Panthers look to slow down ex-Tar Heels QB T.J. Yates

Posted Dec 14, 2011
The Carolina Panthers know if they want to get back on the winning track Sunday against the Houston Texans they'll need to do something nobody has managed to accomplish — beat T.J. Yates. Yates has rewritten the history books this month, becoming the first former Tar Heel to start a game at quarterback in the NFL and the first rookie in 43 years to lead his team to come-from-behind wins the fourth quarter or overtime of his first two starts. (San Antonio Express-News)

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