10 Panthers to Watch Against the Chiefs

George Gring: Inspirational summer addition will bang Keep Pounding drum before the game; still has locker next to Cam Newton.
QB Cam Newton: Will play at least a quarter; won’t use full array of rushing options, but it’ll be the biggest test yet for his surgically repaired ankle.
RB Jonathan Stewart: His first preseason game since he originally injured his ankle vs. the Jets on 8/26/12; has looked good since returning from a tweaked hamstring and will get a few touches to prove he’s healthy.
WR Philly Brown: Undrafted rookie had a solid preseason debut; will get a chance to return punts.
LT Byron Bell: The left tackle job is his to lose.
DT Kawann Short: Won’t start, but worth keeping an eye on after his dominant camp.
LB A.J. Klein: Will start in place of injured LB Chase Blackburn; may not give the job back.
CB Charles Godfrey: Panthers want Godfrey to win nickel spot; made too many mistakes during camp.
CB Josh Norman: Annual preseason stud could end up starting by Week 1.
SS Anderson Russell: With S Roman Harper out, has gotten increased snaps with the starters; small, but big-hitter; would have been on roster last year if he hadn’t injured ankle.

You know who hasn’t gotten enough attention for how smart he is on and off the field? Ryan Kalil. — Twitter
As promised, Ron Rivera and Dave Gettleman completed the Ice Bucket Challenge. — Panthers.com
The TopCats accepted SirPurr’s challenge. — Dropbox