Training Camp Kickoff Practice Observations: Cam Newton Lets It Fly

[Sir Purr]

-Owner David Tepper is always up to something. He showed up to practice wearing a Panthers security shirt. Because of course he did. “It’s my new job!” Tepper said before practice got underway.


-Here’s how the first-team offensive line looked from left to right: Daryl Williams, Greg Van Roten, Matt Paradis, Trai Turner, Taylor Moton. Great to see Williams and Paradis participate in team periods, as both were previously limited coming off season-ending injuries. Second-round pick Greg Little did rotate in with the first team at left tackle.


-The first-team front seven looked like you’d expect it to. In the secondary, Rashaan Gaulden was the free safety and Corn Elder was the nickel.


-Expect the quarterbacks to rotate throughout camp, but rookie Will Grier was first up behind Newton, followed by Kyle Allen and then Taylor Heinicke.


-The play of the day came courtesy of the defense, with Mario Addison and Shaq Thompson combining for a pick-six. Addison tipped Newton’s pass at the line and the ball went right to Thompson, who coasted into the end zone.