Locked On Panthers - Daily Podcast On The Carolina Panthers
1,411 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 13 hours ago - ★★★★ - 238 ratingsLocked On Panthers podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Carolina Panthers and the National Football League. Hosted by Charlotte native and sports radio veteran Julian Council, the Locked On Panthers podcast provides your daily Panthers fix with expert, local analysis, opinions, breaking news, special guests, and coverage of all aspects of the Panthers franchise. Julian will keep you up to date on everything you need to know about the beloved Cardiac Cats from free agency to the draft to sold-out games in the Queen City. The Locked On Panthers podcast takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Panthers locker room and all over the NFL. The Locked On Panthers podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.
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Mailbag: Who are the top candidates on the Carolina Panthers to be cut, traded, or extended?
March 01, 2024 17:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBThe Carolina Panthers will need to make a few tough decisions ahead of the start of the new league year later this month. Who are some of the players that are prime candidates to be cut, traded, or extended this offseason? Julian Council plays GM. Mike Evans is seen to be among the top candidates to fill the role as WR1 in Carolina. But is his age a concern? Julian Council answers these questions among other listener questions on this week's edition of the Weekly Friday Mailbag. Support...
WR Prospects to watch at the NFL Combine for the Carolina Panthers
March 01, 2024 01:23 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBAfter a disastrous 2023 season, the Carolina Panthers are in need of playmakers around QB Bryce Young heading into 2024. This week, the Panthers and the rest of the NFL have been able to get a closer look at some of the top NFL Draft prospects at the Combine in Indianapolis. Which WR prospects could be a good fit for the Panthers at 33rd overall? Julian Council breaks down a few WRs that he believes the Panthers should have their eye on this weekend in Indy. The NFLPA survey is out and Pan...
Takeaways from Dan Morgan and Dave Canales Combine Press Conferences
February 28, 2024 08:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBCarolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales took to the podium on Tuesday afternoon in Indianapolis as the two attended the annual scouting combine. Morgan offered several updates on the Panthers plans for free agent EDGE rusher Brian Burns and linebacker Frankie Luvu as well as how the organization plans on rebuilding this offseason. While Dave Canales provided insight into his plan for Bryce Young as improving the situation around the second-year quarterback i...
Carolina Panthers RB Outlook | Can Chuba Hubbard be a workhorse back?
February 27, 2024 08:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBThe Carolina Panthers will need to improve their run game in 2024 after finishing 22nd in rushing according to Expected Points Added, or EPA. In 2022, following the dismissal of head coach Matt Rhule, the Panthers leaned on a downhill rushing attack to turn around their season. In 2023, the Panthers were unable to establish an offensive identity and struggled to find consistent success in the run game. In particular, Miles Sanders underachieved after joining Carolina from Philadelphia, where...
How the 2024 Salary Cap increase impacts the Carolina Panthers
February 26, 2024 17:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBThe Carolina Panthers and the rest of the NFL were provided some good news on Friday afternoon when the league announced that the 2024 salary cap would rise $30.6 million to record $255.4 million per team. This announcement frees up several teams to be more aggressive as the calendar inches toward March. Julian Council discusses how the cap increase impacts the Panthers. On Friday, it was announced that the Cincinnati Bengals will be placing the franchise tag on WR Tee Higgins. Had Higgins ...
Mailbag: Is Brian Burns a “must-sign” player for the Carolina Panthers?
February 23, 2024 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBThe Carolina Panthers have until March 5th to either sign Pro Bowl outside linebacker to a new deal or place the franchise tag on him. While the tag appears to be a likely ending to this two saga, is Burns a "must sign" player for the Panthers? Or would the team be better off focusing on repairing its offensive roster even if that means depreciating the defense to do it? Last year, Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson became the sixth quarterback to be given the non-exclusive franchise tag, al...
Carolina Panthers TE Outlook | Will Dave Canales revive the tight end position in Carolina?
February 22, 2024 18:02 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBSince the departure of Greg Olsen, the tight end has become an endangered species in Carolina. The Panthers have failed to find a successor and have utilized its tight ends the least in the NFL since 2020. Can new Panthers head coach Dave Canales finally get this position group to be a consistent part of the offenses receiving game? One player that was expected to be that for the Panthers in 2023 was Hayden Hurst. Hurst arrived from Cincinnati after posting career-highs in several statistic...
Carolina Panthers WR Outlook | How much should the Panthers be willing to give up for a WR1?
