
Panthers Playbook
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Carolina Panthers and Bryce Young must find consistency
<p>Dennis Cox &amp; Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers vs the Dallas Cowboys and the need for quarterback Bryce Young to eliminate turnovers, while head coach Dave Canales needs to stick with the running game.</p> <p>Panthers Playbook is sponsored by Wake Orthopedics.&nbsp;</p>

Rico Dowdle leads the Carolina Panthers comeback to beat the Miami Dolphins, 27-24
<p>Dennis Cox &amp; Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers beating the Miami Dolphins, 27-24, behind a big day by running back Rico Dowdle. Also, questions about Bryce Young after two more turnovers.</p> <p>Panthers Playbook is sponsored by Wake Orthopedics.&nbsp;</p>

Carolina Panthers have a long way to go to fix their franchise
<p>Dennis Cox &amp; Chris Lea discuss how the Carolina Panthers waiving former draft pick DJ Johnson, the lack of quality players from recent draft classes, and there's clearly a disconnect between head coach Dave Canales and defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero.</p> <p>Panthers Playbook is sponsored by Wake Orthopedics.&nbsp;</p>

Carolina Panthers face questions about Dave Canales & Bryce Young after 42-13 loss to New England
<p>Dennis Cox &amp; Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers losing badly to the New England Patriots, 42-13, and how there are major questions surrounding head coach Dave Canales and QB Bryce Young.&nbsp;</p> <p>Panthers Playbook is sponsored by Wake Orthopedics.&nbsp;</p>

Carolina Panthers, Bryce Young can't afford a setback against the New England Patriots
<p>Dennis Cox &amp; Chris Lea discuss how the Carolina Panthers and Bryce Young have a lot of room to grow as a team, including head coach Dave Canales getting the running game going with Chuba Hubbard and Rico Dowdle. Also, Chris &amp; Dennis discuss how the Panthers need Xavier Legette to be a consistent receiving threat opposite of Tetairoa McMillan.</p> <p>Panthers Playbook is presented by Wake Orthopedics</p>

REACTION: Carolina Panthers shutout the Atlanta Falcons, 30-0
<p>Dennis Cox &amp; Chris Lea discuss how the Carolina Panthers defense shuts out the Atlanta Falcons in a 30-0 win for their first win of the season, but also how Dave Canales and Bryce Young on offense still have a ways to go.</p> <p>Panthers Playbook is presented by Wake Orthopedics</p>

Carolina Panthers are in a must-win situation against the Atlanta Falcons
<p>Dennis Cox &amp; Chris Lea discuss how Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers must find their identity on offense against the Atlanta Falcons, but also how Dave Canales needs to push his team to have better starts.</p>

Carolina Panthers can't get out of their own way in 27-22 loss to Arizona Cardinals
<p>Dennis Cox &amp; Chris Lea discuss how Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers losing the Arizona Cardinals, 27-22, and how Panthers head coach Dave Canales can't get his team prepared for the start of games.&nbsp;</p>

Carolina Panthers, Bryce Young need a major bounce back in Week 2 at the Arizona Cardinals
<p>Dennis Cox and Chris Lea discuss how the Carolina Panthers need to show improvements from coaching to execution against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season, including how head coach Dave Canales and defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero need to show improvements.</p>

Carolina Panthers, Bryce Young look bad in 26-10 loss to Jacksonville Jaguars
<p>Dennis Cox and Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers losing to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season, including the struggles of Bryce Young at quarterback, and how Dave Canales was outcoached by Liam Coen.</p>

Carolina Panthers need defense to take major jump against Jacksonville Jaguars
<p>Dennis Cox and Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers going against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL Season, and how head coach Dave Canales will game plan QB Bryce Young and the offense with the changes at wide receiver. Plus, the need for the defense to elevate their play compared to last season.</p>

