SAN JOSE, Calif. – The palm trees waving and the majestic mountain range in the distance served as reminders that the Carolina Panthers weren't in Charlotte anymore.
Otherwise, it was business as usual.
The Panthers kicked off Super Bowl week with their first practice at San Jose State University on Monday. Every player, including the three who didn't participate in Carolina's last practice at home last Friday, took part in Monday's session. Linebacker Thomas Davis (forearm) and running backs Jonathan Stewart (ankle) and Mike Tolbert (knee) all were in action.
"For the most part, this was a dry run, making sure we understood where we needed to be and the things that we needed to do," head coach Ron Rivera said.