February 21, 2024 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBIn 2023, the Carolina Panthers surrounded their No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young with the worst collection of receiving talent in the NFL. This is evidenced by the Panthers finishing 2-15 in 2023 and Young landing at the bottom of nearly every major statistical category amongst his peers. This offseason the Panthers need to do right by Young and provide him with true difference-makers at the position. Julian Council looks at the top free-agent wide receivers that should be on the Panthers rada...
Will the Carolina Panthers sign Brian Burns to an extension before the franchise tag deadline?
February 20, 2024 08:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBBeginning on Tuesday at 4 p.m., teams across the NFL can begin designating franchise and transition players. One likely candidate to be placed with the franchise tag is Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Brian Burns. After being named a Pro Bowler in 2021 and 2022, Burns was seeking a long-term deal before the 2023 season but contract negotiations stalled right as the season began. Now, the Panthers have a decision to make, tag Burns, sign him to a long-term deal, or let him test free agen...
Dave Canales fills out Carolina Panthers coaching staff + potential Seahawks free agent targets
February 19, 2024 19:30 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBDave Canales and the Carolina Panthers announced his final staff hirings on Thursday afternoon. In total, 8 of Canales' 19 full-time assistants spent time with him in Seattle with the Seahawks. Considering the staff's extensive background in the Pacific Northwest, could the Panthers target several Seahawk free agents this offseason? Julian Council looks at offensive and defensive free agent targets departing Seattle this offseason. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For p...
Mailbag: How should the Carolina Panthers build around Bryce Young this offseason?
February 16, 2024 20:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBThe Carolina Panthers number one task this offseason is building a team around Bryce Young. Last year, the Panthers failed spectacularly in this endeavor by putting Young behind a leaky offensive line and surrounding him with the worst WR group in the NFL. Should the Panthers focus on building through the draft or free agency this offseason? The Panthers offensive line was seen as a strength heading into the 2023 season. The unit showed signs of struggles during the preseason then those con...
Why the Carolina Panthers should pay Derrick Brown this offseason?
February 15, 2024 08:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBCarolina Panthers DT Derrick Brown is coming off of a career year. In 2023, Brown set the mark for the most tackles by a defensive lineman in NFL history. That led Brown to earn his first Pro Bowl appearance. Now, Brown is set as a foundational piece for the Panthers rebuild under Dave Canales. Julian Council explains why the Panthers need to extend Brown to a new contract his offseason. The Panthers were aggressive in building the defensive line through free agency last offseason as the Pa...
Carolina Panthers LB Outlook | How much will it cost the Panthers to retain Frankie Luvu?
February 14, 2024 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBAmid a tumultuous 2-15 2023 season, Frankie Luvu emerged as one of the bright spots for the Carolina Panthers. Luvu posted career-high numbers in tackles and snaps last fall. Luvu now approaches free agency with a chance to get paid. How much will it take for the Panthers to retain Luvu? Can the team afford to let him test free agency? The Panthers linebacker room took a hit in Week 2 when Shaq Thompson went down for the season with a fractured leg. Thompson remains on the roster heading to...
The State of the Carolina Panthers Cornerback Room
February 13, 2024 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBThe Carolina Panthers are full steam ahead into the offseason as the countdown to free agency is on. The Panthers will have several decisions to make when it comes to its cornerback room. Carolina currently does not have a single corner signed past the 2024 season. One player who could see his contract extended past that point is Jaycee Horn. Horn, a former first-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, has struggled to stay healthy through his first three seasons as a Panthers. The Panthers have u...
Stay or Go: Which pending free agents should the Carolina Panthers retain?
February 12, 2024 08:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBNow that the Super Bowl is over and the 2023 NFL season has concluded all eyes are on the NFL offseason. For the Carolina Panthers, the offseason began in early January and has already seen the team name a new head coach (Dave Canales) and general manager (Dan Morgan). Now, the team's focus is on building its roster for the 2024 season. The Panthers have 21 unrestricted free agents, including Brian Burns, Frankie Luvu, and Jeremy Chinn. Julian Council discusses which of those free agents th...
Carolina Panthers officially retain defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero & Hire Brad Idzik as OC
February 09, 2024 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBOn Thursday afternoon, the Carolina Panthers announced the coordinator hires for Dave Canales. The biggest news to come out of the release is that defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero had been successfully retained by Canales. At his introductory press conference the week prior, Canales raved by Ejiro and stated that he was "a huge piece" of what he wanted to do moving forward. Julian Council reacts to the Canales' most important hire to date. The Panthers also announced that Brad Idzik and Tr...
