Cam Newton has all the tools, but the Carolina Panthers QB has faced criticism for his leadership. Newton, who wants to put those whispers to bed, recently pointed to his desire to be a team captain.

At 33 years old, Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith is entering his 13th NFL season. Smith doesn't plan on quitting football anytime soon, however.

Steve Smith finished second in the NFL with 107 receptions four seasons ago for the New York Giants. Now the former second-round pick is retiring. What led to the receiver's decision?

Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly led the NFL in tackles en route to winning the 2012 Defensive Rookie of the Year award. What does Kuechly have in mind for an encore?

Brian Urlacher is retired from the NFL. Could a jump to the WWE be far behind? Adam Rank targets six NFL players who would be great WWE superstars.

Mark Sanchez recently was ripped by one wideout, but another came to his defense: Former teammate Plaxico Burress, who had nothing but praise for the New York Jets quarterback.

Charles Woodson doesn't want to merely sign for the minimum and help rookies learn to be professionals, although he may not have a choice, reports Ian Rapoport.

Gregg Rosenthal goes from team to team in the NFC, breaking down the biggest storylines to watch over the next month. Who will emerge among the Green Bay Packers' running backs?

Quarterback David Garrard is out in New York, but Mark Sanchez told reporters Thursday it doesn't matter who's on the roster. It won't change how the Jets quarterback approaches business.

Add Steve Smith to the list of people who aren't fans of New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez. "I wouldn't let Mark Sanchez throw me a paper-bag sandwich," the Carolina Panthers receiver said. Huh?

Ronde Barber faced a lot of great wide receivers during his 16-year career. Find out why his toughest assignment was defending Carolina Panthers wideout Steve Smith.

Mike Shula has little doubt about Cam Newton's ability to improve, but the Carolina Panthers' offensive coordinator would like to see more emotional growth from his young quarterback.

The Carolina Panthers did fine work shoring up their defensive front, but their decision not to add playmakers to help out quarterback Cam Newton is baffling, Marc Sessler writes.

Everyone looks better with a ring. Baltimore Ravens players, like Jacoby Jones, continue to be overrated in the "Top 100 Players of 2013," Gregg Rosenthal writes. He also picks an underrated defensive player.

Using all of the players in the past 53 seasons of the National Football League, what would a fantasy mock draft look like? Michael Fabiano's answers might surprise you.

Bucky Brooks breaks down the optimal draft strategy for each team -- which, in the Cleveland Browns' case, might include a highly touted quarterback named Geno Smith.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had the NFL's worst pass defense in 2012. What kind of impact will the Darrelle Revis trade have on their secondary?

Championships aren't won in September. They're won in Weeks 14-16 during the playoffs, of course. Which players have the matchups that could lead you to fantasy glory in 2013?

Now that we know the 2013 NFL schedule, it's time to determine which players have the toughest and easiest slates. Michael Fabiano puts a fantasy value to wide receivers based on their weekly matchups.

There's plenty of good times to be had when talking about the 2013 "Thursday Night Football" schedule. Around The League's Dan Hanzus breaks down the best games in power rankings form.

There's plenty of good times to be had when talking about the 2013 "Thursday Night Football" schedule. Around The League's Dan Hanzus breaks down the best games in power rankings form.

The Carolina Panthers need to find a successor for the aging Steve Smith at wide receiver. Will they pull the trigger on West Virginia playmaker Tavon Austin?