Locked On Panthers - Daily Podcast On The Carolina Panthers
1,411 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 12 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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Wednesday Mailbag: What should the Carolina Panthers do at the 2023 NFL Trade Deadline?
October 25, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBThe Carolina Panthers finally received good news on Tuesday as starting RG Austin Corbett was activated off of the physically unable to perform list. But with that good news came bad news as the Panthers added three more players to injured reserve including Jeremy Chinn. Julian Council discusses the impact of Corbett's return and the continuing injury woes for the Panthers. The NFL Trade Deadline is six days away and the Panthers are perceived to be sellers as they currently sit at 0-6. Cou...
Will Sunday be used as a referendum on Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers organization?
October 24, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBRight or wrong, many opinions dating back to the 2023 NFL Draft will either be confirmed or dismissed following the Carolina Panthers meeting with the Houston Texans. After trading up to the No. 1 overall pick, the Panthers opted to draft Bryce Young over CJ Stroud. To begin their careers, Stroud has found success in Houston, off to a 3-3 start. While Young and Carolina have struggled out the gate heading into the weekend at 0-6. Julian Council explains why Sunday's matchup will be seen as a...
Carolina Panthers Trade Deadline Primer with Mike Kaye
October 23, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBThe Carolina Panthers exit the bye week with a new offensive playcaller but still plenty of questions to answer as they sit at 0-6. One of those questions is what to do as the NFL trade deadline approaches. Is it time part ways with Brian Burns? Julian Council is joined by Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer to discuss Thomas Brown's potential impact on the Panthers, trade deadline deals, and more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! DoorDash Get 50% off up to $10 value when you spend...
BONUS EPISODE: NFL KICKOFF LIVE: JAGS/SAINTS REACTION. DOLPHINS/EAGLES AND LIONS/RAVENS BATTLE. WEEK 7 PREVIEW
October 21, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBReaction to the Jacksonville Jaguars and the New Orleans Saints on Thursday Night Football. The Miami Dolphins and the Philadelphia Eagles square off in a battle of two top teams. The Detroit Lions and the Baltimore Ravens face off in a game with two first place teams. How will the Las Vegas Raiders and the Chicago Bears fare with backup QB’s? Plus, a full week 7 preview. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! DoorDash Get 50% off up to $10 value when you spend $15 or more on your FIRST o...
Resetting Expectations for the Carolina Panthers
October 20, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBThe Carolina Panthers will exit their Week 7 bye with a new offensive play-caller along with a hope to turn around what has been a lost season. Julian outlines what Panthers fans should expect to see from the team following the bye. The Panthers faced a first six weeks that saw them travel four times. Now, the Panthers enter a much more manageable final eleven weeks of the season. Julian looks at what final record would spell confidence in Frank Reich's staff's ability to build a winner in ...
Carolina Panthers lose another defensive starter, Jeremy Chinn expected to miss up to six weeks
October 19, 2023 07:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBOn Wednesday afternoon ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Carolina Panthers NB Jeremy Chinn is expected to miss up to six weeks with a significant quad injury. This marks the second year in a row that Chinn will likely miss a significant amount of time due to injury. Through the first six weeks of the season, Chinn has seen a reduced role in Ejiro Evero's defensive scheme after being moved from safety to nickel. Now with this injury, could this be the last year for Chinn in Carolina? Julian ...
Wednesday Mailbag: Will Thomas Brown ignite the Carolina Panthers offense?
October 18, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBCarolina Panthers offensive coordinator Thomas Brown met with the media on Tuesday afternoon. A day after being handed the playcalling duties Brown expressed his gratitude to head coach Frank Reich for going outside of his circle to hire him as OC and now give him this opportunity. Brown now becomes the third black play-caller in the NFL at the present time. Julian Council discusses what impact Brown will have on the Panthers offense. Now that Frank Reich is no longer calling plays, a decis...
