AUG 05, 2015 12:25a ET
AUG 05, 2015 12:25a ET
Shaq Thompson is playing a bit of catchup at this point, which has led to him only getting mixed reps in with the first-team. Fortunately, he's still getting strong reviews from head coach Ron Rivera, according to David Newton of ESPN.
"A lot like we saw [Sunday], his athleticism really showed. Things he brings to the table, in terms of cover ability, burst athleticism and traces similar and traces of Thomas Davis. We're working situations where you can get him on the field with Thomas Davis and Luke Kuechly and be very, very physical and athletic.