The Facts: Mare reached agreement with Panthers on a four-year deal worth $12 million with a $4 million signing bonus.

Diehards Line:Over the past 14 NFL seasons, Mare has made more than 81 percent of his field goals. John Kasay, who has been with Carolina since the franchise started in 1995, is still on the roster but his future with the club is clearly in question -- if for no other reason than the size of Mare's contract.