SPARTANBURG, S.C. – When the Panthers take the field for practice, head coach Ron Rivera never has to worry about a lack of competitiveness.
Quarterback Cam Newton and linebacker Thomas Davis wouldn’t allow it.
The respective leaders of the offense and defense have developed a rivalry that can be seen and heard at every practice.
"It’s all about competing and having fun," Davis said. "We know that if we go out and talk trash against each other, it is going to make us better. Because if you talk trash, you have to back it up on both ends.