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Natalie Miller

NFL names Carolina Panthers’ Mount Rushmore of players

Hey, did the renovation proposal for Bank of America Stadium include the installation of four really large heads . . . ?

Over on YouTube, the NFL Throwback channel just established each team’s Mount Rushmore. The nearly two-hour video presentation listed off the top four players from every franchise, forming their football versions of 32 prolific presidential quartets.

Included on Carolina’s mountain was linebacker Luke Kuechly, quarterback Cam Newton, defensive end Julius Peppers and wide receiver Steve Smith Sr.

All of these individuals are undeniably some of the best to ever do it at their positions, and certainly some of the most memorable Panthers of all-time. And while Peppers is currently the only Hall of Fame player of the bunch, that is certainly bound to change over the coming years.

Some debate could be had for the likes of franchise legend and mantra holder Sam Mills, legendary linebacker Thomas Davis Sr. and one of the most productive tight ends ever in Greg Olsen. But outside of that company, it’s difficult to argue with the cornerstones of the franchise being these four players.

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