Official Site of the Panthers · Apr 27, 2015
Oher: "I'm looking to have a great year"
CHARLOTTE – When the Panthers signed Michael Oher last month with the idea of making him their starting left tackle, Carolina welcomed a former first-round draft pick who is feeling as healthy as he has in a long time – and not just physically.
Oher started the first 91 games of his career before a nagging toe injury became too much to bear late last season, but now he's excited about a fresh start in more ways than one.
"Talking to the guys here, they've embraced me, and it definitely makes me buckle down," Oher said. "I've never liked disappointing anybody, so I'm looking at myself in the mirror. I'm working ten times harder than I ever have.