For the first time in two years owner Jerry Richardson will be holding a press conference on Tuesday. Beat writer Darin Gantt answers "Yes" when asked if this will be of 'major importance'.

This follows news earlier on Sunday that GM Marty Hurney will wait to address the media the same day, conveniently postponing his Monday conference in favor of watching the Orange Bowl. Though some see this as an indication he's there trying to woo Jim Harbaugh (which is very possible) it's also possible he'll just be there to do some in person scouting of QB Andrew Luck, should the Stanford QB decide to declare.

As an owner Richardson shies away from the limelight, in fact there are scant few occasions he himself holds a press conference. From my brief glancing at the history I can only find a few occasions when Richardson has spoken in a press conference environment:

- When Carolina got a franchise in 1993

- In 1994 to announce the hiring of Bill Polian

- In 1999 to announce the hiring of George Seifert

- In 2002 to announce the hiring of John Fox

- In 2008 to announce he needed a heart transplant

In fact, in the some 17 years Richardson has owned the Panthers these were the only times I could fine he held a conference. So, expect some big news on Tuesday. I get the feeling this wont just be 'thanks for sticking with us, remember to renew your PSLs'.

Panthers fans, what do you think? Do you expect a big splash on Tuesday?