The Carolina Panthers player of the day is....

[Jeremy Igo]

Day one of the 2016 Carolina Panthers rookie camp is in the books. For the second session the helmets were on and the offense squared off against the defense for the first time. 

The player that stood out the most was none other than Daryl Worley.

Worley, a cornerback, was the Panthers third round pick out of WVU. The Panthers believe enough in Worley to trade up and acquire him. If today was any indication at all, they were justified in doing so. 

Worley made several nice plays, such as.... 

 

When manned up one on one against WR Cobi Hamilton, Worley was able to recover and close on the ball. He batted it away without the contact that would have drawn a flag. 

These drills are brutal on corners, as they are at a huge disadvantage. There is no pass rush, because there are no pass rushers. The wide receivers have all the time in the world to get open while the corners much try to cover as long as possible. These types of plays by the defensive player are seldom made for this reason. This was the best play any corner made the entire day. 

Worley followed it up with his first interception as a NFL player. Here is a three frame look....

Granted, the ball was not perfectly thrown to WR Keyarris Garrett, it was behind him. But credit Worley for having the speed and the hands to make the grab. Not all defensive backs on the field would have done the same. 

 

The Carolina Panthers desperately need a corner from this rookie class to step up and contribute immediately. Worley has as much a chance of being that guy as anyone else. If he uses his performance today as a foundation to build on, he could be well on his way. 

Worley spoke to the media after practice and remarked on his interception. He also spoke about the three corners drafted this year and how he sees them as a unit. I think you will agree that Worley seems like a thoughtful and intelligent fellow. He sounds more like an experienced vet than a rookie at his rookie camp. 

 

 

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[chknwing]

that definitely sounds promising.  Hopefully he can do the same when hes matched up against better receivers.

[mc52beast]

Haven't heard much about Butler, figured he would be the highlight of rookie camp.

[usmcpanthers]

1 minute ago, mc52beast said:

Haven't heard much about Butler, figured he would be the highlight of rookie camp.

cant tell much about a lineman in no contact drills or pads

[Paa Langfart]

Thank you for the information Jeremy - would love to see a WVU product do well with us.

[Mr. Scot]

Just now, Paa Langfart said:

Thank you for the information Jeremy - would love to see a WVU product do well with us.

Don't forget Mike Fox.

[Paa Langfart]

Just now, Mr. Scot said:

Don't forget Mike Fox.

or um ah Sauerbraun

[Clicheking]

He wears two gold chains, Josh wore one

 

Worley > Norman

 

And so it has been decreed

Edited May 14, 2016 by Clicheking

[Clicheking]

54 minutes ago, SJTG4 said:

A little disappointed to James, glad Worley balled out. Hope that LB from Auburn gets signed. This is one of the most exicitng camps yet. Can we fastfoward to July?

Are we really doing this???

[Mr. Scot]

14 minutes ago, Paa Langfart said:

or um ah Sauerbraun

Not a big Brandon Hogan fan?

[iamhubby1]

6 minutes ago, Clicheking said:

Are we really doing this???

 

Hey, fans need to get into a rhythm too. If you don't practice complaining, how you gon get good at it?

[Castavar]

Just wait until Bradberry gets beat in camp or in preseason (and it will happen). The Huddle is going to have a field day. "I told you he would be a bust". "This is why he was a projected 4th rounder". etc. The Huddle rounding into season form.

Edited May 14, 2016 by Castavar

[The NFL Shield At Midfield]

it'll for sure come in training camp if not even earlier

i still remember a few people flipping poo because ryan kalil, an all pro center, was owning star on the first day of his first camp

Edited May 14, 2016 by The NFL Shield At Midfield

[The Lone Panther]

29 minutes ago, Castavar said:

Just wait until Bradberry gets beat in camp or in preseason (and it will happen). The Huddle is going to have a field day. "I told you he would be a bust". "This is why he was a projected 4th rounder". etc. The Huddle rounding into season form.

Could him moving to SS help?