Friday's Carolina Panthers links

Friday's Carolina Panthers links, leading up to Sunday's 1 p.m. home opener against the Green Bay Packers:

From The Charlotte Observer:

Rookie OT Byron Bell faces huge test vs. Packers

Ron Green Jr.'s Friday Forecast: NFL picks

VIDEO: Joe Person on how Panthers can beat Packers

Notes: Davis predicts win, Rivera OK with it

From the Gaston Gazette:

Steve Smith excited about new offense

Notes: Byron Bell will start in place of Otah

From elsewhere:

Raleigh N&O: Packers' Taylor has Tar Heels on his mind

GB Press Gazette: LB Walden gains range, experience

GB Press Gazette: Missed camps show up on special teams