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The Carolina Panthers enter the 2023 season with a rebuilt wide receiving core. Gone is DJ Moore. Gone is Robbie Anderson. Veterans Adam Thielen, DJ Chark, and Damiere Byrd join a group of returnees in Terrace Marshall Jr., Laviska Shenault, and Shi Smith. The team also utilized the draft to help rebuild the position, drafting Ole Miss receiver Jonathan Mingo in the second round.The top name of the group is Thielen, a former All-Pro and multi-time Pro Bowler. Thielen is coming off of a 700+ yard receiving season but entering the season at 33 years old. How much more does Thielen have to offer? Can he provide more than veteran leadership to the group?The rest of the group is made up of players that have shown promise but battled through injury or have failed to produce at a consistent level. Considering that and the Panthers starting a rookie quarterback in Bryce Young, do the Panthers have enough receiving talent to aid Young during his rookie season?What roles will each receiver play in head coach Frank Reic

Over the past three seasons, the Carolina Panthers tight end position group has ranked amongst the worst in the NFL. But could that all be coming to an end now that Frank Reich is the head coach? The Panthers signed veteran pass-catching tight end Hayden Hurst this offseason to help fix the issue. Can Hurst remain healthy for a full season and restore the tradition of successful tight ends in the passing game?Third-year tight end Tommy Tremble was vocal a few weeks back about the previous staff's lack of attention to the tight end group in the passing game. Reich's offenses have traditionally utilized multiple tight ends. Could this be the year for Tremble to break out as a secondary option in the passing game?Ian Thomas showed promise his rookie year but hasn't been much of a factor the past four seasons, three of which were under Matt Rhule. Is Thomas' lack of production a product or poor development? Is this the year Thomas finally lives up to the talent?Is there room for a fourth tight end? Stephen Sulliv

Possibly the least talked about group on the Carolina Panthers roster this offseason has been the running back room. The Panthers made a big free agency move by signing former Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders, fresh off his first career 1,000-yard rushing season and a Super Bowl appearance. Julian Council continues his roster evaluation series by taking a close look at the Panthers backs heading into 2023.Can Miles Sanders repeat the performance that he had a year ago? Will he be called upon to be the bell cow back for Carolina?What role will third-year back Chuba Hubbard play in 2023? Hubbard served as the backup for the past two season, getting an opportunity to lead the way in 2021 when Christian McCaffrey went down with injury. But last year took a backseat to D'Onta Foreman following the teams trade of McCaffrey. How will the new staff utilize him?Raheem Blackshear became a core special teamer for the Panthers in 2022. While he's expected to play a similar role under special teams coordinat

Julian Council begins in 2023 Carolina Panthers position breakdowns by evaluating the QB position. Julian discusses the biggest storyline surrounding the group, the biggest question that needs to be answered, along with an overall outlook on the position.There's no biggest storyline than the Panthers trading up to draft Bryce Young number one overall in the 2023 draft. How will Young be able to handle the weight of expectations?The Panthers effectively ended the QB merry-go-round by drafting Young. Now, can he lead them to the playoffs as a rookie starter?What does the future hold for Matt Corral now that Young is in Carolina and Andy Dalton is the clear-cut backup to Young?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/lockedonnfl and they’ll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in

The Carolina Panthers are off for the summer until they begin Training Camp on August 26th at Wofford. In the meantime, the Panthers brass will take some time to evaluate the roster and discuss whether any improvements need to be made. There's been a lot of discussion about who will start at outside linebacker opposite of Brian Burns but is the depth at cornerback a bigger concern considering the injuries that Jaycee Horn and Donte Jackson have sustained the past two seasons?Julian Council answers this question among other listener questions in the week's edition of the Weekly Friday Mailbag.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/lockedonnfl and they’ll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non

