Robby Anderson is still familiarizing himself with his new team

There are few things in sports better than a good miked-up video. Every fan dreams of getting as close to field as possible, and sticking a microphone on a player makes that dream a reality. You get to hear all the trash talk, banter and sideline goofing that the players do. It serves as a window not only into what it’s like to play high-level sports but also into the personalities of players you might not otherwise get to know. 

With fans now as far from the field as imaginable, wiring players for sound is just about the only way that fans can feel close to the game. Panthers receiver Robby Anderson wore a microphone for Carolina’s opener against the Raiders, and the result was pretty great.