Panthers HC Dave Canales offered his outlook on the team's training camp battles at the center and kicker positions.

The betting odds still say the Panthers are unlikely to make the playoffs this season, with their odds of making the postseason around +225. But Canales believes his team is heading in the right direction.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Dave Canales on Wednesday had a much quieter and calmer stroll than a year ago from Bank of America Stadium to the practice field as he began his second training camp as the head coach of the Carolina Panthers.