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly | Frank Reich hands over play calling as Carolina Panthers head into the Bye Week at 0-6
October 17, 2023 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBThe short-handed Carolina Panthers defense was outclassed by the high-powered Miami Dolphins offense on Sunday afternoon in a 42-21 loss. But there were some positives from the Panthers offense that got off to a hot 14-0 start before flaming out for the final three quarters of action. Julian Council looks back at the good, the bad, and the ugly from the Carolina Panthers loss in South Florida. Panthers head coach Frank Reich announced on Monday that offensive coordinator Thomas Brown would ...
Carolina Panthers falter after strong first quarter, lose, 42-21, to the Miami Dolphins
October 15, 2023 21:52 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBDespite a 14-0 start, the Carolina Panthers were unable to hang on against the Miami Dolphins, losing, 42-21, to drop to 0-6 on the season. Julian Council recapped the Panthers latest loss as they head into the bye week. Now at 0-6, what needs to change during the bye in order for the Panthers to reverse course on a season that appears to be already lost? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! DoorDash Get 50% off up to $10 value when you spend $15 or more on your FIRST order, when you d...
BONUS EPISODE: NFL KICKOFF LIVE: CHIEFS/BRONCOS REACTION. TIME FOR BILL BELICHICK TO RETIRE? LIONS/BUCS PREVIEW
October 14, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBReaction from Thursday Night Football between Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos. The New England Patriots look like one of the worst teams in the NFL, is it time for Bill Belichick to retire? The Detroit Lions are looking to be a contender in the NFC, will the Baker Mayfield led Tampa Bay Buccaneers stop them? We get you ready for another full week of NFL action. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Jase Medical Get $20 off these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical by usi...
Keys to Victory | Can the Carolina Panthers shock the world and upset the Miami Dolphins?
October 13, 2023 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBThe Carolina Panthers face their toughest challenge of the season as they head to South Florida to play the Miami Dolphins. Following an 0-5 start, the Panthers enter the matchup as 13.5-point underdogs. But this is the NFL and on any given Sunday any team can win. Julian Council provides his three keys to victory as the Panthers look to shock the world. The injuries have piled up for the Panthers through the first five weeks of the season but there's hope after the bye week that several ke...
Carolina Panthers vs. Miami Dolphins Week 6 Preview | Can the Panthers slow down the high-powered Dolphins offense?
October 12, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBThe 0-5 Carolina Panthers head to South Florida to face off against the 4-1 Miami Dolphins on Sunday afternoon. Carolina will face a major challenge as the Dolphins are the best offense in the NFL through five weeks by a wide margin. Julian Council and Locked on Dolphins host Kyle Crabbs discuss the top storylines, key matchups, and keys to victory in this Week 6 matchup between interconference opponents. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Jase Medical Save more than $360 by getting ...
Wednesday Mailbag: Could Frank Reich be a one-and-done coach for the Carolina Panthers?
October 11, 2023 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBAt 0-5 is it time to start considering whether Frank Reich will be a one-and-done coach in Carolina? In theory, it made a lot of sense for Panthers owner David Tepper to hire an experienced NFL coaching staff after dealing with Matt Rhule's inexperience for two-plus years. But through five weeks the fruits of Reich's staff's labor have not resulted in any wins. How likely is it that Reich doesn't survive his first season in Carolina? Frank Reich mentioned on Monday that he has weekly meetin...
The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly | Should the Carolina Panthers in rebuild mode after an 0-5 start?
October 10, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBThe Carolina Panthers sit at 0-5 after a, 42-24, loss in Detroit against the Lions. Next up, Carolina heads to Miami to face off against a high-powered Dolphins offense and a likely 0-6 start heading into the bye week. Julian Council looked back at the good, the bad, and the ugly from the Panthers loss in the Motor City. Panthers head coach Frank Reich spoke to the media on Monday where he stated that he doesn't believe that the Panthers are rebuilding. But at 0-5 and dealing with a rash of...
