Cameron Artis-Payne Climbing Ranks

[Jeremy Igo]

For the last week at the Carolina Panthers training camp, running back Fozzy Whitaker had taken the majority of the second string snaps behind starter Jonathan Stewart. 

Today, it was rookie Cameron Artis-Payne that received the majority of the second string snaps. 

Payne was seen getting handoffs from Cam Newton in addition to receiving out of the backfield. Artis-Payne has been getting an increasing number of reps as camp has gone on. If this trend continues, he may take over the second string or "change-up" back position for good by the start of the season. 

Artis-Payne, like Fozzy Whitaker, is a good compliment to Jonathan Stewart. Both backs offer a shiftiness out of the backfield that could break for large gains on any run. 

On one particular run today, Artis-Payne was hit by second year corner Carrington Byndom. This type of contact is usually prohibited during non padded practice. Artis-Payne was not expecting it. 

 

After absorbing the hit and hanging on to the ball, Artis-Payne just looked back at the defender and smiled. A fragile running back he is not. 

Whether this is a permanent move or the coaches just wanting to get a closer look at Artis-Payne with the first string remains to be seen. However, a late round rookie getting plenty of first string reps is nothing to brush off as meaningless. Something is happening at the running back position and it is worth keeping your eyes on. 

 

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[PandaMan]

What is it with guys named "Cameron" and perfect smiles?  

 

*swoon*

[ed bell]

Considering that most believe Fozzy to be a more than serviceable RB, this is outstanding news 

[TrianglePanther]

Maybe I saw it wrong, but it looked like Artis-Payne popped Byndom when Byndom wasn't expecting it. Afterwards it appeared Marcus Ball went up to Artis-Payne and gave him a light "retaliation" hit on behalf of his fellow DB. Either way, good to see Artis-Payne is coming on.

[nctarheel0619]

I was right on this prediction for sure.  Wrong on Mayo though.  

[top dawg]

The natural order of things will work themselves out over time.

[GRWatcher]

Every year our RB corps gets it fair share of injuries, but we as fans tend to forget that because of how well the backups step up. Part of that comes from giving the younger players as many reps as possible in practice & preseason while letting the vets' bodies recuperate. Another reason is that our incredible coaches make sure everyone is ready. God love ya, Skipper, please do not ever leave us again.

So I am extremely glad to see Artis-Payne getting 1st team reps, but I'm not expecting it to change the depth chart just yet.

[OnlyPantherFaninMaine]

I will say this: Leading the SEC in rushing and being named First Team all SEC is not by chance. He's as talented as they come at the tailback position. 

Edited August 10, 2015 by OnlyPantherFaninMaine

[KJ89]

He's been my favorite part about the training camps I went to. 

[Daddy_Uncle]

I think we got a steal with him

[The Huddler]

Wise late round fantasy pick up?

 

im also in a dynasty league..  Wb that?

[Maverick]

Reminds me of a young Jones-Drew type running style with supriseing burst and exceptional YAC potential.

[Kevin Greene]

Payne will be starting by week 8.

[Frank Hollywood]

Wise late round fantasy pick up?

 

im also in a dynasty league..  Wb that?

I'm not even sure I'll pick Stewart up. Too many goal line players=not enough touchdowns for our running backs.