I felt more nerves before a lot of college games than I did for this one. Weinke was playing in Triple-A at the time, so they were never teammates. In a game they mostly controlled from start to finish, Carolina took the lead 17 seconds into the contest on a 93-yard kickoff return for a touchdown by rookie Steve Smith en route to a 24-13 victory over 64,108 stunned Vikings faithful. "It was a bold move on coach Fox's part and sends a message to everybody," tight end Wesley Walls said. "I don't know if it gets any better than this," said Weinke, a fourth-round draft choice who didn't begin his college career until age 26 after a stint playing minor league baseball in the Toronto Blue Jays organization. Updating our previous item on the Carolina Panthers leaving Charlotte while the Democratic National Convention is in town, the team just made the official announcement that it … It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. It's the second straight year the Panthers have made a quarterback change the week before the season opener. The Carolina Panthers might be getting more out of Chris Weinke now than they ever did as a player.Quarterback Cam Newton has been working out with Weinke at IMG in Bradenton, Fla. Smith's opening kickoff return for a touchdown took some of the pressure off of Weinke. And it was against a heck of a football team. "It is awkward … but you understand this is a business, you have to understand all the little things that happen along the way and sometimes people's feelings get hurt," Peete said. In 2001, he was the starter when the Panthers finished with a 1-15 record. Here are your Edwardsville area candidates for the April 6 election, Chief deputy coroner stepping down after 38 years of service, Animals at primate sanctuary freeze amid Texas power outage, City Council agrees to refund another $2,100 in license fees. Fans can vote for their favorite players at each position from the last 25 seasons of Panthers football. The former Heisman … After the game, the Panthers said it helped having former Viking Jimmy Hitchcock playing cornerback on their side. Our special teams, the defense and the offense, they all made critical plays in the ball game. Weinke was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the fourth round (106th overall pick) of the 2001 NFL Draft. Carolina Panthers' Rashard Anderson recovered the fumble and ran it back 97 yards for a touchdown. Carolina coach John Fox said Monday that 14-year veteran Rodney Peete will start Sunday's opener because Weinke has yet to grasp the offense and Peete will give the Panthers a better chance to beat the Baltimore Ravens. (Al Messerschmidt via AP), Carolina Panthers linebacker Dan Morgan (55) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons Nov. 25, 2001, in Charlotte, N.C. (Allen Kee via AP). Bold denotes league leader. Chris Weinke Signed 2003 Score #162 Card Carolina Panthers Auto Autograph. The brash rookie spent a few moments right before kickoff jawing with Minnesota special teamer Chris Walsh. The Panthers accomplished exactly that. He completed 35 of 59 passes for 270 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions in four preseason games. "Our goal," said tight end Wesley Walls, "is to shock the world.". He was 29 when he finally made his NFL debut. "You've got to fight yourself to try to not take it personal, that's what I tried to tell him. "He just told me this ain't college anymore and this ain't preseason," Smith said of his conversation with Walsh, who was in his ninth NFL season. The player in question was Chris Weinke, former … The Panthers and Saints have played at least twice every season since 1995, Carolina's longest running series. It was a perfect homecoming for Weinke, the former Heisman Trophy winner from Florida State who grew up in St. Paul, Minn., and starred in three sports at Cretin-Derham Hall High School - where he played first base on the baseball team, started at quarterback on the football team and was captain of the hockey team. At the time, the Panthers' 15 consecutive losses in 2001 was a single season record. He thereafter played professionally in the NFL, where he spent most of his career with the Carolina Panthers. But if you play the ball, you have a chance.'". Chris Weinke, Carolina Panthers quarterback, No. (Al Messerschmidt via AP), Carolina Panthers safety Mike Minter (30) and linebacker Darren Hambrick (59) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons Nov. 25, 2001, in Charlotte, N.C. (Allen Kee via AP), Carolina Panthers linebacker Dan Morgan (55) watches play from the sideline sin 2001. "In my opinion, my days as a starting quarterback for the Carolina Panthers are not done.". But he missed almost all of the spring and early summer workouts with a shoulder injury