The Panthers, & Cameron Artis-Payne: Explaining the Fit

[Soul Rebel]

Solid value pick in the 5th and will be a presence in year 1, for sure.  He's not an 'electrifying' back like Gurley or McCoy, but is a dependable bellcow kind of back that will carry the rock 15X a game and wear down a defense. I love how he runs through contact and fights for every extra yard. His knowledge of the read option/pistol makes him a perfect fit.  So often players talents are underutilized in wrong schemes. For us, he fits what we want/need out of our RB to a T.  I would think he and Cam would have instant chemistry too being byproducts of Malzahn's scheme. 

[Chauncey Ellerbee]

Teams don't realize he's a threat in the passing game' also can run after the catch so that's a plus for US"

[TN05]

Payne is maybe the rookie I'm most excited about. I think he can be an excellent change of pace - I don't expect him to catch passes (most of those will go to Stewart, who is a good receiving back), but I think he'll get a good number of carries.

[pantherphan96]

Last year's Auburn/USC game was on the SEC network this morning. I watched a solid hour since golf was on delay. CAP runs hard and continues to moves his feet even after the 2nd or 3rd tackler arrives. Should be a capable backup in year one.

that was a great game.