CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera must feel good about his roster when the biggest question heading into the opener is which of his two kickers will play.
For the record, Rivera and general manager Marty Hurney said veteran Graham Gano would handle the job if Gano and rookie Harrison Butker remain on the roster for this Sunday’s game at San Francisco.
That situation took precedence on Sunday over where quarterback Cam Newton stood with his surgically-repaired shoulder.
Apparently, that’s fine.