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Carolina Panthers: Predicting the 53-man roster entering training camp

By Brandon Croce

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 31: Cam Newton #1 celebrates a touchdown with Devin Funchess #17 of the Carolina Panthers during the first half against the Atlanta Falcons 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 celebrates a touchdown with Devin Funchess #17 of the Carolina Panthers during the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 31, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – NOVEMBER 26: Offensive tackle Matt Kalil #75, center Tyler Larsen #69, offensive guard Andrew Norwell #68 and teammates take the field before playing against the New York Jets during the first quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium on November 26, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – NOVEMBER 26: Offensive tackle Matt Kalil #75, center Tyler Larsen #69, offensive guard Andrew Norwell #68 and teammates take the field before playing against the New York Jets during the first quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium on November 26, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /

Offensive Line

Starters: Matt Kalil (LT), Amini Silatolu (LG), Ryan Kalil (C), Trai Turner (RG), Daryl Williams (RT)

Bench: Blaine Clausell (LT), Jeremiah Sirles (OG), Tyler Larsen (C), Greg Van Roten (OG), Taylor Moton (G/T)

The Carolina Panthers will likely be returning four of their five starters from a season ago. However, the hole left at left guard with the departure of Andrew Norwell is a big loss for this group. The left side of the position, along with the ineffectiveness of Matt Kalil, is a concern for the Panthers.

The battle for the starting job at left guard will be one of the most competitive due in large part to how many players could potentially win the job. Right now Silatolu is pencilled in there due to his experience in the offense, but Jeremiah Sirles, Tyler Larsen, Greg Van Roten and even Taylor Moton is likely to see snaps there.

As shaky as the left side, the right side is equally as strong. The performance of Daryl Williams last year was a pleasant surprise and he could quickly become one of the better right tackles in the league alongside Trai Turner, who has already staked his claim as one of the better guards.

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