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Powerful Run Game Setting The Tone

CHARLOTTE – Whether it’s coming from head coach Ron Rivera, general manager Dave Gettleman or offensive coordinator Mike Shula, the message has always been the same.

Take control up front.

The Panthers want a powerful run game to be the foundation of the offense.

"We want to set the tone. We want to be a physical team by nature," Rivera said Monday. "We are learning how to do that."

Through seven weeks in 2015, the 6-0 Panthers rank first in the NFL with 144.7 rushing yards per game.

During Sunday night’s 27-16 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, Carolina rushed for 204 yards with 6.