ATLANTA -- Surrounded by television cameras and reporters for his first interview in more than a week, Brian Burns reached into his travel bag late Sunday afternoon and pulled out a copy of "An Uncommon Life," written by Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy.
The Carolina Panthers' Pro Bowl linebacker referred to the book that Dungy says “highlights focusing on the Lord every day” as one of the many things that led him to play in Sunday’s season opener against the Atlanta Falcons, a 24-10 loss at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, despite not getting the long-term extension he so desperately wants.