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ors this spring Terry Godwin Carolina Panthers Jersey , and lift a few cold ones with their neighbors.Of course, they’re probably going to ask them to pay for the next round at some point as well.Via Alexandria Sands of , the Panthers are going to host the first Untappd Beer Festival on May 4, allowing locals to sample a lot of beers on the field of Bank of America Stadium. And while that’s interesting if you live in Charlotte and like beer and sunshine, there’s also a subtle message from the team in there as well.“We want to transition our building from a sporting building to a multi-use destination site we can use to drive economic benefits to the community,” vice president of stadium operations Scott Paul said. “We think this partnership with Untappd is a good first step.”Note the words “drive economic benefits to the community.”When David Tepper bought the team last year, he said he wanted to get more use out of the 24-year-old stadium. Under previous ownership, there were few non-football events other than a Billy Graham crusade and some stray concerts and soccer matches.But Tepper didn’t pay cash for a big room that holds a lot of potential customers to only use it 10 times a year. He recently half-jokingly (we think) referred to putting a top on the stadium and hosting a Final Four, but there’s plenty of event traffic he’d like in on. Charlotte just hosted the NBA All-Star Game, and has the 2020 Republican National Convention on tap.Of course Blue Terry Godwin Jersey , they’re also looking to make some upgrades to the place. When they build a stand-alone training facility in the near future, moving all the football offices and weight rooms and such will be part of a bigger renovation of the stadium, which sits on a desirable and increasingly rare parcel of downtown land. And Tepper might want a little help paying for that work. Getting the locals of the mind that it’s their idea in the name of “economic benefits” makes it go down a little more smoothly as well.Charlotte has a tradition of being willing to help with such efforts (often without even being asked). So the Panthers owner having one of his guys prime the pump while tapping a keg was subtle, but worth filing away when that bar tab inevitably arrives.Mocking the Depth: Panthers 2018 offensive roster projection With week 1 of the preseason in the books, we have a better idea of the status of the players who will end up making the team. A lot could change, but this team seems more set than in the past early in the preseason.QuarterbackStarter: Cam NewtonDepth: Taylor Heinicke, Garrett GilbertWe know Cam is the starter. The back up QB position is what we want to look at here. Based on how reps were distributed after week 1 of the preseason, it seems like Heinicke will get a shot as the QB2 next week. Heinicke performed well against 3rd and 4th string players, lets see how he does against the second team. If he can continue to excel, I think that QB2 spot is his.Running BacksStarter: Christian McCafferyFull Back: Alex ArmahDepth: C.J. Anderson Terry Godwin Carolina Panthers Jersey , Cameron Artis PayneBecause of the retention of a third quarterback, I think the team rolls with 3 RBs and stashes a back up on the practice squad. Armah makes the team as a FB, who will also factor in as a blocker and receiving option. Nobody else has really set themselves apart in the RB room, Elijah Hood would probably be a fine PS stash here. Kenjon Barner would have to make it as a returner and currently Carolina has a lot of guys who can do that and more.Wide ReceiverStarters: Torrey Smith, Devin FunchessDepth: Jarius Wright, D.J. Moore, Curtis Samuel, Damiere ByrdThere hasn’t been much to indicate that Smith isn’t running with the starters as of late. However, one should note that Carolina has always been a team where receivers are interchangeable depending on the situation and personnel package. I’d still expect plenty of Jarius Wright, and based on Moore’s numbers so far I think he will have a good snap count week 1. Samuel and Byrd both bring game breaking speed and should be used accordingly. I think Byrd makes it here because of his ability as a returner and as a guy Cam has made plays with as a receiver in the past. Probably the best group he’s had since Steve Smith and Brandon LaFell in 2013.Tight EndStarter: Greg OlsenDepth: Ian Thomas Youth Terry Godwin Jersey , Jason Vander LaanOlsen will still be a big part of the offense. Based on the preseason so far, the Panthers like having Thomas on the field. I think he could potentially have taken the TE2 position even after Chris Manhertz returns. With Armah factoring in as well, I don’t see them keeping more than 3 TEs and I think Vander Laan is gone once Manhertz returns.Offensive LineStarters: Matt Kalil, Tyler Larsen, Ryan Kalil, Trai Turner, Taylor MotonDepth: Greg Van Roten, Jeremiah Sirles, Blaine Clausell, Brendan MahonDaryl Williams should hit IR week 1 Blue Michael Palardy Jersey , leaving the Panthers terribly thin at tackle, which is why I have three tackles here. Sirles, Mahon, and Van Roten will have to be the back up guards and centers here. However, tackle will be a concern week to week if somebody gets hurt. But at guard they seem to have it figured out. I think based on the investment in a Tyler Larsen extension that he ends up the starting LG, but Van Roten could very easily be the guy as well. I don’t think they run with Mahon there to start the season, especially with Matt Kalil a major variable at left tackle.What are your thoughts? Did we miss anybody? Any surprise cuts here?