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The Carolina Panthers are off to a 1-7 start and their rookie QB Bryce Young is coming off of his worst performance to date after throwing two pick-sixes in the loss to the Colts. Along with those struggles on Sunday, Young has taken a weekly beating as the offensive line has struggled to protect him. Is it time that the Panthers sit Young to protect him?Panthers owner David Tepper has made a series of mistakes since buying the team. Amidst the rough start to 2023, will Tepper be willing to publicly own up to his mistakes or are the Panthers doomed moving forward?The Panthers offense has failed to improve since Thomas Brown took over playcalling from Frank Reich. Is there a larger issue in Carolina other than the scheme?Julian Council answers these questions among other listener questions in this week's edition of the Weekly Wednesday Mailbag on Locked On Panthers.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetterHelpThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit Better

The Carolina Panthers have no time to dwell on their latest loss on Sunday as the team has a short turnaround with a trip to Chicago on Thursday Night Football. Julian Council puts a bow on the loss to the Colts by looking at the good, the bad, and the ugly from the Panthers latest setback.Panthers head coach Frank Reich all but confirmed on Monday afternoon that Pro Bowl edge rusher Brian Burns will miss the Thursday night contest in Chicago due to being in concussion protocol. How will the Panthers move forward without Burns and Justin Houston? Julian provides his takeaways from Reich's sitdown with the local media.The Panthers got some good news on the injury front as Marquis Haynes was designated to return from IR on Monday. What kind of impact can Haynes have on Carolina when he returns?Plus, the Panthers add to a depleted LB core.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetterHelpThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDON today to ge

For the Carolina Panthers it was 'Bryce Young and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day' as the rookie quarterback threw two pick-sixes that proved to be the difference in the teams, 27-13, loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Julian Council discusses why Young's day of struggles doesn't have to be anything more than a bad day at the office for the young QB.While Young was having the worst afternoon of his professional career, CJ Stroud, the QB the Panthers passed up in favor of Young, was setting an NFL record for passing yards by a rookie QB. Julian details why the context of Stroud's performance makes it difficult to chalk up Young's day as "just a bad day".Plus, a review of Julian's keys to victory as the Panthers defense once again had a solid outing without much help from the offensive unit.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetterHelpThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDON today to get 10% off your first month. DoorDashG

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The Carolina Panthers look to make it two in a row on Sunday as they host Frank Reich's former team, the Indianapolis Colts. Instead of a second straight week of Top 5 QBs from the 2023 NFL Draft matching up, the Panthers will face journeyman Gardner Minshew. Can Carolina force Minshew to beat them? Julian Council provides his three keys to victory for Carolina.After starting 0-6, the Panthers have entered into a stretch of winnable games following the bye. Julian lays out how the overall season outlook could change for the Panthers come December if they're able to capitalize on the upcoming schedule.Plus, a look at the injury report and update on Jaycee Horn.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DoorDashGet 50% off up to $10 value when you spend $15 or more on your FIRST order, when you download the DoorDash app and enter code LOCKED23. Subject to change. Terms apply.Jase MedicalGet $20 off these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com.PrizePicksGo to Pr

The 1-6 Carolina Panthers welcome the 3-5 Indianapolis Colts on Sunday afternoon at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers will be looking to make it two in a row after winning in walk-off fashion against the Houston Texans in Week 8. The matchup against the Colts will pit Panthers head coach Frank Reich against his former team. Reich admitted that while it's just another game he is "highly motivated" to come out on top in this Sunday's game.Julian Council and Locked On Colts host Zach Hicks discuss the top storylines, key matchups and players, and what it'll take for each team to come out on top in this Locked On NFL Crossover Thursday edition of Locked On Panthers.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DoorDashGet 50% off up to $10 value when you spend $15 or more on your FIRST order, when you download the DoorDash app and enter code LOCKED23. Subject to change. Terms apply.Jase MedicalGet $20 off these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com.PrizePicksGo

