"Really worked on like post-snap reads, being able to see the field. I think I see the field a lot better," Perkins shared. "I think I can throw — a lot more accurately with my throwing, and I'm stronger, a lot more zip on the ball. But really being able to post-snap recognition, see the field, and work the pocket, that's kind of some of the things I really worked on."
Now, he gets a chance to put that on display in what he knowingly admits is an audition Thursday night for both the Panthers and 31 other teams. It's why getting as much of the offense down as possible is so important, for his own self, and everyone else on the bubble who is also looking to put together solid tape in their last preseason game.
"UFL was great, you know, there's always some things like, OK, it's the UFL, right, but there's really great talent in the UFL, but kind of outside looking in, some people may think that. So, show the development of my game and the progression of how I've improved as a player since my last stint in the NFL, and put some good tape out there, and let it go.
"And also, you know, coming in as a new guy too, a lot of guys that I'm on the field with are trying to make—they're auditioning, they're trying to make the team as well, so I got to do my part for them so I can help them out. I can't be out here slacking."
And for the Panthers, it's a chance to see the dual-threat quarterback up close in his return to the league.