Carolina Panthers: Complete preseason position grades

Panthers: Complete preseason position grades

CHARLOTTE, NC - AUGUST 17: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers checks down the line against the Miami Dolphins in the first quarter during the game at Bank of America Stadium on August 17, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

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CHARLOTTE, NC – AUGUST 17: Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers runs for a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in the first quarter during the game at Bank of America Stadium on August 17, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

Running Back: A

Letting Jonathan Stewart walk in the offseason felt like a bad decision at the time but general manager Marty Hurney did a nice job filling the position with C.J. Anderson. Second year running back Christian McCaffrey is also expected to receive a significant amount of carries so in essence he is the real replacement for Stewart as Anderson can fill a short yardage role.

Behind these two, injuries depleted much of the depth as Fozzy Whittaker was sidelined early along with what appeared to be a serious knee injury to Elijah Hood in the preseason finale. That opens the door for Kenjon Barner and Cameron Artis-Payne should return in a similar capacity.

Alex Armah also has the potential to be a surprise contributor to the Panthers offense in a fullback role utilized more by new coordinator Norv Turner.

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