Carolina Panthers Week 1 roster prediction

Carolina Panthers Week 1 roster prediction – Offense

DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 18: Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen #88 celebrates his touchdown pass with Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton #1 during the first quarter at Ford Field on November 18, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

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CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 17: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers drops back to pass against the New Orleans Saints in the first quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 17, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

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Cam Newton, Will Grier

The Panthers made a commitment to Will Grier by selecting him during the NFL Draft in April. The first quarterback taken by Carolina since Newton was picked No. 1 overall in 2011, he is expected to be a legitimate backup option and potentially the future at one of the most important positions.

Despite the solid play from both Taylor Heinicke and Kyle Allen, the team can’t afford to risk putting Grier on the practice squad only to be poached by another team in need. The Panthers have their own quarterback concerns and the draft displayed their preparations for the future.

One of the many backup battles on offense that should feature good competition, ultimately, the price paid for Grier wins him the role.

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