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Carolina Panthers find cure for cold-weather practice

Published: Jan 22, 2016 at 07:38 AM

Kevin Patra

Senior News Writer

The Carolina Panthers will host the NFC Championship for the first time in franchise history.

It's the furthest Carolina has advanced in the playoffs since 2005, when most of the Panthers' players weren't even in the NFL -- Thomas Davis was a rookie.

All the playoff pressure really seems to be getting to the players.

Or not:

This might be the loosest locker room in the NFL. From "Creedbombing" to hot tub videos, the moment isn't too big for Ron Rivera's team.

Hate it or love it -- personally, I love it -- this Panthers squad stays true to itself regardless of the challenge ahead.

Even snowstorms unaccustomed to the Charlotte region haven't gotten in the Panthers' heads.

Warmups. ❄❄❄ pic.twitter.com/eQcJOChwBm
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) January 22, 2016

The cold just fuels our fire. #KeepPounding pic.twitter.com/xUkUrniAYJ
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) January 22, 2016

Sights & sounds from a snowy practice. #KeepPounding

🎥: https://t.co/uJCX0W7jOY pic.twitter.com/DqUSdvhZqq
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) January 22, 2016

Carolina has experienced a magical season and is one step from playing for a Lombardi Trophy. You wouldn't know it to peek inside the locker room.

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