although it does mean last year for D'lo) Commented on 2013 NFL Draft: Carolina Panthers select RB Kenjon Barner in 6th round on Apr 28 2013, 12:22p
	Question for the group: Commented on 2013 NFL Draft: Carolina Panthers select RB Kenjon Barner in 6th round on Apr 28 2013, 11:48a - 1 reply

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