Die Saalfelds » Panthers 2018 season opener countdown: 55 days to go

We are 55 days away from the beginning of the Carolina Panthers 2018 season. That means today we take a closer look at linebacker David Mayo.David Mayo Cheap Donte Jackson Jersey , LinebackerBioHeight: 6’2”Weight: 245 lbsAge: 24College: Texas StateNFL Experience: 4 yearsMayo, like Jermaine Carter and former Panther AJ Klein, was a 5th round pick who the Panthers selected to back up their stable of first round talents at linebacker and contribute on special teams. He has seen significant playing time, largely in relief of an injured Luke Kuechly Da'Norris Searcy Jersey , over the past couple of years and has not disappointed. Even as the NFL moves towards nickel defenses as a base formation, and consequently devaluing depth a the linebacker position, Mayo has continued to earn his spot on the Panthers’ roster. We can expect to see more of him in 2018 as Thomas Davis, Sr. opens the season serving a 4 game suspension.As a 2015 draft pick Michael Palardy Jersey , Mayo is now entering a contract year. He has certainly proven himself as a capable NFL player, but there is no guarantee that he will re-sign with the Panthers. AJ Klein was allowed to depart the Carolinas in free agency after his rookie deal expired because he earned the right to start somewhere. Mayo hasn’t flashed quite that much ability just yet. However, between the motivation of playing for his next contract and the opportunity afforded by Davis’ suspension, 2018 may o may not be his breakout year. The Lions play their next three games at home at climate-controlled Ford Field. They go to Arizona the following week.So it made perfect sense that the Lions would hold Thursday’s practice outside in the snow.Or at least it made perfect sense to coach Matt Patricia Cheap Shaq Thompson Jersey , who wore shorts on the 33-degree day.“If I was the coach, you know what we be doing,” cornerback Darius Slay said, via Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press.The Lions have an indoor practice facility http://www.pantherscheapshop.com/cheap-authentic-torrey-smith-jersey , which former coach Jim Caldwell preferred when it rained or snowed. Patricia obviously has other ideas.Detroit’s only two cold-weather games come later in December with trips to Buffalo and Green Bay.The Panthers, who play at Detroit on Sunday, canceled practice Thursday because of heavy rain in Charlotte. They do not have an indoor practice facility.Which begs the question: How does an NFL team not have an indoor practice facility? Most major college football teams have indoor practice facilities as do many Texas high school football teams.