Carolina Panthers offseason roster review: Special Teams

Panthers offseason roster review: Special Teams

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 24: Graham Gano #9 and teammate Michael Palardy #5 of the Carolina Panthers react after a field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

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Carolina Panthers v New England Patriots

FOXBORO, MA – OCTOBER 1: Fozzy Whittaker #43 of the Carolina Panthers runs with the ball against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.(Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

Kick Return

Fozzy Whittaker, Christian McCaffrey, Curtis Samuel, Damiere Byrd, Russell Shepard

Curtis Samuel registered the most kick returns last year despite having his season shortened by injury. The second-year player is expected back on the field this season and if he can stay healthy, should provide the best option moving forward.

Opposite him, Fozzy Whittaker has been the longest tenured kick return man although he doesn’t provide the same breakaway speed. While he may not be as dynamic a runner as McCaffrey, Whittaker does provide a solid option with experience in key situations.

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