He learned, and he learned well. Although the new guys will get the attention, the best move the Panthers have made since their horrendous season-ending loss to Oakland is keeping Minter. Minter walks off the field after the first of Saturday's two practices, and reporters surround him. They recognize him. It's a whole lot.
Some players learn plays at mini-camp.
Minter learns names. Frank Garcia is gone, Matt Campbell, Michael Bates, all the guys I've been playing with since I've been here. The old plan didn't work, so we're trying a new one. The most notable, and controversial, absentee is quarterback Steve Beuerlein. Two seasons ago, he played in the Pro Bowl.