and didn't get a chance to work in Fox's system until training camp opened last month. Luke Kuechly, Julius Peppers and Kevin Greene were named finalists for the NFL 100 All-Time Teams at linebacker and defensive end. Fiedler was 20-for-33 for 287 yards and a score, with one interception. He threw a 16-yard touchdown to wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad for the go-ahead touchdown in the third quarter and ran for a 1-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter to seal the victory. Amazon.com. "The coaching staff put us in a comfortable situation. Moving on from Weinke, however, is only part of the solution. AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C (AP) _ The Carolina Panthers believe Chris Weinke is still their quarterback of the future, even though they've benched … Hitchcock revealed some valuable advice he had shared with his Carolina teammates, knowledge gleaned from practicing against Moss and Carter every day the previous two seasons. And that’s not easy. Recipes with Rachel: Creamy Potato Soup for a less than... Crews tackled RP Lumber fire for 12 hours, Community Spotlight: It’s never too soon to save — learn how, WHERE ARE THEY NOW? AMC’s Edwardsville 12 open again; will you go? The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Unfortunately, though it was something to be proud of, it did not prove to be something the Panthers could build on as Carolina went winless in the final 15 games. $1.50 + shipping. Weinke ended the season with … "Chris is still a big part of our plans," Fox said. He led the Panthers to a win over Minnesota in the opener, their only victory of the season. The decision did not sit well with Weinke, who started last season as a rookie when Carolina went 1-15. "I felt so well-prepared for this game," Weinke said in the locker room after the game. ... QB Chris Weinke Florida State 2001-06 5 (143) Heisman Trophy winner quarterback Chris Weinke, of Florida State, smiles while posing with his trophy Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000, at New York’s Downtown Athletic Club. Carolina Panthers tight end Wesley Walls scores a touchdown on a pass from quarterback Chris Weinke in the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at 3COM Park in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2001. "Any competitor wouldn't be happy about it. Peete, 36, has played just two quarters in the preseason, completing 9 of 19 passes for 68 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions. 16, had nearly 3,000 yards passing in his rookie season. The poor record led to the firing of their coach George Seifert. The Panthers lost to the Miami Dolphins 23 - 6. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma), Carolina Panthers quarterback Chris Weinke (16) is hit by San Francisco 49ers' Chike Okeafor (91) in the third quarter of the 49ers' 25-22 overtime win in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday Nov. 18, 2001. Seifert, in his 37th year of coaching, added, "That was probably as team-oriented a win as I have ever been involved with. Don't underestimate Panthers OC Joe Brady's role in loss to Packers. 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He was chosen 106th overall, and went 2-17 as a starter in four years with Carolina. $29.99. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez), Carolina Panthers wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad (87) avoids a tackle Nov. 4, 2001 at Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami. : Robberson left her mark on Edwardsville tennis. The coaching staff didn't think Weinke had a grasp of things yet, so they opted Sunday to go with Peete, who has not attempted a pass in two seasons or started a game since 1998. 2001 Topps # 380 CHRIS WEINKE Rookie RC FLORIDA STATE Carolina Panthers. Some of Carolina's big moments as a franchise came with Jacksonville on the other side of the line. There are now eight plays left for voting. Steve Smith, Jake Delhomme, Jordan Gross and Wesley Walls discuss the big weekend ahead. (AP Photo/Alan Mothner), Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) heads to the end zone while being pursued by Jacksonville Jaguars' Fernando Bryant (25), and Aaron Beasley (21) during the second quarter Friday, Aug. 10, 2001, in Jacksonville, Fla. Smith scored on the play. Chris Weinke is a retired American professional football player. ", Walls said of Weinke: "He was calm and mature. View photos from the Panthers 2001 season. 