Taylor makes Panthers' roster

Posted Aug 31, 2008
Hilee Taylor's potential also swung the pendulum in his favor over McClover. The speedy 6-foot-2, 250-pound rookie logged a pair of sacks in August, sharing the team's preseason sack lead among defensive linemen with fellow North Carolina alumnus Julius Peppers. "We just thought Hilee showed some upside," Hurney said. "Stanley played very well. It was a close decision; we went with Hilee because we think he will continue to improve. (Panthers.com)

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