The Carolina Panthers concluded their offseason program on Wednesday afternoon as mandatory minicamp wrapped up. Head coach Frank Reich said that the team checked all the boxes that they were hoping to fill once the offseason began. Julian Council provides his takeaways from the Panthers on-field work this past offseason.Plus, an update on Brian Burns contract negotiations and the injury status of a few Panthers heading into the summer break.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/lockedonnfl and they’ll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit Fa

The Carolina Panthers will take part in mandatory minicamp Tuesday-Thursday in Uptown Charlotte. The news of the week will be how Bryce Young performs after being elevated to the first team late last week. Julian Council previewed the upcoming week for Young and what else fans should be monitoring from minicamp.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/lockedonnfl and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONNFL, they’ll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342

The Carolina Panthers announced on Thursday morning that third-year cornerback Jaycee Horn would miss the rest of OTAs and minicamp with an injury to his left ankle and foot but is expected to be fully recovered in time for the start of training camp.Horn's injury is the latest of a string of setbacks that he's suffered since being drafted by Carolina in 2021. Horn missed the final 14 games of the 2021 season following a broken foot then missed time in 2022 dealing with a rid injury and a broken wrist that kept him out for the final two weeks.The injury history has now called into question Horn's durability, which he downplayed in a recent interview. How concerned should the Panthers be about Horn's pattern of injuries? Julian Council answers this question among other listener questions in the week's edition of the Weekly Friday Mailbag.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/lockedonnfl and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONNFL, they’ll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tum

After a busy offseason for the Carolina Panthers there's seemingly only one more thing to do: sign Pro Bowl EDGE rusher Brian Burns to a long-term contract. Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer has had multiple opportunities to trade Burns and declined. He also stated that "Burns will be here" when discussing the upcoming negotiations. Julian Council examines when fans should anticipate a deal to get done between the two sides.Burns isn't the only Panther without a multiyear contract. First-overall pick Bryce Young and second-round selection Jonathan Mingo have yet to come to terms on their rookie deals. Julian looks at the history of when first-round QBs signed to provide insight into when Young may come to an agreement.Plus, Tommy Tremble shared some interesting thoughts with Charlotte Observer on Tuesday. Julian takes a look at Trembel's role heading into 2023.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/lockedonnfl and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONNFL, they’ll throw in a free

Leonard Floyd will not be a Carolina Panther. The free agent EDGE rusher signed with the Buffalo Bills on Monday, ending the speculation that Carolina could be his next stop. The Panthers void at OLB opposite Brian Burns continues as the team enters its final week of OTAs. Julian Council reacts to the Panthers potentially "missing out" on Floyd and evaluates the remaining free-agent options.Is OLB the final piece the Panthers defense needs in order to be one of the NFL's elite units?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NE

There's a new coaching staff in Carolina but there are plenty of returning players on the Carolina Panthers roster that were brought in by the previous coaching staff. Meaning, their roles could diminish or increase under new head coach Frank Reich. Of those players drafted by Matt Rhule, which of them should step into key roles under Reich, and which are in danger of being cut from the roster come August?Julian Council answers this question among other listener questions in this week's edition of the Weekly Friday Mailbag.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expi

The Carolina Panthers enter June looking to finish installing the new schemes that will run under new head coach Frank Reich. According to Reich, the team is about halfway through installing the offense despite the absences of Hayden Hurst and DJ Chark. Reich provided an update on their status along with other details from Week 2 of OTAs.Heading into the offseason, Shaq Thompson was one of the prime candidates to be a salary cap casualty. Instead, Thompson and the Panthers agreed to a reworked deal to keep the captain in Carolina for the next two seasons. Julian Council details the terms of his agreement and why it was important for Thompson to remain in Carolina.Plus, Julian's thoughts on Hayden Hurst and Brady Christensen providing updates on their rehab and the progression of the Panthers offense.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.FanDuelMake Every

