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Carolina Panthers: Top players to watch against Buffalo Bills

By Brandon Croce

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 20: Vernon Butler #92 of the Carolina Panthers is blocked by Jeremiah Poutasi #73 of the Tennessee Titans during the second half at Nissan Stadium on August 20, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 20: Vernon Butler #92 of the Carolina Panthers is blocked by Jeremiah Poutasi #73 of the Tennessee Titans during the second half at Nissan Stadium on August 20, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) /
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MIAMI GARDENS, FL – AUGUST 28: Quarterback Garrett Gilbert #5 of the St. Louis Rams passes against the Miami Dolphins in the third quarter at Sun Life Stadium on August 28, 2014 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FL – AUGUST 28: Quarterback Garrett Gilbert #5 of the St. Louis Rams passes against the Miami Dolphins in the third quarter at Sun Life Stadium on August 28, 2014 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images) /

Garrett Gilbert

The quarterback entering this season under the most pressure may not be Cam Newton but rather Garrett Gilbert. This is the first time in eight years that the Panthers won’t have veteran quarterback Derek Anderson backing up Newton.

The experience of Anderson has proven to be invaluable over the years as he has played a key role, especially in 2014 when his two wins helped the Panthers win the division with a 7-8-1 record.

However, this job now belongs to Gilbert who has spent time with four teams prior to the Panthers but has never thrown a pass in an NFL regular season game. He will also be looking for his first NFL touchdown as he has to throw one in a preseason game.

These next four games will be important for Gilbert so he can be as prepared as possible if the team needs him during the regular season.

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