Graham Gano

Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera must feel good about his roster when the biggest question heading into the opener is which of his two kickers will play.

For the record, Rivera and general manager Marty Hurney said veteran Graham Gano would handle the job if Gano and rookie Harrison Butker remain on the roster for this Sunday’s game at San Francisco.

The story said Gano will be the kicker, but while it's a surprise, it makes sense with Hurney getting trade interest for both. No need to dump a player when you can get value in exchange, particularly since the Panthers used a seventh-round pick on Butker.