Roger Ebert's dance party ((Darin Gantt's roster analysis))

[TheSpecialJuan]

Quarterbacks (3): Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold, PJ Walker.

It's reasonable to expect that the Panthers will clear a roster spot soon by putting Darnold on short-term IR (since head coach Matt Rhule said this week that Darnold would miss "at least four weeks" with a high ankle sprain).

And until or unless they make a move (and Rhule didn't rule it out), that means they'll roll into the regular season with Mayfield and Walker as his backup.

Running backs (3): Christian McCaffrey, D'Onta Foreman, Chuba Hubbard.

This is a tight group, and they complement each other well. Of course McCaffrey's ability dictates that he get a lot of work, but Foreman had a good preseason, and gives them a bigger back who has proven to be effective in short-yardage situations. Hubbard still has home-run speed, and because of the way the roster fell, will likely be a key part of their special teams this year.

https://www.panthers.com/news/initial-53-man-roster-breakdown-2022