BREAKING: Carolina Panthers re-sign Hunter Renfrow and place Jalen Coker on IR
<p>Dennis Cox and Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers signing back WR Hunter Renfrow and placing WR Jalen Coker on IR with a quad injury, including what this means for game planning for head coach Dave Canales and QB Bryce Young.</p>

Carolina Panthers and Bryce Young need to prove they don't need Adam Thielen
<p>Dennis Cox and Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers trading Adam Thielen to the Minnesota Vikings, and the potential that GM Dan Morgan &amp; head coach Dave Canales could bring back WR Hunter Renfrow.</p>

BREAKING: Carolina Panthers trade Adam Thielen to the Minnesota Vikings
<p>Dennis Cox and Chris Lea discuss react to the news of the Carolina Panthers WR Adam Thielen to the Minnesota Vikings and if this impacts the team bringing back Hunter Renfrow, and how this will impact QB Bryce Young.</p>

Carolina Panthers release Hunter Renfrow; get down to initial 53-man roster
<p>Dennis Cox and Chris Lea discuss who the Carolina Panthers kept on their initial 53-man roster, and the release of Hunter Renfrow.</p>

Which Carolina Panthers made lasting impressions in preseason finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers
<p>Dennis Cox and Chris Lea discuss who the Carolina Panthers final game of the preseason against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and which players solidified a roster spot for head coach Dave Canales and GM Dan Morgan.</p>

Carolina Panthers initial 53 man roster projections; Adam Thielen to be traded?
<p>Dennis Cox and Chris Lea discuss who the Carolina Panthers will keep on their initial 53-man roster, and if veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen will get traded before week 1of the 2025 NFL season.</p>

Carolina Panthers have a lot of room to grow after preseason game vs Houston Texans
<p>Dennis Cox and Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers preseason loss to the Houston Texans, including much left to be desired from the offense and QB Bryce Young.</p>

Carolina Panthers must show progress in preseason game vs Houston Texans
<p>Dennis Cox and Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers upcoming preseason game against the Houston Texans, and what should be expected from the defense, and looking forward to seeing Xavier Legette &amp; Hunter Renfrow in action.</p>

Carolina Panthers show some flashes in preseason game vs Cleveland Browns
<p>Dennis Cox and Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers first preseason game against the Cleveland Browns, including the performances of Tetairoa McMillan, Bryce Young, Corey Thornton, and others.</p>

Carolina Panthers gain quality reps in join practice with Cleveland Browns
<p>Dennis Cox and Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers and their joint practice with the Cleveland Browns, and what players to keep an eye on during their preseason game at Bank of America Stadium against Cleveland.</p>

Carolina Panthers Fan Fest showed flashes
<p>Dennis Cox talks about Carolina Panthers Fan Fest, including how Jimmy Horn Jr., Rico Dowdle, and others showed flashes on offense for head coach Dave Canales.</p>

Carolina Panthers need to keep Hunter Renfrow; exclusive interview with Mike Jackson
<p>Dennis Cox &amp; Chris Lea discuss how Carolina Panthers WR Hunter Renfrow is earning himself a roster spot for head coach Dave Canales &amp; GM Dan Morgan during training camp. Also, an exclusive interview with Carolina Panthers CB Mike Jackson.</p>

Carolina Panthers start 2025 training camp:Tershawn Wharton exclusive interview
<p>Dennis Cox &amp; Chris Lea discuss their observations of Day 1 of Carolina Panthers training camp, including an exclusive interview with DL Tershawn Wharton, as well exclusive sound with WR Xavier Legette.</p>

Carolina Panthers start training camp with one major concern
<p>Dennis Cox &amp; Chris Lea discuss how the Carolina Panthers have yet to sign 2nd Round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft Nic Scourton to a rookie contract, as well as concerns in the secondary. Plus, how the offense should take another step this coming season under Dave Canales &amp; Bryce Young.</p>

Expectations for Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young this season
<p>Dennis Cox &amp; Chris Lea discuss realistic expectations for Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young for the 2025 NFL season.</p>