Several NFL teams will be looking to clear cap space on June 1. Meaning that teams across the league could benefit from the sudden availability of top-tier players signing on for a reduced salary. Julian Council examines which potential post-June 1 cuts the Panthers could pursue.The list of Gregg Rosenthal's Top 100 available free agents still lists a few players that could help the Panthers in 2023. Julian looks at which of those players the Panthers should kick the tires on.Plus, the return game is one of the question marks heading into the season for Carolina. Julian evaluates the options the Panthers currently have on the roster along with whether they should look outside of the building for an answer.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRE

Following the trade of top receiver DJ Moore, the Carolina Panthers have rebuilt their wide receiver room throughout the offseason adding veteran slot Adam Thielen, former Pro Bowler DJ Chark, along with drafting rookie Jonathan Mingo out of Ole Miss. Despite the new additions, the Panthers still lack a true No. 1 receiving threat.Enter DeAndre Hopkins. The All-Pro receiver officially became available Tuesday afternoon after being cut by the Arizona Cardinals. Julian Council breaks down why Hopkins is a free agent, his potential fit in Carolina, and whether it makes sense for Hopkins and Carolina to come to make a deal.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in sele

The Carolina Panthers felt so strongly about Bryce Young that they were willing to give up a future first and second-round pick, including No. 1 wide receiver DJ Moore in order to trade up to the top pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Panthers owner David Tepper confirmed their great belief in Young when he said on draft night that among the available quarterbacks in the draft Young gave the franchise the best probability to win multiple Super Bowl championships.No rookie quarterback has ever won a Super Bowl, so the expectations probably shouldn't be attached to Young this year. But what are realistic expectations for Young? Julian Council answers this among other listener questions in this week's edition of the Weekly Friday Mailbag.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to O

The Carolina Panthers are working through installing a new defensive scheme as defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero implements a 3-4 base defense. The Panthers have added several players that fit what Evero wants to do while asking numerous returning to players to transition into new roles.On Wednesday, defensive line coach Todd Wash, inside linebackers coach Pete Hansen, and outside linebackers coach Tem Lukabu all meet with the media to discuss what people should expect their respective units to look like in 2023. Julian Council provided his takeaways from the new scheme change in Carolina.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager onl

Who are some of the players that could have a breakout season for the Carolina Panthers in 2023? Julian Council breaks down which third-year, second-year, and veteran players can burst onto the scene for the Panthers during Frank Reich's debut season.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800

The Carolina Panthers started the third phase of the offseason program on Monday. Head coach Frank Reich along with quarterbacks Bryce Young, Andy Dalton, and Matt Corral all met with the media to discuss the team's start to OTAs. Julian Council discusses what five storylines he's watching play out over the next few weeks.After the Panthers traded up to No. 1 and then signed Andy Dalton, many questioned what the future would be for Corral in Carolina. A draft night Instagram post only added to questions about his standing within the organization. Well, according to Reich, the Panthers remain invested in Corral. They demonstrated this on Friday when they cut fourth-string quarterback Jacob Eason in order to give Corral more reps. Julian examines the Panthers development plan for Corral.Plus, the NFL owners have passed several rule changes. Julian talks about how they impact the Panthers heading into the 2023 season.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a can

After three tumultuous seasons under Matt Rhule, the Carolina Panthers have worked to clean up the image of the franchise and turn things around. Frank Reich has replaced Rhule as the head man in Carolina. He's also brought to Carolina a world-class staff. That staff and the front office identified several key free agents and then traded up to No. 1 to select Bryce Young as their quarterback of the future. Are the Carolina Panthers once again a serious franchise? Julian Council sat down with Vashti Hurt to look back on the offseason progress made in Carolina and to look ahead to the next few weeks as OTAs begin on Tuesday in Charlotte.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in s

The Carolina Panthers roster is about set as the team enters the third phase of OTAs next week. Which players are currently on the roster bubble as the team continues to evaluate the talent prior to training camp later this summer? Julian Council answers this among other questions in this week's edition of the Weekly Friday Mailbag.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to