Carolina Panthers doomed by three first half turnovers, throttled, 42-24 by the Detroit Lions
October 08, 2023 22:20 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBThe Carolina Panthers rough start to the season continued on Sunday in as the Panthers fell, 42-24, on the road against the Detroit Lions. Three first-half Panthers resulted in 21 points for the Lions, distancing the two by halftime. Julian Council reacts to a 0-5 start and yet another frustrating loss for the Panthers. The Panthers head to Miami next week where they'll likely be a double-digit underdog and head into the bye week at 0-6. At what point does Panthers owner David Tepper begin ...
BONUS EPISODE: NFL KICKOFF LIVE: Bears/Commanders reaction. Eagles v Rams preview. Can Cowboys hang with the 49ers?
October 07, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBReaction from Thursday Night Football between the Bears and Commanders. The Philadelphia Eagles and the Los Angeles Rams face off this week, can the Rams prove they are a top team? The Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers have a huge matchup on Sunday Night Football this week. Can Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals get on the right track against the Arizona Cardinals? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make your brain your f...
Keys to Victory | Carolina Panthers head to the Motor City to face the resurgent Detroit Lions
October 06, 2023 07:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBThe Carolina Panthers head to Motown to face the red-hot Detroit Lions on Sunday. The team two teams last faced in the preseason but the last regular season meeting involved an offensive explosion by the Steve Wilks-led Panthers. Could this week spell yet another offensive breakout for Carolina? Julian Council provides his three keys to victory. Panthers starting RG Austin Corbett was removed from the PUP list on Wednesday, starting the 21-day clock on his return to the active roster. Corbe...
Carolina Panthers vs. Detroit Lions Week 5 Preview | Can the Panthers steal a win in Detroit?
October 05, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBThe 0-4 Carolina Panthers head to the Motor City to face off against the 3-1 Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Sunday afternoon. Is this finally the week the Panthers find consistency on offense and hold onto a lead to come out victorious? Julian Council and Locked On Lions host Matt Dery discuss the top storylines, key matchups, and pathways to victory on this Locked On NFL Crossover Thursday edition of Locked On Panthers. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetterHelp This episode is s...
Weekly Wednesday Mailbag: Who’s to blame for the Carolina Panthers 0-4 start?
October 04, 2023 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBThe Carolina Panthers sit at 0-4 ahead of trips to face two 3-1 teams on the road in the Detroit Lions this Sunday, followed by the Miami Dolphins ahead of the team's Week 7 bye. So, what is wrong with the Panthers? Is the 0-4 start on Panthers head coach Frank Reich? Are the personnel failings of GM Scott Fitterer? Is it an overall organizational failure falling at the feet of the owner David Tepper? Or is it all of the above? Julian Council tries to make sense of the franchise's early sea...
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly | Carolina Panthers suddenly interested in improving at WR
October 03, 2023 07:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBFor the fourth straight week, the Carolina Panthers held a lead in a game. And for the fourth straight week, the Carolina Panthers failed to hold onto that lead as they fell to 0-4 on the season, losing to Minnesota, 21-13, at "home." Julian Council looks back at the good, the bad, and the ugly from the Panthers Week 4 defeat. Panthers head coach Frank Reich provided a message to a frustrated fan base on Monday along with several updates on the status of the team as they prepare to head to ...
Carolina Panthers shut out in the second half in, 21-13, loss to the Minnesota Vikings, fall to 0-4
October 02, 2023 00:36 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBThe Carolina Panthers held a 10-0 lead in the first half but were unable to maintain control as they were shut out in the second half by the Minnesota Vikings, losing, 21-13, on Sunday afternoon. Julian Council breaks down the Panthers winless start and the sequence that changed the game. Donte Jackson becomes the latest Panthers defensive starter to sustain an injury. How much of an impact will health have on the Panthers defense moving forward? Now at 0-4 with trips to Detroit and Miami ...
BONUS EPISODE: NFL KICKOFF LIVE: Lions/Packers Reaction. Dolphins/Bills Preview. What do we know after 3 weeks?