While the NFL world perceived the Carolina Panthers to be sellers at the NFL Trade Deadline Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer was in on no deals come 4 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon. The Panthers had several players like Jeremy Chinn and Shaq Thompson who could've been trade pieces but were unavailable due to injury. And for the third time, the Panthers decided to hold on to their most valuable trade asset, Brian Burns. Julian Council reacts to the Panthers standing pat at the deadline.Now that Brian Burn is to remain in Carolina for at least the rest of the 2023 season, will the Panthers finally meet his contract demands? Or are the negotiations destined to drag out through the 2024 offseason? Julian discusses how the Panthers have once again thrown out any leverage they had in talks with Burns.What's next for the Panthers? The franchise only holds six selections in the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft and there are still several players on the roster that could depart once the new league year begins. Julian assess

The Carolina Panthers notched their first win of the season just in time for the NFL Trade Deadline to arrive. All teams have until 4 p.m. EST on Tuesday afternoon to finalize trades. At 1-6, the Panthers are seen as clear sellers. However, that has been complicated by the injuries to players like Jeremy Chinn, who could have been available. The major piece the Panthers have to trade is Brian Burns, who the team reportedly isn't shopping. Julian Council discusses the Panthers options as the deadline approaches.The Carolina Panthers will not go 0-17 in 2023 thanks to a 15-13 win against the Houston Texans on Sunday. Julian looks at The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly from the win including Bryce Young's potential coming off age final drive.Plus, Panthers head coach Frank Reich details what he saw upon further review of the Panthers win against Houston.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DoorDashGet 50% off up to $10 value when you spend $15 or more on your FIRST order, when you download the DoorDash app and ente

At long last, the Carolina Panthers have their first win of the 2023 NFL season. The Panthers used a 15-play, 68-yard drive capped by a 23-yard Eddy Pineiro field goal to walk off with the 15-13 win against the Houston Texans on Sunday at home. In a game pitting Bryce Young against CJ Stroud, Young was the quarterback who engineered a fourth-quarter comeback to lead his team to victory. Julian Council reacts to Young coming of age and the Panthers finally ending their winless streak.The Panthers defense has been much-maligned thanks to a rash of injuries but had possibly its best performance of the season starting with Frankie Luvu. Julian discusses the Panthers defense stepping up against Houston.Panthers LT Ickey Ekwonu's sophomore slump hit a crescendo on Sunday as the allowed four of the Panthers six sacks on the day. Is it officially time to start worrying about Ekwonu's ability to protect Young's blindside?The Panthers notch a win out of the bye with several games ahead of a run of winnable games. Could

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The Carolina Panthers return from their Week 7 bye to face the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday. The game represents the start of a stretch where six of the Panthers next seven opponents have no better than a .500 record. Could this be the start of a Panthers midseason turnaround? Julian Council provides his three keys to victory for the Panthers vs. Houston.The Panthers injury report is once again active as Vonn Bell and Laviska Shenault are trending toward not playing on Sunday while Austin Corbett and Xavier Woods could be making their returns to the field. Brian Burns was added to the report on Thursday calling into question his status for Sunday's contest. Julian examines the latest injury news.Narratives will be at work as Bryce Young and CJ Stroud face off against each other for the first time as professionals. Julian goes inside the biggest storyline surrounding the Panthers-Texans matchup.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DoorDashGet 50% off up to $10 value when you spend $15 o

The 0-6 Carolina Panthers welcome the 3-3 Houston Texans following each team's Week 7 bye in a matchup that will feature the top three picks from the 2023 NFL Draft. Bryce Young and CJ Stroud will headline the matchup as the two rookie quarterbacks will forever be linked. While Will Anderson will try to wreak havoc on his former Alabama teammate in Young.Julian Council and Locked On Texans host Coty Davis discuss the top storylines, key players, and matchups, along with what needs to go right for each team to win on this Crossover Thursday edition of Locked On Panthers.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DoorDashGet 50% off up to $10 value when you spend $15 or more on your FIRST order, when you download the DoorDash app and enter code LOCKED23. Subject to change. Terms apply.Jase MedicalGet $20 off these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com.PrizePicksGo to PrizePicks.com/lockedonnfl and use code lockedonnfl for a first deposit match up to $100!Gamet

