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Sorenson on Davis and Gaithers- separate articles

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http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/08/05/2508108/panthers-gaither-can-go-home-again.html#storylink=omni_popular

This is how I drew my script," says Gaither. "I'm just thrilled to be here. It's been a long trip and it's not like I'm at the end of my career. Hopefully I can do some things that will make the Panthers want to keep me, and finish my career here."

If Davis is what he was in 2009, the Panthers get a deal. They get Davis playing off middle linebacker Jon Beason, get him chasing down ball-carriers and running free. If he's not what he was, they lose $8 million.

To the extent that an adult can look happy high-stepping over five blue pads and picking up a football rolled at him when he finishes, Davis looks happy. Instead of watching teammates, he becomes one.

"Oh, man, it's extremely exciting," he says. "It's definitely been a humbling experience to be away from the game as long as I have. But today was a great day."

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I was watching the drill pictured in the linked article--there is still some loss of fluidity/speed/agility from the right knee (with a brace on). Observing Davis standing and looking at the weight bearing/carrying angle of his hips/knees I'm a little concerned about future injury. Nevertheless he looked the best among those practicing.

Gaither creates alot of noise, but at least in drill work didn't look like he was giving it all and was called out by the coach.

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Gaither was definitely the most vocal guy at camp the day I was there. At one point the crowd cheered for a completed pass and he turned around and yelled "you gotta cheer for the defense some too now!". He had a lot of energy and he's the kind of guy you can pull for. If nothing else should be a good special teams guy.

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