Carolina Panthers Early 53-man roster projections
<p>Dennis Cox &amp; Chris Lea give early projections for the Carolina Panthers 53-man roster as training camp approaches, including questions at wide receiver, defensive back, and tight end.</p>

Should the Carolina Panthers trade for Trey Hendrickson from the Cincinnati Bengals?
<p>Dennis Cox &amp; Chris Lea discuss Carolina Panthers being a potential landing spot for Cincinnati Bengals edge rusher Trey Hendrickson, and if going after Hendrickson would be a good move for GM Dan Morgan.</p>

Carolina Panthers still have position holes to address
<p>Dennis Cox &amp; Chris Lea discuss Carolina Panthers needs as training camp approaches for the 2025 NFL Season, including possibly signing safety Justin Simmons.</p>

Carolina Panthers minicamp observations, and Jalen Coker exclusive
<p>Dennis Cox &amp; Chris Lea discuss Carolina Panthers mandatory minicamp, observations &amp; highlights from Charlotte, NC, and how head coach Dave Canales &amp; RB Chuba Hubbard feel about the continuity from last season. Plus, an exclusive interview with WR Jalen Coker.</p>

Expectations for Carolina Panthers rookie WR Tetairoa McMillan
<p>Dennis Cox &amp; Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers draft process by GM Dan Morgan to select Tetairoa McMillan No. 8 in the 2025 NFL Draft as shown on the latest episode of Panthers Blueprint, and how it helps Bryce Young.</p>

Carolina Panthers need Xavier Legette & Tetairoa McMillan to complement each other
<p>Dennis Cox &amp; Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers needing wide receivers Xavier Legette, and 2025 1st round pick Tetairoa McMillan to work well together for head coach Dave Canales &amp; QB Bryce Young.</p>

Carolina Panthers rookies that can stand out in 2025
<p>Dennis Cox &amp; Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers rookies that can make an impact at Wide Receiver for head coach Dave Canales &amp; QB Bryce Young.</p>

Carolina Panthers announce 2025 NFL Schedule; Week 1 at Jacksonville Jaguars
<p>Dennis Cox &amp; Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers 2025 NFL Schedule reveal, and why Bryce Young and head coach Dave Canales must get off to a hot start.</p>

Carolina Panthers DC Ejiro Evero must fix the defense
<p>Dennis Cox &amp; Chris Lea discuss Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan adding several free agents and draft picks to help out defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, and how Evero needs to turn around a historically bad defense to help compliment QB Bryce Young.&nbsp;</p> <p>Carolina Panthers draft picks: 1st WR Tetairoa McMillan | 2nd Edge Nic Scourton | 3rd Edge Princely Umanmielen | 4th RB Trevor Etienne | 4th S Lathan Ransom | 5th DT Cam Jackson | 5th Rd. TE Mitchell Evans | 6th WR Jimmy Horn Jr.</p>

Make or Break year for Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young?
<p>Dennis Cox &amp; Chris Lea discuss Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan drafting Tetairoa McMillan with the influence of QB Bryce Young, and how everything is set for Bryce Young to be successful.</p> <p>Carolina Panthers draft picks: 1st WR Tetairoa McMillan | 2nd Edge Nic Scourton | 3rd Edge Princely Umanmielen | 4th RB Trevor Etienne | 4th S Lathan Ransom | 5th DT Cam Jackson | 5th Rd. TE Mitchell Evans | 6th WR Jimmy Horn Jr.</p>

Grading the Carolina Panthers 2025 NFL Draft, signing of Hunter Renfrow
<p>Dennis Cox &amp; Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers 2025 NFL Draft class, including how GM Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales have created competition on the roster.</p> <p>Carolina Panthers draft picks: 1st WR Tetairoa McMillan | 2nd Edge Nic Scourton | 3rd Edge Princely Umanmielen | 4th RB Trevor Etienne | 4th S Lathan Ransom | 5th DT Cam Jackson | 5th Rd. TE Mitchell Evans | 6th WR Jimmy Horn Jr.</p>

