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Cam Newton, Panthers' Success Hinges on O-Line, Not Banged-Up WRs

The Carolina Panthers' season didn't come to a premature end when talented wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin crumbled to the ground during training camp with a season-ending knee injury.

The beat goes on. Cam Newton will throw to other targets, but the quarterback must remain upright to do so.

Benjamin's absence won't be the team's biggest obstacle this year. It's merely a speed bump, while the Panthers offensive line could prove to be a road block for the team to return to the playoffs.

A year and a half ago, Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman faced a dilemma.