Brady, Fournette lead Bucs over Panthers 31-17
Tom Brady got his first win with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, throwing for 217 yards, one touchdown and an interception in a 31-17 victory over the Carolina PanthersSEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MIKE DAVIS
Brady focused on Panthers, not subpar opening performance
Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers expect to be better against the Carolina PanthersSEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Offensive role obsolete Week 1 Davis did not garner one carry or target during Sunday's 34-30 loss to the Raiders.
Impact It should come as no surprise that Christian McCaffrey commanded the running back workload Week 1, as his 1,056 offensive snaps were 115 more than any other NFL back last year. Davis got on the field for only three offensive plays during Carolina's 2020 opener, though he did have a substantial special-teams role in collecting 15 of a possible 29 snaps. As was the case during his debut season with the Panthers in 2019, Davis' only path to consistent offensive work comes by way of a McCaffrey injury.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Panthers cut RB Bonnafon to get down to 53-player limit
The Panthers waived running back Reggie Bonnafon as part of the roster moves to get down to 53 players on SaturdaySEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mike Davis says offense will be 'fun to watch' Running back Mike Davis spoke to the media about the new offense, his impressions of Christian McCaffrey and his pre-practice ritual of alwa...
AUGUST 25, 2020 • PANTHERS.COM
Looking good for backup role Davis is emerging as the favorite to serve as Christian McCaffrey's backup, Joseph Person of The Athletic reports.
Impact Davis reportedly has looked good in the passing game, and coach Matt Rhule said the veteran is having a great camp. It thus appears Reggie Bonnafon is in serious danger of losing the No. 2 RB job, a role that translated into only 68 offensive snaps and 22 touches last season. It is possible the new coaching staff will take McCaffrey off the field a bit more often, so Davis could be looking at a handful of touches each week if he wins the job battle.
AUGUST 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Could win backup job Davis should be in the mix to serve as Christian McCaffrey's backup, ESPN.com's David Newton reports.
Impact Reggie Bonnafon handled the role for most of last season, while Davis primarily played special teams in his five games with the Panthers. The 27-year-old was a bust with the Bears after signing a two-year, $6 million contract last offseason, but he isn't exactly facing stiff competition behind McCaffrey in the Carolina backfield. The other options besides Davis and Bonnafon are 2019 fifth-round pick Jordan Scarlett and undrafted rookie Rodney Smith.
JULY 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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