Black and Blue Review
- QB Derek Anderson: Starter will be sleep-deprived, but he’ll also be playing as a father for the first time.
- RB Fozzy Whittaker: Should have at least the entire second half to seal a roster spot.
- WR Tavarres King: Right now, he’s on the 53-man roster. A bad game could knock him off; a good game should earn him much-needed security past Saturday.
- G/C Fernando Velasco: Somehow recovered from a torn Achilles last November; will be counted on to provide depth this year.
- LB A.J. Klein: A bounce-back chance after his night to forget in New England.
- LB D.J. Smith: Charlotte native needs one more solid game to start the season with his hometown team.
- CB Bené Benwikere: Should be No. 1 nickel not just against the Steelers, but in Week 1 as well.
- CB/S Charles Godfrey: Will get some snaps at safety for the first time since he tore his Achilles in Week 2 last year.
- S Roman Harper: Expected to make his preseason debut, but how much does he have left?
- S Tre Boston: If the rookie shines in his preseason debut, he may knock a bubble guy off the final roster.