Sir Purr
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— The offense line also worked through a drill where each player had to block three incoming defenders. The first had to be passed off to the right, one to the left, and the third kept in front. The drill helps with hand technique and maintaining a wide base.
— With a long individual period, there was a lot of time for quarterbacks, receivers, and running backs to work on routes against air. While any football activity without an opponent must be taken with a grain of salt, those drills aid in establishing chemistry and timing between quarterbacks and skill players.
— The Panthers went through a few one-on-one pass-rush drills, which also must be taken with a grain of salt because players were not wearing pads. Defensive tackle Kawann Short took a couple of reps from the edge, which meshes with what he's said about being prepared to play anywhere on the line.
— Linebacker Shaq Thompson, who sat out Thursday with a groin tweak, was back practicing and was in for 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills. On the first play of 7-on-7, he broke up a pass to tight end Chris Manhertz.
— Also in 7-on-7, quarterback Will Grier delivered a nice pass to wide receiver Seth Roberts down the right seam. It would have gone for a significant gain if not a touchdown. Roberts has flashed with some big catches throughout camp.
— The 7-on-7 period ended with Bridgewater delivering a pass to tight end Ian Thomas on the left side for a touchdown. Thomas initially bobbled the ball but secured it before running out of bounds.
— In 11-on-11 drills, running back Christian McCaffrey had arguably the play of the day when he adjusted to a deep ball on the right side and caught it with a slide.