September 30, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBReaction to Lions and Packers on Thursday Night Football and then turn the page to look ahead to the big Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills matchup on Sunday. After 3 weeks, what teams can we trust? Will the Kansas City Chiefs put on an embarrassing performance against the New York Jets on Sunday Night? We go around the NFL and get the latest on all the games for week 4. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Harry's Get your best shave ever this summer with Harry’s razors and skin care p...
Keys to Victory | Carolina Panthers searching for their first win as the Minnesota Vikings visit
September 29, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBCarolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich said that the team is "urgent, not desperate" as they search for their first win of the 2023 season. The Panthers will be facing a team that is equally urgent to claim victory, as the 0-3 Minnesota Vikings visit Charlotte. Julian Council provides his three keys to victory for the Panthers on Sunday. After missing the Week 3 loss at Seattle due to an ankle injury, Bryce Young is set to start at QB vs. Minnesota. Julian discusses why this is obviously ...
Carolina Panthers vs. Minnesota Vikings Preview | Will Bryce Young’s return help to avoid an 0-3 start?
September 28, 2023 07:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBThe 0-3 Carolina Panthers host the also winless Minnesota Vikings on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium in Uptown Charlotte. Which of these two teams can avoid further disaster by notching their first win of the season? Will it be former Viking Adam Thielen getting revenge against his former team or will Minnesota begin their quest of a return trip to the playoffs by sinking Frank Reich's Panthers? Julian Council and Locked On Vikings host Luke Braun break down the key storyline, matchups, p...
Wednesday Mailbag: Is trading Brian Burns worth the Carolina Panthers owning a first-round pick in 2024?
September 27, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBThe Carolina Panthers have a dilemma. They're 0-3 to start the season and appear to be headed to the top of the 2024 NFL Draft. The only problem: The Carolina Panthers don't own their 2024 first-round pick. It belongs to Chicago Bears, thanks to the Panthers trading up to No. 1 to draft Bryce Young. But how big of an issue is not having a first-round pick? Especially when the Panthers have struggled to find consistent starters and depth pieces in the Day 2 and 3 of the draft. Julian Council ...
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly | Takeaways from the Carolina Panthers loss in Seattle
September 26, 2023 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBThe Carolina Panthers left the Pacific Northwest on Sunday evening with a, 37-27, loss, the team's third of the season. The Panthers now find themselves 0-3 as they prepare to welcome in the also winless Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Julian Council looks at the good, the bad, and the ugly from the Panthers loss in Seattle. Despite the rough start, Panthers head coach Frank Reich isn't throwing in the towel on the season, stating the team can get better in all areas and that they're not far a...
Carolina Panthers drop to 0-3 in, 37-27, loss to the Seattle Seahawks
September 25, 2023 02:27 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBDespite missing Bryce Young the Carolina Panthers finally found success through the air on Sunday as Andy Dalton filled in as the starting QB. But a rash of injuries and several ill-timed penalties doomed the Panthers in a, 37-27, loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Julian Council provides his thoughts on the Panthers 0-3 start, the latest injuries, and where the team goes from here. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Harry's Get your best shave ever this summer with Harry’s razors and skin...
BONUS EPISODE: NFL Kickoff Live | Giants v 49ers Reaction. Jets break Pats curse? Saints, Bucs, Falcons all 2-0.
September 23, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBThe New York Giants without Saquon Barkley faced the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday Night Football. The New York Jets haven’t beat the New England Patriots since 2015, can they break the curse without Aaron Rodgers? The New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons are all 2-0 in the NFC South, which teams are for real? What’s the deal with Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals? How good are the Miami Dolphins? Why aren’t the Denver Broncos and Sean Payton clicking yet? NFL ...
