Panthers - Bills previews & predictions roundup

[juliosantos]

The Hokie fan in me hopes Tyrod tears it up and shows he can be a starting NFL QB. But just not against the Panthers

no way lol guys a bust

[juliosantos]

Protection is all I'm worried about this game.

I think our protection will be fine. All comes down to oher

[uncfan888]

If you bet on preseason games, you might have a problem 

[KB_fan]

Preview at CarolinaCatChronicles

http://www.carolinacatchronicles.com/newsfeed/2015/8/12/what-will-carolinas-first-preseason-game-versus-buffalo-test-most

Excerpts:

Buffalo, much like the Panthers, has a defensive oriented team that hopes for offensive opportunism.  New head coach Rex Ryan will certainly bring the conservative approach he implemented in New York to Buffalo Friday night.  Expect a run heavy offense which expects the defense to win the positional chess match.  This opponent will most test Carolina’s run defense, the offensive line, and the special teams.

Buffalo was the center of attention during free agency when they brought in LeSean McCoy in a high profile trade with Chip Kelly’s Eagles. We know Rex Ryan loves to pound the rock, but don't expect to see too much of McCoy or Fred Jackson who is suffering from a strained hamstring.  Buffalo will give Karlos Williams a long look Friday, which based on sheer volume will quickly help  get a understanding of Carolina's run defense in lieu of Star Lotulelei's prolonged foot injury and a limited Kawaan Short.  Watch to see where Kony Ealy lines up most and the effectiveness of veterans Dwan Edwards and Colin Colin in slowing the Bills rush attack.

Buffalo’s defensive style strongly represents Carolina’s: disrupt with the front four, which creates opportunities for the linebackers and secondary to create turnovers and suffocate offensive momentum.  Throw in a little Ryan defensive aggressiveness, and Carolina will need to be solid up front fend of this tenacious pressure.  Expect Carolina’s coaching staff to closely evaluating the offensive tackle position against this type of opponent.