CHARLOTTE — The Panthers are entering a December unlike any they've experienced for some time.

But for a young group of wide receivers who are growing alongside a young quarterback and a young head coach, it almost feels like something they know well.

Since the receivers are all so recently removed from college, having a week off and then ramping back up almost feels like bowl season, which is something they're a lot more familiar with than a playoff chase.

"What rookie wall?" rookie wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. said with a laugh. "What am I tired for? Shoot, I get to play what I love to do. I ain't tired."

Ah, the exuberance of youth.

But for the Panthers, that's also where they are, heading into the final four games of the season with a quarterback and a bunch of targets who can't

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