Panthers: More questions highlight start to training camp

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 01: A general view of Bank of America Stadium before the preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Carolina Panthers on September 1, 2011 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 01: A general view of Bank of America Stadium before the preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Carolina Panthers on September 1, 2011 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – SEPTEMBER 01: A general view of Bank of America Stadium before the preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Carolina Panthers on September 1, 2011 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

More uncertainty and change highlight the start of Carolina Panthers training camp…

The Carolina Panthers endured an offseason filled with uncertainty but the anticipation of a new football season kept things moving forward. Changing ownership for the first time in franchise history, Carolina found David Tepper to fill the role vacated by founder Jerry Richardson last December.

While a change in ownership and allegations of workplace misconduct, complete with an NFL investigation, was responsible for a majority of the questions surrounding the Panthers, many changes were also taking places on both the roster and coaching staff.

Coach Ron Rivera returns for his eighth season leading Carolina but he will be flanked by new coordinators in every facet of the game. The offense, defense and special teams all saw coaching changes and many do not know what to expect from the turnover.

Other questions abound concerning the left guard position, quarterback depth, wide receiver production and secondary woes but these are broader issues which will be sorted out through competition in practice and preseason games.

Following is a look at some other questions ahead of training camp adding to the concern around Carolina.