CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- That it's big news when journeyman cornerback Robert McClain won't play tells you all you need to know about the state of the Carolina Panthers' secondary.
It's a mess.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, who has 27 touchdown passes in his last seven home games, must be licking his chops as he prepares for Sunday's game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
Let me explain.
McClain began the season as the nickel back with rookie James Bradberry and Bene' Benwikere the starting every-down corners.