Sir Purr
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SPARTANBURG – That's how you end training camp with a bang.
The final days of practice are typically lower on the energy and enthusiasm scale. But not this year with the Bills in town for two joint practices to wrap camp.
The intensity was high -- but not too high -- Wednesday. Coaches and players alike were pleased with what they got out of the final session before heading back to Charlotte.
First, let's get to Brian Burns. The rookie edge rusher showed up to practice in full pads and looked ready to go after exiting yesterday’s practice early with an ankle injury. But after warming up with the training staff observing, Burns removed his pads and became a spectator for the day. For what it's worth, the first-round pick told reporters after practice that it’s just a “slight bruise” and that he plans to play Friday night against the Bills.
And now, the final batch of training camp observations.
–For the second straight day, practice started with a punt coverage drill where the gunner – in this case a Panther – is trying to beat the blocks of two Bills. The Buffalo players were getting pretty animated after a couple of successful reps. Then cornerback Javien Elliott stepped in at gunner and blew right past the pair of Bills in his way. Almost the entire Panthers roster went completely berserk. So did special teams coaches Chase Blackburn and Ben Jacobs. Here’s a look at the celebration (Elliott is in there somewhere).