How do the Carolina Panthers fix the lack of depth on the offensive line?
February 08, 2024 08:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBHeading into the 2023 season, the Carolina Panthers offensive line was viewed as a strength. The thought by then general manager Scott Fitterer was that he had invested enough in the offensive line over the previous two offseasons that there would be no issues placing a rookie quarterback in Bryce Young behind them. Well, Fitterer and this podcast host were wrong. While not all sacks can be credited to the offensive line, the Panthers allowed 65 sacks on the season, tied for second-most in ...
Is it time for the Carolina Panthers to draft a center?
February 07, 2024 08:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBHeading into the 2023 season, the Carolina Panthers offensive line was viewed as a strength. The thought by then general manager Scott Fitterer was that he had invested enough in the offensive line over the previous two offseasons that there would be no issues placing a rookie quarterback in Bryce Young behind them. Well, Fitterer and this podcast host were wrong. While not all sacks can be credited to the offensive line, the Panthers allowed 65 sacks on the season, tied for second-most in ...
How should the Carolina Panthers handle the contracts of Austin Corbett and Taylor Moton?
February 06, 2024 08:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBHeading into the 2023 season, the Carolina Panthers offensive line was viewed as a strength. The thought by then general manager Scott Fitterer was that he had invested enough in the offensive line over the previous two offseasons that there would be no issues placing a rookie quarterback in Bryce Young behind them. Well, Fitterer and this podcast host were wrong. While not all sacks can be credited to the offensive line, the Panthers allowed 65 sacks on the season, tied for second-most in ...
Three salary cap decisions Brandt Tillis needs to consider ahead of free agency for the Carolina Panthers
February 05, 2024 16:12 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBLast week, the Carolina Panthers announced Brandt Tillis as the team's executive vice president of football operations. Tillis comes over from Kansas City where he negotiated the record-setting deal for Patrick Mahomes. Now in Carolina, Tillis will be tasked with handling the team's salary cap and player contracts. Julian Council looks at three key salary cap decisions that Tillis needs to figure out before free agency opens in March. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors Fo...
Mailbag: Will the Carolina Panthers newly aligned power structure lead to a turnaround in 2024?
February 02, 2024 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBAlignment was the word of the day as the Carolina Panthers officially announced the hires of Dan Morgan and Dave Canales to the roles of President of Football Operations/General Manager and head coach, respectively. Morgan and Canales' relationship dates back to their time together in Seattle. Now, the two are tasked with restoring fear in the opponents hearts when they see the Panthers logo. Will this new marriage lead to prosperity for Carolina? Julian Council reacts to the new dawn in Ca...
Ejiro Evero misses out on the Seahawks job | Carolina Panthers hire Brandt Tillis to EVP role
February 01, 2024 08:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBThe future of Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero became clearer on Wednesday after the Seattle Seahawks announced the hire of Mike McDonald as their next head coach. Evero has interviewed for the openings in Carolina, Atlanta, and Seattle and missed out on each. But does he have an interest in staying in Carolina? Julian Council discusses what's next for the Panthers DC. The Carolina Panthers announced on Wednesday afternoon the long-expected appointment of Chiefs exec Bran...
Dave Canales continues to fill out Carolina Panthers staff + a look at Canales offensive numbers in Tampa
January 31, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBThe Carolina Panthers newly appointed duo of head coach Dave Canales and president of football operations/general manager Dan Morgan were spotted at the Senior Bowl on Tuesday afternoon as the two look to turn the Panthers around in 2024. Canales has begun doing that by building out his staff. Julian Council provides an update on which coaches appear to be headed to Carolina. While Canales has identified Brad Idzik as his offensive coordinator, the expectation is that Canales will call play...
SiriusXM NFL Radio Host Solomon Wilcots on the Carolina Panthers hiring Dave Canales & Bryce Young's future
January 30, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBThe Carolina Panthers are handing the reigns to former Buccaneers OC Dave Canales to turn things around in Carolina. Canales was handed a six-year contract in hopes that he'll be the long-term solution in Carolina. The biggest mission that Canales has is to develop former No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young into the franchise's answer at quarterback. Former NFL veteran and current SiriusXM NFL Radio host Solomon Wilcots joins Julian Council to discuss the Panthers rebuild and what the future hol...
