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Veteran Panthers DEs impacting Marquis Haynes, and one has a familiar comparison

Carolina Panthers veteran defensive end Julius Peppers has been rehabilitating his surgically repaired shoulder through organized team activities, so he hasn't been on the field much.

But he and other veterans have already made an impact on Carolina's rookie fourth-round pick, defensive end Marquis Haynes.

Haynes, who was still in elementary school when Peppers began his Hall of Fame career, said Peppers gave him a few tips early on.

"Pep gave me a little talk about how I need to use my hands more," he said. "It's an everyday grind out here learning from the vets, but it's one blessed opportunity.