Throughout the offseason, NewYorkJets.com reporters Eric Allen, Ethan Greenberg, Randy Lange, Caroline Hendershot and John Pullano will give their responses to a series of questions regarding this year's Jets.

Today's question: Which Jets are you most looking forward to seeing play against the Panthers?

EA: I'll take a quartet of Jets – T Olu Fashanu, WR Malachi Corley and cornerbacks Jarrick Bernard-Converse and Qwan'tez Stiggers. Fashanu, who had a solid preseason debut in a couple of quarters against the Commanders, cross-trained at RT throughout the week. A left tackle at Penn State, Fashanu, the No. 11 overall selection in April's NFL Draft, has handled the reps across the way in impressive fashion. He'll likely start the regular season as a backup swing T behind Tyron Smith and Morgan Moses who would be a great starting option for many teams across the league. Corley had 4 receptions against Wahington and flashed with a 33-yard kick return while misplaying a punt that provided a valuable learning opportunity. The playmaker continues to progress as a receiver, and he has potential to help the Jets in the hidden yardage game. Defensively, the Jets have elite starters at cornerback. But I like the depth emerging with players like JBC and Stiggers. They both played well last week and have displayed confidence and moxie throughout camp.

EG: Without knowing who won't play Saturday, I'm going with second-year WR Xavier Gipson. Gipson went down early in camp with a leg ailment, but throughout the spring and early parts of camp, he showed improvement as a wide receiver and seemed more confident in that role. Robert Saleh mentioned how he was more decisive getting upfield, something we've seen in practice, and I'm curious how it will translate to the game. We've seen young receivers flash throughout camp like Jason Brownlee and Irvin Charles, so there's no reason to think Gipson shouldn't be able to take a similar jump in Year 2 under OC Nathaniel Hackett. Gipson is listed as the team's starting slot WR and returner on the unofficial depth chart. We know he has speed and a knack for the end zone as a return man -- he scored the game-winning touchdown on a punt return in Week 1 last season and had 4 return scores in his final three seasons a Stephen F. Austin. Let's see how he assimilates to the new rule.

RL: I'll roll with Will McDonald. The second-year edge showed a great spin move on a pass rush vs. Washington, and although he was flagged for roughing the passer, the play looked very promising. If WMcD lines up on the Jets' right side, he could be going up against former first-round LT Ikem Ekwonu, who some are saying is line for a "breakout season" after yielding 19.5 sacks his first two years in the NFL. New Carolina HC Dave Canales was holding his starting lineup decisions close to his vest heading into Thursday's combined practice with the Jets, but if the call goes to Bryce Young, last year's No. 1 overall pick, well, Young was sacked 62 times, second-most in the league, and of course his first pro start was in last year's preseason game vs. the Jets, when he completed 4 of 6 passes for 21 yards and a sack (by Quinton Jefferson). Whether it's Young, vet Andy Dalton (just returned to practice from injury) or last week's starter or Jack Plummer (no relation to Jake), it will be worth watching No. 99 in green and white as he tries to take a Panthers QB more gently to the ground on Saturday night.

CH: I'm excited to see DL Eric Watts. The UDFA has flashed throughout training camp. DL Coach Aaron Whitecotton said earlier this week, "Over probably the past couple weeks, the light has started to come on. When you see that light come on, him flashing with his speed across down the edge or his speed coming out and showing up as he's going down the field chasing, that's exciting. He has the traits and the abilities that we find important in our front and I'm excited to see him continue to build on what he's doing. Slowly but surely, every day, just take a step forward." He's someone I could see making some bigger plays throughout the preseason as he continues to progress.

JP: Following a standout performance against the Commanders in the Jets' first game of the preseason, I am eager to see what CB Jarrick Bernard-Converse will do for an encore. The former Oklahoma State and LSU defensive back split time at corner and safety in college eventually becoming a full-time safety when the Jets drafted him in the sixth round of the 2023 draft. After missing all of training camp as a rookie with a foot injury and playing just four defensive snaps in the regular season, he converted to cornerback this offseason. The hard work appeared to pay off in the preseason opener. He overcame giving up a long completion early and put together a solid performance with 4 tackles and 1 pass defense. Reflecting on Bernard-Converse's performance this week, DC Jeff Ulbrich said the second-year defender has the tools and just needs more experience be a reliable option playing CB. At 6-1, 197 with length, speed and good anticipation, I am excited to see how he develops.