Had to bolt from today's practice directly to elementary school for kindergarten graduation day, so I'm sorry this blog is a little late in posting.

   Anyway, first-round draft pick Jeff Otah practiced for the first time Monday with the Panthers. He looked decent, although a little slow picking up some blocks. Don't worry, as that is to be expected. Otah admitted he still has plenty of work to do to adjust the pro level.

   "It felt good to finally get out there," Otah said. "You know what you're doing but you have to get it in your head a little faster so you can react quicker."

   Otah had been working on the side with trainers since the start of OTAs last week.

   Check back later and I will have the complete story on the return of the Big O.