Carolina Panthers draft Nic Scourton & Princely Umanmielen
<p>Dennis Cox &amp; Chris Lea discuss Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan drafting Edge rushers Nic Scourton &amp; Princely Umanmielen on Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft.</p>

Carolina Panthers select Tetairoa McMillan - was it the wrong move?
<p>Dennis Cox &amp; Chris Lea react LIVE to the Carolina Panthers first round draft pick of Tetairoa McMillan over Jalon Walker in the 2025 NFL Draft.</p>

REACTION: Carolina Panthers select Tetairoa McMillan No. 8 in 2025 NFL Draft
<p>Dennis Cox &amp; Chris Lea react LIVE to the Carolina Panthers first round draft pick of Tetairoa McMillan over Jalon Walker in the 2025 NFL Draft.</p>

Carolina Panthers must build on their identity in the NFL Draft
<p>Dennis Cox &amp; Chris Lea discuss the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft and how the Carolina Panthers need to grow and build their team identity under GM Dan Morgan &amp; head coach Dave Canales through the NFL draft.</p>

Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan has to hit in the 2025 NFL Draft
<p>Dennis Cox &amp; Chris Lea discuss the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft, and if Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan can't afford to miss in the draft and needs to find impact players that can play right away.</p>

Potential trade scenarios for the Carolina Panthers on Day 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft
<p>Dennis Cox &amp; Chris Lea discuss the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft, and if Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan will be able to trade down in the 2025 NFL Draft.</p>

Carolina Panthers must add speed to their offense in 2025 NFL Draft
<p>Dennis Cox &amp; Chris Lea discuss the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft, and if Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan could add speed to the offense in different ways during the 2025 NFL Draft to help head coach Dave Canales and quarterback Bryce Young.</p>

Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan has flexibility for 2025 NFL Draft
<p>Dennis Cox &amp; Chris Lea discuss the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft, and if Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan could draft Penn State Tight End Tyler Warren win the No. 8 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.</p>

Ranking Carolina Panthers position groups ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft
<p>Dennis Cox &amp; Chris Lea discuss the strongest position groups for the Carolina Panthers, but also the weakest going into the 2025 NFL Draft for GM Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales. Also, should the Panthers take a flier on Alabama QB Jalen Milroe?</p>

Carolina Panthers sign Rico Dowdle; still have offensive needs
<p>Dennis Cox &amp; Chris Lea discuss Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales going heavy with signing defensive players on the first day of NFL Free Agency, but have added running back Rico Dowdle. Also, Chris &amp; Dennis emphasize the need for speed on offense. Signings including safety Tre'von Moehrig, DT Bobby Brown III, DT Treshawn Wharton, and DE Patrick Jones II. Panthers also re-signed CB Mike Jackson, while also signing CB Jaycee Horn to a massive contract extension.</p>

Carolina Panthers go big on defense on Day 1 of NFL Free Agency
<p>Dennis Cox &amp; Chris Lea discuss Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales going heavy with signing defensive players on the first day of NFL Free Agency. Signings including safety Tre'von Moehrig, DT Bobby Brown III, DT Treshawn Wharton, and DE Patrick Jones II. Panthers also re-signed CB Mike Jackson, while also signing CB Jaycee Horn to a massive contract extension.</p>

Carolina Panthers can't afford to draft a WR at No. 8 in the 2025 NFL Draft
<p>Dennis Cox &amp; Chris Lea discuss Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales needing to focus on defense at the 2025 NFL Draft with the No. 8 pick and that drafting WR Tetairoa McMillan is not a wise choice.</p>

Carolina Panthers are gearing up for 2025 NFL Draft
<p>Dennis Cox &amp; Chris Lea discuss Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales speaking at the 2025 NFL Combine, and what they must hit in the 2025 NFL Draft.</p>