The Panthers have lost standout left tackle Jordan Gross for the year due to a broken right ankle.  He started all nine games for the Panthers this season and he was doing a good job of blocking the blind side for Jake Delhomme.  Starting left guard Travelle Wharton will shift to Gross’ spot and he should do a decent job as he has started all 9 games for the Panthers this year.  Mackenzy Bernadeau will replace Wharton as the new starting left guard and that’s not likely too good of a thing for the Panthers.  He has played in all 9 games (0 starts) for the Panthers this season and he didn’t play at all as a rookie last year.  Look for the interior running game of the Panthers to suffer a little bit with Wharton now playing on the outside.