3 takeaways from the second Panthers-Colts joint practice

In the midst of more than a few scuffles, Carolina Panthers rookies C.J. Saunders and Chuba Hubbard fought hard for their roster spots on Friday.

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule wasn’t exactly doing cartwheels following his team’s opening practice with the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday. Whether or not he could actually accomplish such gymnastics is another story, but the lack of energy and execution from his players wouldn’t have inspired him to do so otherwise.

But how about today? Did the Panthers’ second joint workout with the Colts, even despite some positives from the first installment, sit any better? And what, as the squads head into Sunday’s exhibition, can we take away from Friday’s action?