The Carolina Panthers got yesterday off and returned to the field today for their third padded practice of 2020 training camp.
Here are a few takeaways from the media.
QB2 candidate P.J. Walker impresses
Our favorite to win the competition to be starting quarterback Teddy Bridgewater’s backup had a strong showing. One beat reporter said it was Walker’s best practice yet, showing some zip on his throws as well as accuracy.
Panthers backup quarterback P.J. Walker is having one of his best practices. Started one team drill 5-5 with a touchdown pass on a bullet to DJ Moore on his first attempt. Accuracy carried over to individual drills as he battled Will Grier to be Teddy… https://t.co/fU1tYog1gj
— David Newton (@DNewtonespn) August 20, 2020
Walker will need to beat out Will Grier to get the job. If he can demonstrate better processing speed and decision making, it will give him a significant edge over Grier, who struggled with both as a rookie.