Jordan Gross thinks Julius Peppers is going to have a huge year: “I’ll say this with 100 percent confidence, I think he’s going to have his best year ever. … Barring anything unknown, there’s no reason he won’t go out and set records, I think.”

Steve Smith talks about where he’s been and where he’s at.

The team is going to take it easy with Jonathan Stewart.

Meanwhile, DeAngelo Williams has had a good start to camp.

John Fox on new acquisition Charles Spencer, who was claimed off of waivers from the Texans: “A lot of times this thing is about what to do, and until you really know what to do it’s hard to put you out there and make you compete against guys that know what they’re doing. He’s getting a feel for it, and it will take a little time but he’s got the ability. Now it’s just a matter of learning the offense.”

The Panthers are giving Muhsin Muhammad some rest for his 35-year-old body.

Adam Seward got a mild talking-to from Fox for being a little too physical.

Rookie safety Charles Godfrey is impressing people with his desire to ask questions and learn from the veterans.

Stanley McClover wants to justify the hype he got before an injury derailed his 2007 season.

Converted receiver Jason Carter is happy catching passes, but he wouldn’t mind throwing them either.