Keys to Victory | Carolina Panthers head Seattle looking to avoid an 0-3 start
September 22, 2023 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBThe Carolina Panthers will make the trip west to Seattle for the second year in a row. Last time in the Pacific Northwest, the Panthers claimed an important victory as they were mounting a late-season challenge for the NFC South division title. Now, the Panthers are hoping to avoid an 0-2 start and find some success on offense after two middling days. Julian Council provides his keys to victory for the Panthers vs. Seattle. Panthers QB Bryce Young missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday, ...
Carolina Panthers vs. Seattle Seahawks Week 2 Preview | Will the Panthers show offensive improvement?
September 21, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBThrough two weeks of the NFL season, the Carolina Panthers boast a league-worst scoring and passing offense as Frank Reich's offensive unit has failed to produce leading to an 0-2 start. This weekend, the Panthers head to the Pacific Northwest to face off against the 1-1 Seattle Seahawks, fresh off of a win on the road in overtime against the Detroit Lions. Panthers QB Bryce Young missed practice on Wednesday due to an ankle injury. Will Young be ready to go come Sunday? Will this finally b...
Wednesday Mailbag: Would Frank Reich giving up playcalling duties improve the Carolina Panthers offense?
September 20, 2023 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBThrough two weeks, the Carolina Panthers new-look offense has been anemic. Rookie QB Bryce Young has failed to establish a rhythm with his WRs and a running game that we effective in Week 1 was abandoned in the Week 2 loss against New Orleans. Thanks to these struggles, after only two weeks Panthers fans are calling for Panthers head coach Frank Reich to give up the playcalling duties and hand them over to offensive coordinator Thomas Brown. Following the game on Monday night, Reich respond...
Carolina Panthers offense struggles in, 20-17, loss to the New Orleans Saints
September 19, 2023 04:21 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBThe Carolina Panthers offense continued to go through growing pains under new head coach Frank Reich and with rookie QB Bryce Young under the center. The Panthers followed up an uninspiring offensive effort in Atlanta with a repeat performance they fell, 20-17, to the New Orleans Saints. Julian Council provides his thoughts on the state of the Panthers offense through two games. Heading into the 2023 season, the Panthers only returned 39% of the offensive production from a year ago, which r...
Keys to Victory | Carolina Panthers host the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football
September 18, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBFor the first time since 2018, Monday Night Football will take place in Uptown Charlotte at Bank of America Stadium. The 0-1 Carolina Panthers will play host to the 1-0 division rival New Orleans Saints as the team opens its home slate. Can Carolina avoid a 0-2 start overall and in the division? Julian Council provides his three keys to victory for Carolina. Panthers starting CB Jaycee Horn was placed on injured reserve on Friday afternoon due to a hamstring injury. Fortunately, according t...
BONUS EPISODE: NFL Kickoff Live: Vikings/Eagles | Bengals, Bills, Chiefs rebound | Jets' Aaron Rodgers replacement
September 16, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBReaction to the Thursday Night Football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Philadelphia Eagles. Who is the class of the NFC East between the Eagles and Dallas Cowboys? Will the Cincinnati Bengals rebound after their week one loss to the Cleveland Browns? What about the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs both looking for their first win. Is the play for the New York Jets to stick with Zach Wilson the best plan to replace Aaron Rodgers? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Jase ...
Carolina Panthers Injury Woes and Monday Night Football vs. New Orleans with Josh Klein
September 15, 2023 07:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBThe injury bug has reared its ugly head as the Carolina Panthers are dealing with several significant injuries. CB Jaycee Horn is expected to miss "an extended period of time" after suffering what Panthers head coach Frank Reich called "a serious hamstring injury." Horn isn't the only Panthers started who will be shelved for the foreseeable future. Starting LG Brady Christensen was placed on IR on Wednesday because of a bicep injury that will end his season. With Monday Night Football again...
Carolina Panthers vs. New Orleans Saints Week 2 Preview: Can the Panthers win their home opener on Monday Night Football?
