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(08-25-2018 08:37 AM)ziggy1 Wrote:  Excerpts from the article BY JOURDAN RODRIGUE
jrodrigue@charlotteobserver.com

"And quarterback Cam Newton gave the crowd a scare as he scrambled on third-and-9 in the team’s opening drive, flipped after contact and lost the ball. Somehow, the ball squirted between two Patriots players and was recovered by running back Christian McCaffrey, but Newton appeared to land on his head during the play. He had to leave the game for four tense plays (backup Taylor Heinicke got the call-up), and was evaluated in the sideline tent."


"Heinicke showed some impressive wheels on a fourth-down touchdown scamper, in which he slipped past two defenders for the score. The former Houston backup might have sealed his spot as Carolina’s backup quarterback with his performance Friday night."


Carolina Panthers’ Taylor Heinicke (6) is congratulated by Ian Thomas (80) after a touchdown run against the New England Patriots during the second half of a preseason NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Aug. 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)
Jason E. Miczek AP


...hope I didn't break any copyright rule.

Thanks -- I appreciate it.

And, no, I don't think so -- as long as you gave credit -- and you did.