During a post-practice interview lacking pomp and circumstance, James Bradberry was informed he’d been named the Carolina Panthers’ MVP of training camp by the Observer.
The second-year cornerback from Birmingham smiled. Then he was told no prize money or trophy accompanied the award.
He didn’t seem to mind.
“It feels good,” Bradberry said. “I just want to be able to translate all that over to the game. That’s the main thing. That’s my main focus.”
Naming camp MVPs and predicting breakthrough seasons can be tricky business.
Devin Funchess was a popular pick for both at this time last year, before the lanky wideout produced a solid but unspectacular second season.