Sir Purr
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— Following the score, the Panthers worked through an extra point, and a kickoff, much like it would be during a real game. Carolina kept that up throughout the session with punts and kicks.
— The next segment saw the offense backed up to the 1-yard line to start its drive. The starters were able to get a first down with quarterback Teddy Bridgewater converting with McCaffrey over the middle. But the defense forced a punt on the next set of downs.
— It really was a day of defense. Cornerback Eli Apple was particularly solid in coverage, and shortly after safety Kenny Robinson caused wide receiver Seth Roberts to fumble, defensive end Brian Burns knocked the ball out of McCaffrey's hands. But McCaffrey, who's only lost four fumbles in his first three seasons, was able to jump on the loose ball.
— Of course, the offense also made some plays. During a red-zone drill, Bridgewater connected with wide receiver Robby Anderson for a touchdown on the right side. After a play-action fake, Bridgewater made a nice throw to float the ball over Anderson's shoulder in the end zone.
— A few minutes later, quarterback P.J. Walker and wide receiver Seth Roberts executed in the red zone. Walker threw a dart over the middle for Roberts, who grabbed it in the back of the end zone.
— Walker also connected with newcomer tight end Andrew Vollert over the middle in the red zone, with the tight end scooting into the paint for a scoring strike.
— In the middle of practice, the units had benches brought out to their respective sidelines so players could take a breather when not on the field. That also simulates the sideline of a real game a bit better. While it wasn't a scorcher of a morning, it was hotter than it had been during the two previous practices.