25 Seasons of Panthers Football: Hoover carries the load in 2000, 25 Seasons of Panthers Football: The QB draw no one saw coming in 1999, 25 Seasons of Panthers Football: Michael Bates a game-breaker in 1998. The move was a shock to the Panthers, who are now taking Fox and his demands quite seriously. $10.00 + shipping. Weinke, the 2000 Heisman Trophy winner, was hired by Pruitt in 2018 to coach running backs, then became the quarterbacks coach the following year. Fans can vote for their favorite plays out of a bracket of 25 all-time great ones. Seller 99.9% positive. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton), New York Jets' Richie Anderson (20) loses the ball as he is hit by Carolina Panthers' Dean Wells (95) in the first quarter at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday Oct. 28, 2001. If you play the receivers and try to be a better athlete than they are, you're not going to win. There are now four plays left for voting with the winner unveiled in Week 1. Seller 99.9% positive. (AP Photo/John Todd), Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick is stopped by Carolina Panthers linebacker Dan Morgan (55) and defensive back Deveron Harper, left, as he scrambles during the first half in Atlanta, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2001. $12.74. Latest on QB Chris Weinke including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on NFL.com. 60d David Newton 'I have to be better with the football': Falcons' … The Alabama Crimson Tide is adding a well-known name to its coaching staff, former Carolina Panthers quarterback Chris Weinke. "By no means am I happy about this, the timing of it is tough," Weinke said. It's something we should all be proud of.". The Official Site of the Carolina Panthers. Chris Weinke Rookie 2001 Fleer Genuine #142 Carolina Panthers The Panthers drafted Weinke in the fourth round of the 2001 NFL Draft with the 106th overall pick. $14.99 previous price $14.99 + shipping. Christopher Jon Weinke (born July 31, 1972) is an American football coach and former player. Minnesota, featuring quarterback Daunte Culpepper and the wide receiver tandem of Randy Moss and Cris Carter, had gone undefeated in the preseason and was widely viewed as a team bound for big things after going 11-5 the previous year and winning the NFC Central. Throughout his seven season career … Carolina Panthers quarterback Chris Weinke (16) is hit by San Francisco 49ers' Chike Okeafor (91) in the third quarter of the 49ers' 25-22 overtime win in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday Nov. 18, 2001. Carolina's defense helped, too, with the defensive backs limiting Moss to one catch for 28 yards and holding Carter to four receptions for 44 yards. He never seemed overwhelmed that we had a chance to beat the Vikings.". The Panthers, who haven't won since Week 1, tied an NFL record by losing their 14th straight game. "He said, 'If you get (the kickoff) in the end zone, you better take a knee or we're going to make you pay.'". In 2001, he was the starter when the Panthers finished with a 1-15 record. Chris Weinke career stats with the Carolina Panthers and San Francisco 49ers. At the time, the Panthers' 15 consecutive losses in 2001 was a single season record. "We brought in Rodney to help on and off the field, and this, in my opinion, is a move to help our football team and help Chris.". Former Panthers quarterback Chris Weinke remembers crossing paths with Fitterer during spring training in the mid-90s. Finding a quality quarterback coach to replace Weinke is the most important part of the equation. Last year, Weinke was handed the job when Carolina released Jeff Lewis in the final round of cuts. Chris Weinke profile page, biographical information, injury history and news Weinke enjoyed a seven-year NFL career from 2001-07, playing with the Carolina Panthers (2001-06) and the San Francisco 49ers (2007). Chris Weinke Stats. After spending six years in the Toronto Blue Jays minor league baseball system, he enrolled at Florida State University at the age of 26, and played quarterback for the Florida State Seminoles. He was particularly ineffective in Friday night's finale against Cleveland, going 1-for-3 for 3 yards with an interception that was returned 47 yards for a touchdown. Steve Smith's catch at St. Louis against Cam's 72-yard run in the final. Seller 99.8% positive. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton), Miami Dolphins quarterback Jay Fiedler (9) chats with Carolina Panthers' Jimmy Hitchcock, left, following the 23-6 Dolphins win Sunday Nov. 4, 2001, at Pro Player Stadium in Miami. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Weinke started 15 games, passing for 2,931 yards with 11 touchdowns and 19 interceptions. 