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Carolina Panthers: Top storylines for matchup against Buffalo Bills

By Brandon Croce

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 17: Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers rushes 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)
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 17: Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers rushes 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) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – SEPTEMBER 18: Cam Newton #1 and teammate Kelvin Benjamin #13 of the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 18, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC – SEPTEMBER 18: Cam Newton #1 and teammate Kelvin Benjamin #13 of the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 18, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

How do Panthers respond to Kelvin Benjamin?

The top storyline entering this game is thanks to former Carolina Panthers’ wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin. The former first round pick was traded to the Bills midway through the season last year and over the weekend didn’t have many positive things to say about his former team and quarterback.

These comments, during a Q&A with Tim Graham of The Athletic, has forced former teammates like Greg Olsen answer questions about Cam Newton. Benjamin’s head coach Sean McDermott said that there is a ‘time and place‘ for comments like that.

It is hard to imagine there will be many pleasantries before or after the game shared by Benjamin with his former team. The Panthers’ defense is sure to be fired up for this matchup, even if it is only preseason, and will want to make a point of shutting down Benjamin.

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