CHARLOTTE – This time last year, quarterback Cam Newton watched intently from the sideline as rookie wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin worked to get up to speed.
This year at the first week of organized team activities, Benjamin was the one watching from the sideline as Newton flung the ball around to a plethora of pass catchers.
"I'm getting a lot of mental reps right now," said Benjamin, who missed the first week of OTAs with a strained hamstring. "Right now, it's about getting healthy and getting back on the field.
"It's up to the trainers.