Hello devoted readership of Cat Scratch Reader. I’m Dino. You may remember me from a prior article I wrote several years back Carolina Panthers T-Shirt , and Erik has welcomed me again to correspond with you regarding your upcoming loss against my New York Giants, aka the G MEN BABAAAAAYYYY!! Can you believe he’d actually have me back? I mean, it’s not like he had a choice in the matter... what with the late night phone calls and disguised voice box and what not.Anyways, he’s informed me I’m supposed to be more brief this time. You know what else was brief? The Falcons lead over those Fenway frank munchers from Boston in Super Bowl 51. Not only did I lose a boatload of money on that game, I had to listen to those Beantown Chowderheads gloat about winning another Lombardi for like the 300th time.My classic David Tyree retort is starting to get a little dated, but hey, it don’t matter none now, because Gettleman worked his Gettlemagic and got us Saquon Barkley, harbinger of all things bad for our opponents. And believe you me, Panthers fans, he’s bad for you like a loaded everything bagel from Rockford’s on 88th and Broad. Last time I had breakfast there my backside felt like it needed a dumping permit from the port authority, worst in the city!So I hear yous guys are confident heading into this game against my Giants. What, cause you had a week off after beating up on some Cincinnati Bengals or Tigers or something? Get outta here with that noise. Andy Dalton has the pocket moxie of a meter maid trying to solve a south Bronx homicide, and your boy Cam Newton hasn’t seen a pocket all season.You think I’m impressed that your team is mostly healthy again, and you signed that wiseguy Eric Reid? You’re gonna need a bigger posse than that to put the brakes on Odell Beckham jr. That Luke Kuechly? He’s pretty good... but he ain’t nothing that the thoroughbred thighs of Saquon Barkley can’t truck through. You seen those things? I mean... I ain’t gay or nothin’... not that there’s anything wrong with that... but you just gotta admire the craftsmanship that the big fella upstairs used when he was writing like, the genetic code Carolina Panthers Hats , or whatever.Now I’ll admit... our offensive line isn’t running the strongest protection racket for Eli Manning anymore, but Julius Peppers isn’t exactly the knee-capper he once was either. What’s that? You guys got someone named Mario Addison? Mario is a guy who delivers me pizzas, and I don’t think he’s got the anchovies to stink up Mr. Manning’s cheese right now. Kawann Short is a threat, but it’s amazing how guys tend to quiet down once i get my pal Bruno to explain all the things you can do with a tire iron that don’t involve changing a tire.So now that I have related to you all this fluff about why your team stands no chance on Sunday, allow me to give you the recipe for another New York delicacy. One that you can converse about randomly with other oversharing southerners at your local Hairy Teeter grocery store, or your Pubix, or wherever it was Erik sent me for beer that one time with all the froo froo displays and people asking if they could help me in funny accents.Uncle Dino’s Gameday Food of the Weekeatwell101.comSausage and Peppers served however you want ‘emThis dish may seem simple enough, but it’s a New York italian classic, just like mom used to make. You can serve this up on hoagie rolls, on some spaghetti, mixed vegetables, really however you want it. Ingredients5-6 Spicy italian sausages1 bell pepper sliced, any color1 yellow onion, sliced and halved2 tablespoons minced garlic4 large ripe tomatoes, diced OR 2 cans diced tomatoes if you’re lazy1 4oz can tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes1 teaspoon Italian seasoningDirectionsBrown sausage on all sides in a large skillet with a bit of oil, remove sausages to cutting board Carolina Panthers Hoodie , they do not need to be cooked through at this point.In the same pan, add a bit more oil and sautee onions, crushed red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning. Add the garlic and tomato sauce and sautee a couple minutes more stirring often. Then add bell pepper and diced tomatoes and cook until vegetables are tender. Stir in broth and cook for another couple of minutes while season with salt and pepper to taste.Cut sausage into half inch pieces and add back to pan. Cook until sausage is done and the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes more.Yo, I hope you enjoy this recipe for a classic sausage and peppers dip, and that you may find yourself enjoying it during the game, because you sure won’t enjoy watching your Carolina Panthers get crushed on the field.Panthers 2018 season opener countdown: 3 days to go We are 3 days away from the beginning of the Carolina Panthers 2018 season. That means today we take a look at legendary former Panthers quarterback Derek Anderson.Derek Anderson, QuarterbackBioHeight: 6’6”Weight: 235 lbsAge: 35College: Oregon StateNFL Experience: 12 yearsDerek Anderson signed as a free agent with the Panthers in 2011 to be Cam Newton’s backup quarterback as the rookie learned on the job. His biggest contribution to the Panthers came in 2014 when he filled in for an injured Cam Newton in both of Carolina’s wins against the Buccaneers.The Panthers decided against re-signing Anderson in the offseason and elected to get younger at the backup quarterback position, making Anderson a free agent. As of this writing he is not on an NFL roster.If Anderson does decide to hang up his cleats, he finished a 12-year career with 76 games (47 started), 867 completions, 10413 yards, 60 touchdowns and 60 interceptions. He completed 54.1 percent of his passes.What are your favorite Derek Anderson memories, Panthers fans? Share them with us!