Dave Canales parts ways with two coaches as new Carolina Panthers staff begins to take shape
January 30, 2024 00:35 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBOn Friday, new Carolina Panthers head coach parted ways with special teams coordinator Chris Tabor and offensive line coach James Campen. Both Tabor and Campen were retained by Frank Reich's staff at the behest of Panthers owner David Tepper. Julian Council discusses why their departures are a positive sign for Dave Canales as he hopes to rebuild the culture within the building. The Panthers have also begun requesting interviews for its coordinator positions as Canales is targeting former S...
EMERGENCY EPISODE | Carolina Panthers closing in on hiring Tampa Bay Buccaneers OC Dave Canales
January 25, 2024 21:56 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBAccording to several reports, the Carolina Panthers are closing in on hiring Tampa Bay Buccaneers OC Dave Canales to be the team's next head coach. Julian Council reacts to the news and how the Panthers came to this decision. For the second straight year, Panthers owner David Tepper passed over current Panthers DC Ejiro Evero for the head coaching role in favor of an offensive-minded HC. Evero has completed a second interview with the Atlanta Falcons for their head coaching opening and is s...
Is Mike Vrabel a good fit for the Carolina Panthers?
January 25, 2024 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBThe Carolina Panthers conducted two more in-person interviews on Wednesday, as Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris and Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales met with Panthers David Tepper and the rest of the hiring committee. Julian Council evaluates where the Panthers search is as Championship Weekend approaches. The Panthers will add a new name to the search on Thursday as former Titans head coach Mike Vrabel is set to meet in person with the team's brass. Julian Council is joined ...
Carolina Panthers continue front office restructure + Is Dave Canales the front runner for the HC job?
January 24, 2024 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBThe Carolina Panthers announced on Monday evening the promotion of assistant GM Dan Morgan to President of Football Operations/GM. The move was the first of the ongoing restructuring within the Panthers front office. On Tuesday, Samir Suleiman, the Panthers’ VP of Football Administration, departed the organization. What other changes should be expected? Julian Council discussed the front office changes. The Panthers have set up in-person interviews with Raheem Morris and Dave Canales but sa...
EMERGENCY EPISODE: Carolina Panthers name Dan Morgan President of Football Operations/General Manager
January 22, 2024 23:57 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBThe Carolina Panthers ended its search for a new general manager on Monday evening by hiring a familiar face. Dan Morgan, former Pro Bowl linebacker for franchise and most recently the organizations assistant GM was promoted to the role of President of Football Operations and General Manager. Julian Council reacts to the breaking news. Since Morgan was hired in May of 2021, the Panthers are 14-37. While it's not fair to place the blame on Morgan, there's an issue within the front office whe...
Carolina Panthers begin second interviews in head coach and general manager searches
January 22, 2024 08:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBThe Carolina Panthers have begun conducting and setting up interviews in search of a new head coach and general manager. The first coach to schedule a second interview is Cincinnati Bengals OC Brian Callahan. Last week, ESPN projected Callahan as the Panthers next head coach. Is Callahan now the front-runner for the job? The Panthers quietly held second interviews for its GM search last week. One of those interviews was with assistant GM Dan Morgan. Should Morgan be the Panthers next GM? O...
Mailbag: Who is the Carolina Panthers top head coaching option?
January 19, 2024 18:18 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBThe Carolina Panthers have or are set to interview nearly a dozen head coaching candidates as the second week of the franchise coaching search wraps up. Who among the coaches who have interviewed in Carolina are at the top of the list for owner David Tepper? Once the Panthers head coach and general manager are in place, Carolina has several lingering free-agent decisions to make. Chief among them is the contract situation for pending free agent linebacker Frankie Luvu. Can the Panthers affo...
Solving the Carolina Panthers Ickey Ekwonu "problem"
January 19, 2024 00:38 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBHeading into the 2023 season, the Carolina Panthers offensive line was viewed as a strength. The thought by then general manager Scott Fitterer was that he had invested enough in the offensive line over the previous two offseasons that there would be no issues placing a rookie quarterback in Bryce Young behind them. Well, Fitterer and this podcast host were wrong. While not all sacks can be credited to the offensive line, the Panthers allowed 65 sacks on the season, tied for second-most in ...
Carolina Panthers 2024 Offseason To-Do List
January 18, 2024 00:30 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBThe Carolina Panthers are coming off of the NFL's first 2-15 season. Which has prompted the organization to fire both head coach Frank Reich and general manager Scott Fitterer. There's a long list of things that Panthers owner David Tepper must get right this offseason to position his team for success in the coming years. Julian Council provides his offseason to-do list for the Panthers organization. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Jase Medical Empower yourself when you purchase a ...
