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Rick Bates

  • joined Feb 26, 2010
  • last login May 22, 2013
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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.

A Fan Of...

  • mlb Atlanta Braves
  • nfl Carolina Panthers
  • ncaaf Wake Forest Demon Deacons
  • ncaab Wake Forest Demon Deacons
  • golf Old Tiger
  • nhl Carolina Hurricanes
User Blog

2013 NFL Draft - Panther Open Thread

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Wow... unpredictable so far. What madness lies ahead? What at 14?

Panthers' Classic Rock Mock Draft: A Parody

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This mock draft is definitely off the rails as I make my picks for the Panthers from among classic rock legends.

2013 NFL off season: Rick's takes on the Panthers

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NFL off-seasons are oh so long for the obsessed fan. Mock after Mock, this WR over that WR, etc.... to the point this author can pretty much identify the players many CSR members love and hate. This is my take on the state of the off-season so far.

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Off-Season Results for the Phins in the CatScratchReader Mock

We recently completed our mock off-season over at the Panthers' site. As surrogate GM for the Dolphins, I did my best to help your team given the "rules of the game." I think I did pretty well,...

2013 NFL Mock Draft: Panthers pre-combine mock

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I gave this a lot of thought, did a lot of research, and this is the best I could do. Can't wait for the combine and more Gettle-deals coming up!

Minority Report: Top Secret Draft Revelations

Read the slightly-fictionalized ramblings of a eccentric/psychotic rosterbator regarding the 2013 NFL Draft.

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Help! I'm the Phins GM in Cat Scratch Reader's Mock Off-Season

We're doing a league-wide mock off-season over at Cat Scratch Reader, and I picked the Dolphins. Everybody get's 25 fake dollars to spend in FA, and trades are allowed. Questions: Do you think J...

Keep Pounding!!!

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The Panthers as a team have to pick themselves up and Keep Pounding. As Panther fans, all we can do is keep hope alive, and that in itself is what makes a true fan. Here are words of encouragement from myself and some special guests.

Show Me the Money

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How do the Panthers pilot safely through the polar salary cap. An in-depth look at current and future cap navigation.

Panthers Current Salary Cap Status

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Panthers have $8 million under the cap. Ooh, what should we buy?

Thinking "Outside the Box" Again... Ruh, Roh

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How are the Panthers looking to improve their secondary?

2012 Panthers Position Preview - Running Back

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The Panther Running Backs. Who gets the #4 spot (lol)?

Carolina Panthers 2012 Position Preview - Defensive Tackles

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Previewing the Panthers defensive tackles. How bad is it really?

Rivera pleased with OTA results

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Coach Rivera likes what he sees from the rookie draft picks during the weekend OTA.

Panthers 2012 Draft Pick Profile: WR/PR Joe Adams

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Can Joe Adams be the next 'elite' punt returner?

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Bears Mock Draft from Cat Scratch Reader (Panthers SBN site)

I volunteered to GM for the Bears in our CSR full mock draft. I did my best for you guys, based on researching your team needs here and at other "draft" sites: WR, OG, LT, DE, DT, LB (depth), CB...

Your One-Stop Draft Shop

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Putting together a one-stop-shop for rosterbators isn't easy. I did what I could, combining draft order, consensus ranking (walter). and Brandt's top-100 (nfl.com)

The Latest Mock from Walter is ... Interesting

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Coples falls to Bears??

Panthers to Take Cap Hit for 2010 "Veteran Purge"

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Reports have surfaced that during the Owners' Meetings last week, Jones and Snyder petitioned the league to penalize other teams for taking advantage of the 2010 uncapped year. Specifically, they...

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Draft pick trade with Panthers?

Hi guys... I'm a Carolina Panther fan (and member of Cat Scratch Reader). I was checking out some of the Drafttek.com player ratings, team needs, and draft positions/value, and came up with what...

Combine Interview Studs and Duds

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NFPs Combine Interview Summary

Wes Bunting's Senior Bowl Risers

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Panther's Under-the-Radar Draft Picks (from Senior Bowl)

A Look at the Panther's Free Agents, and the Draft Impact

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I stumbled upon this list of pending Panther free agents (serious props to RocknRolla at Carolina Huddle... excellent research), and it seriously started me thinking about cap space, draft picks,...

CSR Fantasy Football Championships - How's it going?

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I don't know about you guys, but CSR3's championship game between MMA_PITBULL and me is a real battle. He put me in a 34 point hole on Thursday with Foster (23) and Rackers (11). I managed to...

Panthers to draft 7th (maybe)

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Attempted humor while progrostubating the April draft order.

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CSR Fantasy Football Smack Talk - Playoffs Edition

The playoffs start tonight for the CSR Fantasy Leagues, and it's time to get serial. Let's hear some of your best smack talking as we move toward the Championship of each League, and crown the...

Poking a Little Fun at Draft Predictions

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A fun look at Panther mock drafts, with reviews. Plus bonus BAMF mock draft from TV and Movies

CSR Fantasy League Updates

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The Fantasy Playoffs are just two weeks away for the nine CSR Leagues.  It's time for League Commissioners and Owners to weigh in on their respective seasons.  Let us hear your raves and your...

Eight Games In: My take on the 2011 NFL season's top stories

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What are the most noteworthy stories of the NFL season so far? Here's the top-10 that came to my mind.

It's the Bye week. Think I'll take a stab at a Mock Draft

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A bit of a different approach to the Panthers' mock draft.

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