2001 fleer authority #125 CHRIS WEINKE panthers rookie BGS 9. No one gave Carolina much of a chance to win the 2001 season opener at Minnesota. That strategy helped the Panthers intercept Culpepper three times. Chris and the Panthers opened the season with a win, but then lost 15 games in a row. Carolina Panthers. Max and Will debate their picks for the Panthers Silver Season team. Weinke is the quarterbacks coach at the University of Tennessee. In 2001, he was the starter when the Panthers finished with a 1-15 record. In his first NFL game, Weinke wasn't perfect but certainly was efficient enough for the Panthers to win. In 2001, the Carolina Panthers drafted him with a fourth-round pick. With pick 106 in the fourth round, the Panthers got themselves a Heisman Trophy winner. Seller 100% positive. ", https://www.theintelligencer.com/news/article/Panthers-Bench-QB-Chris-Weinke-10525226.php. CHARLOTTE, N.C (AP) _ The Carolina Panthers believe Chris Weinke is still their quarterback of the future, even though they've benched him. "The thing I emphasized throughout the week was playing the ball," said Hitchcock, who ended a Vikings second-quarter drive by intercepting a Culpepper pass in the end zone. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl LV Champs 2020 Panini Complete Trading Card Set. 2001 fleer authority #125 CHRIS WEINKE panthers rookie BGS 9. Weinke was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the fourth round (106th overall) of the 2001 NFL draft. Chris Weinke played minor league baseball before becoming the Heisman winner out of Florida State. He eventually moved on to a coaching career, taking a job as the quarterbacks coach for the St. Louis Rams. "I told our guys, 'Don't play the receivers, play the ball. He was expected to be the starter this season, but struggled in the preseason under the new offense Fox installed when he was hired in January. (AP Photo/Rusty Burroughs), Carolina Panthers coach George Seifert is escorted off the field after the Panthers' 30-7 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001, in Charlotte, N.C. Weinke was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the fourth round (106th overall pick) of the 2001 NFL Draft. "To come into this environment and win with our club is something we can hopefully build on. "Coach is not afraid to make changes and that point should trickle down to every last one of us.". A year-by-year history of the Carolina Panthers draft selections. Authentic Football Card Chris Weinke Carolina Panthers. Chris Weinke, Carolina Panthers Paul Abell-USA TODAY Sports. My goal is to work hard, to go out there everyday and prove that I'm capable of this. So heading into the opener against the Vikings at the Metrodome - a loud and raucous stadium where the home team was led onto the field before games by the Vikings mascot riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle - the Panthers were clear and decided underdogs. $10.00 + shipping. Weinke was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the fourth round (106th overall pick) of the 2001 NFL Draft. He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota and took his college education at the Florida State University where was an award winning football athlete during his college career winning three awards in 2000; the Johnny Unitas Award, Davey O'Brien Award and the Heisman Trophy. (AP Photo/Don Frazier), Carolina Panthers running back Richard Huntley (34) goes for a short gain as San Francisco 49ers linebacker Jamie Winborn (55) attempts to tackle him in the first quarter Sunday, Oct. 7, 2001, in San Francisco. Chris Weinke: Pos: QB, Career: 29 G, 15 TD, 62.2 Rate, 134.6 Y/G, Panthers/49ers 2001-2007, born MN 1972 After all, the Panthers were starting a rookie quarterback in Chris Weinke, and there were other inexperienced players all over the roster as head coach George Seifert opted for a youth movement following the 2000 season. At the time, the Panthers' 15 consecutive losses in 2001 was a single season record. Programs won’t find success in the SEC without strong quarterback play. Peete, signed during the offseason to help tutor Weinke, is now trying to help Weinke stay positive. Meanwhile, Weinke was steady. "I think right now at this point with Chris only having five weeks in the offense and Rodney having a past in it, I think this decision is purely to give us the best chance of winning Sunday," Fox said. Weinke averaged 36 pa… He missed much of training camp because of a strained knee, the death of his father-in-law and the birth of his third child, but Fox said Peete's familiarity with the system made him the better choice to play against the Ravens. He played with the Panthers and the 49ers before retiring. In 1995, Chris Weinke, the Blue Jays’ second-round pick five years earlier, reached the closest level to the majors and hit .226/.314/.361 with 10 homers in 113 games. And I think it’s clear that Weinke just isn’t getting the job done at Tennessee. He also played seven seasons in the NFL. They can set the mark if they lose next week to the New England Patriots.