“All they needed to do was get in field goal range. Before we went out, our D-line coach told us that it was on us to make something happen.”
Those are the words spoken by the defensive end for the Carolina Panthers named Rakim Cox. Cox was referring to what happened Friday night right before him and the rest of the defense for the Panthers took the field for the Buffalo Bills final possession with just under a minute to go in the game and the Panthers leading 25-24.
Yes, it was a preseason game, but Cox knew this could be his chance to shine and leave his impression on the coaches.