Former Auburn RB Cameron Artis-Payne having ‘tremendous camp,’ impresses Saturday
By Andrew Olson
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The Carolina Panthers backfield is sure to feature top returning RB Jonathan Stewart and first-round draft pick Christian McCaffrey, but former Auburn RB Cameron Artis-Payne is pushing for his share of touches.
On Saturday, Artis-Payne had five carries for 70 yards, including a long run of 43 yards and a 1-yard touchdown run in preseason action against the Tennessee Titans. Panthers coach Ron Rivera told media members after the game that Artis-Payne, who is having a “tremendous camp,” needs to get his touches, even if that’s hard in a crowded backfield.
Big game for former @AuburnFootball and current @Panthers RB, Cameron Artis-Payne. 5 carries – 70 yards – 1TD. #WDE pic.twitter.com/EytAeKTvsl
— Tim Horton (@CoachTimHorton) August 19, 2017
Rivera said Cameron Artis-Payne is “having a tremendous camp;” said he’s a “very complimentary back” to J-Stewart & McCaffrey #abc11
— Ngozi_ABC11 (@Ngozi_ABC11) August 19, 2017
RR on Cameron Artis-Payne: He’s going to make it tough on us because we’ve got to find ways to get him the ball.
— Bill Voth (@PanthersBill) August 19, 2017
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