Here are some line-up notes from day 1 of the Panthers mini-camp.

-- Linebacker Jon Beason underwent wrist surgery Wednesday and didn't practice. He hopes to be back for the summer school practices in June. Rookie Dan Connor took Beason's place at middle linebacker.

No surprise Conner is the back-up instead of Adam Seward. I’m sure the Panthers wish the Patriots had taken Seward for that 5^th rounder. I have a feeling Conner is going to end up in the middle and Beason will man the Will position. 

-- Defensive end  Julius Peppers was used extensively at right end. Coach John Fox said Peppers could be moved to the right side, or could stay at left end, where he has been for the first six seasons of his career.

It only makes sense to move Peppers to the right side. He needs a change of scenery considering all the left tackles that have never faced him.

-- Rookie third-round pick Charles Godfrey worked with the first team defense at free safety.

This one surprises me as I am already guilty of stating I bet Terrence Holt starts over Godfrey. This has to be more of a reflection on Holt than Godfrey considering Godfrey is changing positions. Holt just might struggle just to make the team.

Keydrick Vincent, a free agent signee who played for the Arizona Cardinals last season, worked with the first team at right guard.

This one was expected though I find it interesting that the Panthers gave Milford Brown a larger contract. He must have a better agent. No word yet on what kind of shape Fanoti showed up in.

Here’s the days biggest news, a positive update on Jake Delhomme’s elbow:

"It feels great," he said. "The rehab has gone great. We have been cautious and haven't had any setbacks. I was very satisfied today."

From Scout.com here’s some more notes mini camp I found interesting :

Steve Smith abused Richard Marshall often, used Marshall's aggressiveness against him. It shows how savvy Smith has become.

I’m not worried about Marshall, he was probably trying to make a big play to get oohhs and aahhhs that go with it.

Julius Peppers looks about back to normal; his quickness is back and athleticism is better than everyone else on the field by heads and shoulders.

Tyler Brayton is more athletic than we first thought. He's built like Peppers, looked good in drills.

So we have Salt & Peppers playing bookends DE? What a signing Brayton would be if he could win the starting job opposite Peppers. Sorry, my money is on this guy:

Charles Johnson looked good on pass rushing drills, showing good quickness and burst. Charles Johnson blew Ruben Riley and Jeremy Bridges off the edge.

That’s what I wanted to hear. With the signing of the two FA DT’s Darwin Walker and Ian Scott the only position I’m even slightly worried about is the LDE (provided Pep moves to RDE).

Hilee Taylor is crazy fast -- ran right by left tackles he faced.

 Remember when the Giants essentially lined up four DE’s on passing downs against the Patriots? Maybe this Taylor from UNC will be shades of another certain DE from UNC a few years back (the original LT). Here’s an update on the Panthers problem child:

Allegedly Dwayne Jarrett was verbally berated this morning for forgetting his routes, but ran routes crisp and make 3 nice catches in the afternoon session. Despite the alleged tongue-lashing, Jarrett looks like he's earning respect from his teammates, getting high fives and encouragement.

He’s still forgetting his routes!? AArrgghhh!!! There’s no question he has great size and hands but if he can’t run a route he’s toast in this league. Let’s hope he gets his shit together this summer.

On a more positive note, here’s a guy I think is going to play a key role for the Panthers at some point this season.

Toefield changes direction very well and fluidly for a big back.

It’s nice being deep at RB as I still remember the NFC Championship game when we ran out of RB’s. More sunshine at mini-camp:

Moose has not lost a step and once juked Chris Gamble out of his socks for a catch

Having Moose blocking downfield is going to be huge for our running game. If he still has some moves that’s even better. I think we are going to love having Moose back.