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Buccaneers: Carolina Panthers Players to Watch in Week 8

By Brian DeFeo

CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 10: Luke Kuechly #59 of the Carolina Panthers tackles Jacquizz Rodgers #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1st quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 10, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 10: Luke Kuechly #59 of the Carolina Panthers tackles Jacquizz Rodgers #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1st quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 10, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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TAMPA, FL – AUGUST 26: Kicker Roberto Aguayo #19 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers warms up before the start of an NFL game against the Cleveland Browns on August 26, 2016 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL – AUGUST 26: Kicker Roberto Aguayo #19 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers warms up before the start of an NFL game against the Cleveland Browns on August 26, 2016 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images) /

Kicker Roberto Aguayo

While he might not even play, this totally looks like a revenge game for Roberto Aguayo. The Panthers longtime kicker Graham Gano has been sidelined with a knee injury this week that may keep him out on Sunday. As insurance the division rival sign hated second round pick Roberto Aguayo to the practice squad. Aguayo was a thorn in the Buccaneers side causing many head aches to fans and losing the Buccaneers some games last season. With his struggles they had to bring in Nick Folk as competition and they both turned out to be losers.

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As a 71% career field goal kicker nothing is automatic with him. However would it be surprising if this is the game where he goes without a miss and at least a 50 yarder. The revenge factor always seems to bite the Buccaneers with former players performing well with other teams. Aqib Talib, Michael Bennett, and Legarrette Blount are the biggest success stories but would anyone really be surprised if Aguayo is successful with another team.

Those are some players that the Buccaneers will have to key in on. I really fear if Aguayo plays he will be perfect against this team. If the offense is efficient and the defense makes stops look at Ed Dickson and Julius Peppers to be the key contributors for the Panthers this week.

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