Little has started Carolina’s past two games at left tackle, as Russell Okung deals with a groin injury. Little has rotated with Trent Scott at the position in both contests. But after Scott took the majority of snaps against the Chargers, Little played 61 percent of the time against the Cardinals.

Rhule liked what he saw.

“His team needed him, and he stepped up and played well,” Rhule said Monday. “Is he perfect? No. Does he have to improve on things? Yes. But he’s way better this week than he was last week.”

And the credit for that improvement, according to Little, goes to coaches and Okung.

“He and (offensive line coach Pat) Meyer have really helped me with my hands,” Little said. “That’s one thing I feel like I’ve gotten better at, and I needed to get better at. They’ve