Carolina Panthers: Running back Christian McCaffrey showed his explosiveness late in practice with a long run and then a red zone touchdown run. It's important for the Panthers to keep him on the field and fresh this season after he has missed 23 of his past 33 games with injuries. Regardless of whether Baker Mayfield or Sam Darnold wins the starting quarterback job -- neither had a big edge Friday -- having McCaffrey in the backfield with them is key. McCaffrey was back today after taking a day off as the team continues to make sure he doesn't have more than three padded practices in a row. "Those days off are important,'' McCaffrey said. "You've got to make sure you're doing things on those days off to get ready for the next day. That's the purpose of it. ... I feel great." But McCaffrey does have an issue. His self-proclaimed "bougie" dorm room at Wofford College is low on candles. So during his post-practice news conference, he asked, "If anyone has any candles or scents for rooms, let me know." -- David Newton
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