SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton calls himself the “Sensei of Nicknames,’’ but some leave you scratching your head.
Or laughing.
Or both.
That was the case after Thursday night’s preseason opener at Baltimore when the NFL MVP referred to second-year wide receiver Damiere Byrd as “Bud Light.’’
First, Byrd had some impressive moments on offense and special teams in the 22-19 loss.