The preseason is traditionally used for starters to see limited action, position battles being determined and reserves playing to earn their roster position. For the Carolina Panthers in 2018, the same is expected despite numerous changes on and off the field this offseason.
Unlike last year, quarterback Cam Newton is fully healthy and expected to be given his regular amount of repetitions each game. While recovering from rotator cuff surgery, his preseason appearances were limited a year ago and attempts to work on his pass timing even harder to find.
When the Panthers open at Buffalo, expect to see a small sample of the new Norv Turner offense designed to improve his completion percentage, especially with first-round pick D.