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Greg with the Charleston Riverdogs' Holy City hat!

Latest XL update is that he's day-to-day

Can't help but wonder if that play he start hopping after was one where he re-aggravated the ACL in his left leg. That's been the same knee in back-to-back seasons, correct?

The OL weeps.

Damn, Icky. Took the poor kid's job.

I don't think some of the content creators know what "first" means. I've seen that Jordan Matthews, Bryce Young, and several other players are the first players on the practice field on the same day.

Even the saddest, angriest Panthers fan gotta appreciate Horn vs. Johnson. ...Right?

Icky up Feels like the offense has been progressing. They gotta focus on starting fast, but overall doing well. Mindsets can make things difficult when trying to get on board, so it starts with yourself. It needs to come from within making yourself sure you're ready to go in the morning so that you don't need rah rahs. More consistency in his stances and his pass pro are what he's been working on and most proud of. Took some drill tape that Coach Gilbert showed him and would send film of his drills away from the stadium to Gilbert to make sure he was doing what coach wanted. Was exactly what he meant when talking about using the resources available to him for the offseason. Bryce took a big step forward in pocket presence + awareness. Talked to defense and they say it's hard to defend against him because he's putting the ball steps in advance of where the receivers will be so that they can't get to it. Asked about the three guys between him and OL. More time together == more time to gel. Thinks the OL will be a force later in the year. Also important for the OL to gel with the QB to know where he likes to be pocket depth-wise and better sense where he wants to roll out. Canned responses regarding gelling with new guard + importance of the run game. Excited to see where they are as a team for when they go up against the Jets in joint practice. Clowney is another resource that he is grateful to use. Goes and asks him about what he can do to get better against the rush. Asked about BC playing all five positions on the line in camp. Speaks to his versatility and skillset. It's not easy. Switching from left to right is difficult enough, but to go from tackle to guard to center is impressive. Haven't been watching the Olympics. Won't gas himself up as somebody that could medal in any event, but maybe could play center on 7s when they add that. Was watching fencing and trying to figure out the scoring system. Found it to be impressive and interesting. Will usually have it on in the training room. Was a thrower in high school, did some damage with the shot put and discus. Might be able to do something after 4yrs of training, but not off of the bench.

Miles Sanders quickly to the podium! Great mood today and every day. Has his little one with him. Was dealing with his Achilles this summer and nursing that so that he could come out the best he can. Was playful when asked if he's 100% now. Different intensity when he's in camp. Last year is the difference now. Left a bad taste in his mouth but he doesn't want to talk about it. He has something to prove, most importantly to himself. Says we'll see a whole different person. Didn't feel like he was done wrong by the media, but is ready to have a better season. Went to the Dominican Republic for his God son's birthday and the Bahamas for his Mother's Day. Trained the rest of the time. Doesn't really care about folks' perspective re: last season. They don't know what's going on in the building. "It was one of those years." Isn't worried about the competition, just ready to compete, win, and bring people along with him. Didn't need the coach's to talk to them today ("that's a difference between this year and last year. We don't need rah rah speeches."). The team did it themselves, and the players are the ones that are supposed to do that. Didn't see XL go down and didn't know he was out. Was locked in. Different kind of culture than last year (was asked about Calanes' positivity). He's harping on them in the meetings but let's them do their thing on the field. Positivity is a breath of fresh air from last year. It's night and day. Asked about tampering down expectations. Knows to focus every day and players keep each other accountable. First period and practice was over Bryce spoke to everyone. Don't want rah rah speeches just to get everybody going and that's what they talked about. I think Icky is next. They're moving quick today.