The 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. Could Taylor Moton be a surprise trade candidate for Carolina? Should the Panthers look into being buyers to sure up the issues at the line of scrimmage?Recently, the Panthers have struggled to find impact players in the middle-to-late rounds of the draft lately. Does that speak to a college scouting issue for the team?Julian Council answers these questions among other listener questions in this week's edition of the Weekly Wednesday Mailbag on Locked On Panthers.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DoorDashGet 50% off up to $

Right 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 referendum on Young and the entire Carolina Panthers organization.Panthers head coach Frank Reich addressed the media on Monday afternoon providing several injury updates and detailing how the team looks to bounce back following the bye week. Julian provides his takeaways from Reich's weekly availability.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DoorDashGet 50% off up to $10 value when you spend $15 or more on your FIRST order, when you download the DoorDash app and enter code LOCKED23. Subject to change. Terms apply.Jase Med

The 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!DoorDashGet 50% off up to $10 value when you spend $15 or more on your FIRST order, when you download the DoorDash app and enter code LOCKED23. Subject to change. Terms apply.Jase MedicalGet $20 off these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com.PrizePicksGo to PrizePicks.com/lockedonnfl and use code lockedonnfl for a first deposit match up to $100!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNFL for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed.eBay MotorsFor parts th

Reaction 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!DoorDashGet 50% off up to $10 value when you spend $15 or more on your FIRST order, when you download the DoorDash app and enter code LOCKED23. Subject to change. Terms apply.BetterHelpReaction to the Jacksonville Jaguars and the New Orleans Saints on Thursday Night Football. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDON today to get 10% off your first month. birddogsGo to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNFL or enter promo code LOCKEDONNFL for a water bottle with any order. You won’t want to take your birddogs off we promise you. Jase MedicalGet

The 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.ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported on Thursday afternoon that Panthers WR Terrace Marshall Jr. had been given permission by the team to seek a trade. Marshall was a second-round pick in 2021 and has seen his role diminish under the new coaching staff. Julian reacts to Marshall seeking an exit out of Carolina.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DoorDashGet 50% off up to $10 value when you spend $15 or more on your FIRST order, when you download the DoorDash app and enter code LOCKED23. Subject to change. Terms apply.Bet

On 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 Council discusses his future with the team.Chinn isn't the only key defensive player to miss time for the Panthers. Chinn joins Shaq Thompson, Jaycee Horn, Xavier Woods, Donte Jackson, and Vonn Bell among the list of starters to miss a game this season. Julian looks at the impact injuries have had on the team's overall defensive numbers.With the absence of Chinn, which younger players could step into an increased role? Julian dives into the secondary depth chart.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DoorDashGet 50% off up

Carolina 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 decision that was likely influenced by owner David Tepper, is he having buyer's remorse about accepting the Panthers head coaching job?The NFL trade deadline is approaching in two weeks' time. The Panthers sit at 0-6 and appear to be obvious sellers at the deadline. What moves will/could be made?One of the few bright spots on an injury-plagued defense is the play of CJ Henderson and Yetur Gross-Matos. Could those two have a future in Carolina past 2023?Julian Council answers these questions among others in this week's edition of

The 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 be taking over the play-calling duties following the team's bye. Brown will debut as the playcaller during the Week 8 home matchup against CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans. So why make this change now? How much influence did Panthers owner David Tepper have on the decision? Julian Council provides his reactions to the change.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DoorDashGet 50% off up to $10 value when you spend $15 or more on your FIRST order, when you download the DoorDash app and enter code LOCKED23. Subject to change. Te