According to Carolina Panthers head Coach John Fox, both offensive linemen Ryan Kalil and Jeff Otah were full participants in Wednesday’s practice.  It is really exciting to finally get these two back on the field, as both Kalil and Otah have been out for almost and entire month.  If Kalil and Otah do return Sunday, it will be the first time since week one that the Panthers will have all of their projected starters on the field.

Jeremy Bridges and Geoff Hangartner have filled in wonderfully for Otah and Kalil respectively, but the sooner the Panthers can get the entire line back the better.  With Kalil and Otah back, the line can really start to build some continuity and chemsitry.  I’m not saying that the line didn’t have continuity with Kalil and Otah out, but it really helps when you have the same five guys starting every week, because it allows for the trust between the players to grow.  Now that Otah is back, look for DeAngelo Williams to have another big day Sunday.  Otah’s specialty is run blocking, so he should really help improve an already potent ground game for the Panthers.

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