Panthers camp just started but one battle is already stealing the spotlight

Dave Canales | Scott Kinser-Imagn ImagesThe Carolina Panthers are still bedding everyone into the heated training camp environment. Not having fans in attendance dampens the overall atmosphere, but that doesn't mean the stakes are not already high for those looking to cement starting spots or places on the 53-man roster.

And one position battle is already stealing the spotlight.

Carolina's offensive line went from a glaring weak link to an area of strength last season. The free-agent additions of Robert Hunt and Damien Lewis were a big reason why — something that also made things easier for the Panthers' bookend tackle tandem of Ikem Ekwonu and Taylor Moton.

This surge in consistency doesn't…