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So Panthers first-year general manager Dave Gettleman , while pleased with what he saw during the mandatory minicamp last week, cautioned not to put too much stock in it.

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As the Panthers wrapped up their final session of mandatory minicamp Thursday afternoon, coach Ron Rivera said the former Appalachian State quarterback and second-round draft pick has been most-improved among the wide receivers.

ESPN's NFC South blogger Pat Yasinskas has some notes from the Panthers camp so far, and there are a few surprises.

If there was a star of the Carolina Panthers ' minicamp in Thursday afternoon's session, it was Ted Ginn Jr. On two different occasions, Ginn used his speed to get open and catch deep balls from Cam Newton .

It's time for the second half of the special teams review, where we look at the players responsible for returning kicks and punts.

Hardy, who emerged as a pass-rushing force opposite end Charles Johnson last season, again was a no-show for voluntary organized team activities Thursday.

Edwards was a folk hero when he played quarterback for Appalachian State. Twice he led the Mountaineers to the FCS national championship and twice he received the Walter Payton Award as the FCS’s best player.

The Carolina Panthers have completed two of their three organized team activities .

Carolina Panthers' Ted Ginn Jr. catches a pass during NFL football practice in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, May 30, 2013.

There has been some considerable Panther roster changes this offseason and that has created some openings in the starting line up.