September 14, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBThe Carolina Panthers return home to Bank of America Stadium to face the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football. Panthers QB Bryce Young will make his home debut under the lights in primetime, hoping to bounce back from a two-interception performance in the Week 1 loss at Atlanta. Julian Council and Locked on Saints host Ross Jackson discuss the biggest storylines, key matchups/players, and paths to victory in this NFC South matchup. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Jase Medica...
Weekly Wednesday Mailbag: How concerned should the Carolina Panthers be about its WR room?
September 13, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBThe state of the Carolina Panthers wide receiver core was a topic of discussion entering the 2023 NFL season. The Panthers opted to trade away top receiver DJ Moore to the Chicago Bears in order to obtain the No. 1 overall pick, which led them to Bryce Young. In an attempt to rebuild the wide receiver room, Carolina added veterans Adam Thielen, DJ Chark, and Damiere Byrd and drafted rookie Jonathan Mingo. Unfortunately, to this point, it's been a snakebitten group as Byrd was placed on IR d...
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Reevaluating the Carolina Panthers Week 1 Loss
September 12, 2023 07:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBThe Carolina Panthers left Atlanta licking their wounds following a, 24-10, Week 1 loss that saw Carolina turn the ball over three times leading to 17 Falcons points. While it wasn't an ideal start to the Frank Reich-Bryce Young era in Carolina, Reich did find some things to build off of. Julian Council reacts to Reich's Monday press conference. Julian also takes some time to look at the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly from the Panthers Week 1 loss at Atlanta. Plus, the Panthers roster is back...
Carolina Panthers plagued by turnovers in, 24-10, season opening loss to the Atlanta Falcons
September 10, 2023 22:01 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBNew season, same story. The Carolina Panthers opened up the 2023 NFL season with a 24-10 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, thanks in part to three turnovers that led to 17 Falcons points. Panthers rookie quarterback, Bryce Young, making his first career start, added to the turnover total, throwing two interceptions on the day. Julian Council breaks down the Panthers mistake-filled day along with Young's debut. In the past two seasons, the Panthers have dealt with injuries to their two starting c...
BONUS EPISODE: NFL Kickoff Live | Chiefs/Lions Reaction | Aaron Rodgers Jets Debut | Cowboys/Giants Preview
September 09, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBPatrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs kicked off the season against the Detroit Lions. Aaron Rodgers makes his New York Jets debut. The Dallas Cowboys and Dak Prescott try to prove their standing in the NFC East against Daniel Jones and the New York Giants. Derek Carr makes his New Orleans Saints debut. Sean Payton and Russell Wilson drama in Denver. Do we believe in the San Francisco 49ers? Who should be on week one upset alert? Are we handing the Arizona Cardinals the number one pick...
Carolina Panthers Keys to Victory | Week 1 at Atlanta | Can the Panthers overcome a banged up WR room?
September 08, 2023 07:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBThe Carolina Panthers are two days away from their season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. Heading into that matchup there are a lot of questions surrounding the health status of several key players, including wide receivers Adam Thielen and DJ Chark. If both are unable to play on Sunday, can the Panthers overcome their absence? Julian Council provides his three keys to victory for the Panthers on Sunday. Another players whose status remains in doubt on Sunday is Brian Burns. Burns is cu...
Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons Week 1 Preview: Will the Bryce Young era begin with a win?
September 07, 2023 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBThe Carolina Panthers will head down I-85 South for the first of two regular-season meetings against their NFC South division rival Atlanta Falcons. It's the dawn of a new era as Frank Reich begins his regime as the Panthers head coach in the same city where he started the franchise's first game as its quarterback. Starting for Reich under center will be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Bryce Young. Can Reich and Young kickstart this new era of Panthers football with a win over ...
Wednesday Mailbag: What role does the salary cap play in the Brian Burns contract negotiations?
September 06, 2023 17:34 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBThe Carolina Panthers and Brian Burns continue to work toward an extension as the clock ticks down to gameday on Sunday and the potential reality that Burns does that play. While the Panthers are among the league leaders in salary cap space, Burns isn't the only player in need of a new deal. Defensive starters Jeremy Chinn and Frankie Luvu are both slated to be free agents come March. Derrick Brown, who the Panthers exercised his fifth-year option this past May, would ideally be extended aro...
