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Panthers 2018 preseason preview

By Brandon Scott

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 31: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers runs out on the field prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 31, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 31: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers runs out on the field prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 31, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – SEPTEMBER 17: Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers runs the ball against the Buffalo Bills during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 17, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

Game 1 at Buffalo Bills

Thursday, August 9 at 7:00pm – New Era Field – Jersey Color, White

Even the newest fans of the Panthers recognize that since former defensive coordinator Sean McDermott took over in Buffalo, they have been gathering many players who left Carolina. From upper management to the field, personnel have found themselves traveling north in recent years.

Kelvin Benjamin and Star Lotulelei remain but Mike Tolbert, Joe Webb and others have all been a part of the organization since McDermott’s take over. The familiarity between the two coaches and teams should provide for an interesting first test.

Although neither team’s starters are expected to play for more than a series, recent comments made by Benjamin about his time in Carolina add a unique twist to what would ordinarily be defined as just a regular preseason game.

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