SAN JOSE, Calif.
The stage was set for Bené Benwikere to enjoy a Super storyline.
The Panthers were rolling through an undefeated season on their way to Super Bowl 50 in Santa Clara, Calif., 5 miles from Benwikere’s San Jose State alma mater.
Then he broke his leg.
Benwikere, the second-year cornerback, drew a steady stream of northern California reporters during Monday’s Opening Night. Many covered Benwikere when he played in the area and he was engaging with all of them.
But he would have preferred answering questions about matching up with Denver’s receivers.