Brian Burns Staging a ‘Hold In’ as Week 1 Preparations Begin for the Carolina Panthers
September 05, 2023 22:37 - 31 minutes - 29 MBThe Carolina Panthers may be without its top player come Sunday when they travel to Atlanta to face the division rival Falcons. Two-time Pro Bowl outside linebacker Brian Burns is currently staging a "hold-in" as negotiations for an extension have stalled between Burns' camp and the organization. Burns began this tactic last Thursday as he wasn't present on the practice field but was in the building for meetings that day. Things came to a head on Monday, when Burns was absent for the team's ...
What are reasonable expectations for the Carolina Panthers in 2023?
September 04, 2023 18:36 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBWeek 1 of the 2023 NFL season is here for the Carolina Panthers. Frank Reich and Bryce Young will make their debuts on Sunday afternoon as the Panthers travel to Atlanta to face the rival Falcons. There's been a lot of change this offseason and with that a lot of excitement from the fan base. Julian Council provides his thoughts on what reasonable expectations should be for the Carolina Panthers heading into 2023. Panthers Pro Bowl outside linebacker Brian Burns was absent from the team's w...
Friday Mailbag; Is Matt Corral the latest example of draft misses by Carolina Panthers GM Scott Fitterer?
September 01, 2023 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBCarolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer addressed the media on Thursday morning providing his insights into the organizations decision-making as the team's current roster sits at 52 players. Fitterer explained why the team moved on from 2022 draft pick Matt Corral as well as offered up his thoughts on the overall roster construction with Frank Reich as the head coach. Julian Council gives his takeaways from what Fitterer had to say on Thursday. The latest roster changes led to seve...
Derek Carr stands alone in NFC South. Who is the best QB in every NFL division? ULTIMATE NFL PREVIEW
August 31, 2023 19:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBDid Derek Carr save the NFC South from quarterback purgatory? Is it Matthew Stafford’s division, or do Geno Smith and Brock Purdy make waves in the NFC West this season? Does no one respect Dak Prescott in the NFC East? Does anyone challenge Joe Burrow in the AFC North? Who is the best QB in each NFL division? Locked On’s Ultimate NFL Preview, episode 1 breaks down which QB takes the top spot with all 32 NFL hosts across the Locked On Podcast Network. In the next episode, our hosts break dow...
Carolina Panthers Claim Three Players Off Waivers, Waive Matt Corral
August 30, 2023 21:09 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBThe Carolina Panthers were successful in their attempt to add players to the roster following Tuesday afternoon's cutdown. Carolina added three players from the waiver wire, claiming former Saints tackle Calvin Throckmorton, former Jets linebacker Claudin Cherelus, and former 49ers cornerback D'Shawn Jamison. To clear the three roster spots, the team waived quarterback Matt Corral, wide receiver Derek Wright, and linebacker Chandler Wooten. Julian Council discusses what each of the new add...
Carolina Panthers Initial 53-Man Roster Takeaways
August 29, 2023 22:49 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBThe Carolina Panthers announced their initial 53-man roster on Tuesday afternoon. Julian Council goes through the team's transactions throughout the day and provides his takeaways. Now that the roster is set for the moment, what moves may the Panthers make when the waiver wire opens on Wednesday? How different will the Panthers roster look by Monday? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNFL for $20 off your fir...
Carolina Panthers Final 53-Man Roster Projection
August 28, 2023 20:29 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBThe Carolina Panthers along with the other 31 NFL franchises will need to cut their roster down to 53 men come 4 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon. Will Carolina keep three quarterbacks? How will wide receiver injuries impact the numbers? Which offensive linemen have positioned themselves to be backups? Julian Council provides his final 53-man roster projection. Once the roster decisions are made the roster isn't final. Julian looks at other moves that could be made once the post-roster cutdown wai...