It’s time to talk about our most special of people, the kickers. Graham Gano had his roughest year yet in a Panthers uniform, while two new faces at the punting position impressed with the departure of Brad Nortman, BW Smith’s Boo, to land of milk and honey... Jacksonville, Florida. Andy Lee proved well worth the price until his hamstring injury, while the lesser known Michael Palardy did an excellent job filling in.
2016 Season Stats: FG% 78.9, Long 54, 3 XPs missed (2 blocked), OppAvgStart 18.1
Graham Gano continued his brilliance on kickoffs last year with a 64% touchback percentage and an average start on returns of about the 18 yard line.