The Facts: Following up on a previous item. ... The Panthers are counting on Benjamin to bolster their thin receiving corps, but the rookie is already injured. The 6-5 rookie suffered a bone bruise in practice Sunday, and he's expected to miss just a week, per NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport.
Diehards Line:
Benjamin called it "a little setback" and said he hopes to break camp as Carolina's No. 1 receiver, something well within his grasp considering the competition. However, as NFL.com suggests, he can't afford to miss precious practice reps if he wants to achieve his goal. And given the team's lack of high-end talent beyond Benjamin at the position, the sooner he gets up to speed, the better off Cam Newton will be.