Carolina Panthers: Players to watch against the Miami Dolphins

NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 07: Greg Olsen #88 of the Carolina Panthers runs with the ball as Rafael Bush #25 of the New Orleans Saints defends during the second half of the NFC Wild Card playoff game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 7, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

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DENVER, CO – AUGUST 07: Guard Greg Van Roten #62 of the Seattle Seahawks blocks against the Denver Broncos during preseason action at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on August 7, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

Greg Van Roten

The other starting job up for grabs is at left guard and is a battle between Greg Van Roten and undrafted rookie Brendan Mahon. The veteran got the start against the Bills and his performance last week should earn him another start this week.

The question is how long can he hold off Mahon from the starting job. According to Charlotte Observer’s Jourdan Rodrigue, it may not be too long and she expects Mahon to have the job before the end of the year.

The left side of this offensive line had to be a concern for the coaching staff entering training camp. The combination of losing Andrew Norwell and the lackluster play of Matt Kalil is not an exciting combination. However, if Van Roten or Mahon can play well it will be a big boost to this group.

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