There were no glaring mistakes from the rookie cornerbacks that started for the Carolina Panthers in Thursday night’s 22-19 loss in the preseason opener at Baltimore, but the NFL MVP made one that will generate conversation.
More on Cam Newton's bizarre penalty in the next section.
Second-round draft pick James Bradberry and third-round pick Daryl Worley had a solid debut as Carolina rebuilds its secondary. They didn't give up a big play and didn't do anything to hurt the defense, playing longer than any other starters.
It's way too early to say these two are ready to make Carolina fans forget Pro Bowler Josh Norman, now with the Washington Redskins.