Why the Carolina Panthers should hire a General Manager before a Head Coach
January 16, 2024 23:37 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBThe Carolina Panthers are on week two of the franchises search for a new head coach and general manager. Carolina has conducted and scheduled several head coaching interviews while things are a tad slower on the GM front. Julian Council explains why he'd like to see the Panthers establish its front office before hiring a coach. Plus, Julian provides an update on the Panthers GM and HC searches. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Jase Medical Empower yourself when you purchase a Jase ...
Carolina Panthers Head Coach and General Manager Search Updates w/ Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer
January 13, 2024 08:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBJulian Council is joined by Mike Kaye to discuss the Carolina Panthers ongoing search for a new head coach and general manager. Do any of the internal candidates have a good shot to earn the jobs? Will David Tepper hire a senior vice president of football operations to create a buffer between him and the football side of the organization? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Jase Medical Empower yourself when you purchase a Jase Case, providing you with a personal supply of 5 antibiotic...
Mailbag: Will any of the Carolina Panthers internal candidates earn the HC or GM jobs?
January 12, 2024 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBThe Carolina Panthers have begun conducting interviews for a new general manager. Among those expected to be interviewed is Panthers assistant GM and acting GM Dan Morgan along with fellow executive Samir Sulemain. Considering the Panthers failure under former GM Scott Fitterer, should any of the internal candidates receive serious consideration for the job? Panthers DC Ejiro Evero was a hot name last coaching cycle and figures to receive several head coaching interviews this time around. W...
Assessing the Carolina Panthers General Manager and Head Coaching Candidates
January 11, 2024 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBThe Carolina Panthers have begun their search for a new head coach and general manager. The organization has placed several requests to speak to the top GM and HC candidates in the NFL. Julian Council assesses the Panthers GM and HC candidates. There is a trio of internal candidates who are up for the two major roles in Carolina. Dan Morgan will interview for the GM job while Ejiro Evero and Chris Tabor will interview for the HC opening. Do any of them have an opportunity to earn the full-t...
How attractive is the Carolina Panthers GM job?
January 10, 2024 08:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MBFor the first time in more than two decades, the Carolina Panthers have both their head coach and general manager jobs vacant simultaneously. Following a 1-10 start to the 2023 season, the Panthers parted ways with head coach Frank Reich then on Black Monday the team moved on from GM Scott Fitterer. Now that the speculation is over and the Panthers GM job is available, how attractive of an opening is it? Julian Council looks at the positives and negatives of the Panthers GM job vacancy. Jul...
EMERGENCY EPISODE | Carolina Panthers fire general manager Scott Fitterer
January 08, 2024 15:56 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBThe Carolina Panthers announced on Monday morning that the organization would be moving on from general manager Scott Fitterer. During Fitterer's three-year run as the GM, the Panthers went 14-37, failing to make the playoffs in each of his three seasons. Julian Council looks at why David Tepper chose to move on from Scott Fitterer. For the first time in more than two decades, the Panthers will be simultaneously searching for a GM and a HC. Could the next Panthers general manager already be...
Carolina Panthers 2023 season mercifully comes to an end, finish a league-worst 2-15
January 07, 2024 22:08 - 37 minutes - 34 MBThe Carolina Panthers 2023 season came to an end on Sunday as the Panthers fell, 9-0, to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With the loss, the Panthers become the first team in NFL history to finish 2-15. Julian Council looks back on the miserable season and a final game that highlighted all the team's issues. The Carolina Panthers will now shift their focus to finding a new head coach, and possibly a new general manager, Julian discusses the latest intel from NFL insiders and whether Panthers owner...
NFL KICKOFF LIVE: STEELERS, JAGUARS, COLTS, PACKERS, SEAHAWKS AND MORE PUT PLAYOFF HOPES ON THE LINE
January 06, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBThe Pittsburgh Steelers, Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, Indianapolis Colts, Houston Texans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Green Bay Packers, Seattle Seahawks, New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Hawks all fight for their playoff lives. Some with bigger odds than others, it all gets figured out in week 18 of the NFL and we break it all down. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com...
Keys to Victory | New Year, New Carolina Panthers?
January 05, 2024 19:07 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBThe Carolina Panthers close out the 2023 regular season with a chance to decide who wins the NFC South. The Panthers will host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who with a win against Carolina would clinch the NFC South for the third year in a row. Were the Bucs to lose, then the winner Atlanta-New Orleans would earn the division title. A major storyline heading into Sunday will be the return of former Panthers QB Baker Mayfield. Can the Panthers prevent Mayfield from earning the sweetest revenge? ...
Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 18 Preview | One last chance to play spoiler
January 04, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBThe Carolina Panthers host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday in the final Sunday of the 2023 NFL regular season. The NFC South division title will be on the line Sunday and the Panthers will have a say in who earns a home playoff game. Former Panthers QB Baker Mayfield returns to Charlotte after asking for a release last season. Can the Panthers play spoiler to Mayfield and the Bucs playoff hopes? Julian Council and Locked On Bucs host James Yarcho discuss the top storyline, key matchups, ...
Mailbag: Jonathan Mingo to IR + evaluating the Carolina Panthers 2023 rookie draft class
January 03, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBThe Carolina Panthers placed rookie WR Jonathan Mingo on injured reserve on Monday afternoon, ending his debut campaign in Charlotte. Mingo finished with modest numbers, failing to score a touchdown while boasting one of the league's lowest catch percentages. Julian Council evaluates the Year 1 returns from Mingo and the rest of the Panthers rookie draft class sans Bryce Young. The Panthers appear to be committed to Young moving forward as owner David Tepper will shift his focus next week t...
David Tepper continues to embarrass himself and the Carolina Panthers organization
January 02, 2024 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBThe Carolina Panthers 2023 came to a fitting end as the team was shut out, 26-0, by the Jacksonville Jaguars on New Year's Eve. The scoreline represented the first time the Panthers had been held scoreless since 2002. Before the conclusion of the game, Panthers owner David Tepper was caught on video appearing to throw a drink at a fan. Julian Council discusses how Tepper's behavior is yet another example of the No. 1 problem the Panthers have to deal with entering 2024. Entering the final w...
Carolina Panthers shut out, 26-0, thanks to a dreadful offensive showing against the Jacksonville Jaguars
December 31, 2023 22:21 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBFor the first time since November of the 2002 season, the Carolina Panthers were shut out. The Jacksonville Jaguars held the Panthers scoreless, 26-0, in another dreadful offensive showing by the Panthers. The loss ensures that the Chicago Bears will own the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Julian Council discusses the Panthers failed 2023 season. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit...
BONUS EPISODE: NFL KICKOFF LIVE: COWBOYS/LIONS, DOLPHINS/RAVENS AND FULL WEEK 17 PREVIEW. JETS/BROWNS REACTION
December 30, 2023 13:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBReaction to Joe Flacco and the Cleveland Browns against the New York Jets. The Dallas Cowboys and the Detroit Lions face off in a battle for positioning. The Miami Dolphins and the Baltimore Ravens battle for the AFC one-seed. Plus, the NFC has a huge mess of teams that could still make the playoffs. Who gets in between the Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings? A full week 17 NFL preview. Sup...
Keys to Victory | Carolina Panthers head to Jacksonville to face a reeling Jaguars team
December 29, 2023 19:04 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBThe Carolina Panthers say goodbye to 2023 with a road trip to Jacksonville to face a Jaguars team that may be without Trevor Lawrence and has lost four straight games. Julian Council provides his three keys to the Panthers ringing in the new year with a victory. Several key Panthers are on the injury report heading into the weekend. Is Jaycee Horn set to miss his 13th game this season? Will the Panthers be down one of their starting tackles? Is Miles Sanders set to take on the role as the l...
Carolina Panthers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars Week 17 Preview | Bryce Young looks to follow-up his breakout performance
December 28, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBThe Carolina Panthers travel to Jacksonville on New Year's Eve to face a Jaguars team that has lost four straight games. The Panthers couldn't make it back-to-back wins as a controversial series of officiating calls played a role in the team's loss to Green Bay. Despite the loss, Bryce Young put together the best performance of his young career in the NFL. Can Young do it again at Jacksonville? Julian Council and Locked On Jaguars host Tony Wiggins discuss the key storylines, key matchups, ...
Mailbag: Was Bryce Young’s breakout performance a sign of what’s to come?
December 27, 2023 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBDespite the heartbreaking loss to the Green Bay Packers, Carolina Panthers rookie QB Bryce Young had his best performance to date. Young threw for a career-high 312 yards including two touchdowns as he powered the Panthers offense to tie the game late. Even in defeat, does Young's performance outweigh the result of the game? Several Panthers WRs, highlighted by DJ Chark, have made strides over the past few weeks. Are there players who have now played themselves into a role in 2024? Ben Joh...