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The Carolina Panthers did their due diligence in identifying a long-term answer at QB by meeting with former Raiders QB Derek Carr along with the top QB prospects in the NFL Draft last week at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. But is there another option worth considering?The Baltimore Ravens and former MVP QB Lamar Jackson have yet to come to an agreement on a long-term deal nor have the Ravens placed the franchise tag on Jackson. Should the Panthers wait on the situation with Jackson to play out before moving forward in their QB search? Julian Council shares what he thinks the best move is for the Panthers.Florida's Anthony Richardson wowed the NFL world last week in Indy. Should he now vault to the top of the Panthers QB board?Plus, an update on Derek Carr and Julian shares his ideal timeline for the Panthers to make a move up in the draft for a QB.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 “LOCKEDON1

The Carolina Panthers will get a long hard look at the top of the 2023 NFL Draft QB class this weekend in Indianapolis before the NFL Scouting Combine wraps up. Which of these prospects is the most intriguing potential addition to Carolina? Julian Council answers that question among others 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 NEX

The Carolina Panthers brass along with the rest of the NFL world has descended upon Indianapolis once again for the NFL Scouting Combine. The Panthers will spend the week trying to identify the future of their franchise, primarily at the quarterback position. Panthers GM Scott Fitterer took to the podium on Wednesday afternoon to lay out the Panthers vision and philosophy for finding a long-term answer. Julian Council reacted to Fitterer's thoughts and why he thinks the Panthers are finally heading in the right direction this offseason.Plus, Julian discusses the free agency priorities and needs outlined by Fitterer.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. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get startedFANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in sel

The Carolina Panthers will meet with former Las Vegas Raiders QB Derek Carr this week at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Carr is set to meet with Carolina along with New York and New Orleans as he looks to find a new home before the start of the new league year in two weeks. Julian Council explains why it's the smart and prudent thing for Carolina to meet with Carr before shifting its focus to the 2023 draft class.Top QB prospects Will Levis, Bryce Young, CJ Stroud, and Anthony Richardson will all be in attendance at the combine this week in Indy. Julian discusses why meeting with each of the prospects is the most important aspect of this week.Over the weekend, the Panthers restructured Austin Corbett's contract to free up cap space for the 2023 season. Julian looks at the cap implications and what moves GM Scott Fitterer may look to make next.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,” an

The Carolina Panthers and the rest of the NFL will head into free agency next month, which means that a multitude of teams are working diligently to either get under the salary cap or figure out their plan to re-sign pending free agents. Julian Council took a look at some of the top pending free agents in Carolina along with players that could be salary cap casualties in a few weeks. Who should stay? Who should go?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.Ultimate Football GMTo download the game just visit Ultimate-GM.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get startedFANDUEL DISCLAIMER:

The Carolina Panthers coaching staff is nearly complete as they begin to start meeting as a staff and move toward player and roster evaluations. The Panthers staff are likely going to notice the lack of proven experience at wide receiver outside of DJ Moore. Could the Panthers, with their Los Angeles Rams ties, target Robert Woods, who was cut by Tennessee on Wednesday?Julian Council answers this question among others in this week's edition of the Weekly Friday Mailbag on Locked On Panthers.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.Ultimate Football GMTo download the game just visit Ultimate-GM.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – wi

New Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero met with the Charlotte media for the first time on Wednesday where he provided his defensive influences, principles, identity, and overall thoughts on the opportunity ahead in Carolina. Julian Council provided his takeaways from Evero's remarks.In his lone season as a coordinator, Evero led the Denver Broncos defense to top-10 results in several major defensive statistical categories. Evero now oversees a unit highlighted by Brian Burns, Derrick Brown, Jeremy Chinn, and Jaycee Horn. What should the early expectations for Evero's defense be? Julian answers.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.Ultimate Football GMTo download the game just visit Ultimate-GM.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game st

Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich took the dais on Tuesday morning to discuss the strengths, experience, and balance of the coaching staff that he's assembling in Carolina. Reich broke down what he was looking for in each staff member and detailed how the Panthers staff will move forward from here, including his plans to call plays on offense. Julian Council provided his takeaways including a simple breakdown of the NFL given by Reich that shows why Matt Rhule failed in the NFL.Plus, Jim Caldwell will be in a senior assistant role in Carolina. Julian highlights Caldwell's reasoning behind taking a position in Carolina and why he believes that Caldwell joining the Panthers is a home run for Reich.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.Ultimate Football GMTo download the game just visit Ultimate-GM.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners ge

The Carolina Panthers have become somewhat of a pipeline for former Los Angeles Rams players and staffers. Last year, Austin Corbett and Johnny Hekker joined the Panthers from LA. Now, Frank Reich has added three former Rams staffers to his ensemble, defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, offensive coordinator Thomas Brown, and cornerbacks coach Jonathan Cooley.Former Panthers beat reporter, Jourdan Rodrigue, now covers the Rams for The Athletic and joined Julian Council to discuss the schemes, coaching styles, and personalities the trios are bringing to 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.Ultimate Football GMTo download the game just visit Ultimate-GM.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Place your first 

The Carolina Panthers impressive staff build under Frank Reich continued on Friday as it was announced that Los Angeles Rams tight ends coach and assistant head coach Thomas Brown would be joining the organization as its offensive coordinator. Brown's addition now gives Reich's offensive staff a diverse set of experienced NFL coaches and past players.While the Panthers have built a staff that will attract the attention of the rest of the NFL, are they in danger of losing staffers after the 2023 season if the team finds success? Julian Council explains why this is a good problem to have and why Reich needs to begin identifying and developing potential future replacements.Plus, the Panthers kept adding more and more experience to their coaching staff over the weekend. Julian goes over the additional staff hires from the weekend.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 ne

Frank Reich's staff additions have begun to turn heads around the NFL. Is it possible that the Panthers will end up with the best staff in the NFL once the hiring cycle concludes? 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!BetterHelpThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at Betterhelp.com/LockedOn and get on your way to being your best self.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.Ultimate Football GMTo download the game just visit Ultimate-GM.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today

Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer joined Julian Council to discuss the top-notch staff Frank Reich is building in Carolina along with who are the top priorities for the Carolina Panthers as free agency begins next month. Plus, Mike and Julian discuss some of the top QB prospects and when Carolina might attempt to trade up to procure one of them as their hopeful franchise savior.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetterHelpThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at Betterhelp.com/LockedOn and get on your way to being your best self.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.Ultimate Football GMTo download the game just visit Ultimate-GM.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUN

New Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich continues to build a strong staff in Carolina, adding former Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell to the staff as a senior assistant. The Panthers have now added three candidates for their head coaching job Reich, Caldwell, and defensive coordinator Jim Caldwell to what's quickly becoming one of the best staffs in the NFL.With the addition of Caldwell, is Jim Bob Cooter, Caldwell's OC in Detroit for three seasons, now the favorite for that position?The Philadelphia Eagles lost both coordinators Jonathan Gannon and Shane Steichen to head coaching jobs in Arizona and Indianapolis, respectively. It's been long rumored that Reich has an interest in Eagles QB coach Brian Johnson and Eagles passing game coordinator Kevin Patullo. Will Reich be able to convince either of them to come to Carolina as opposed to staying in Philadelphia or following Steichen or Johnson to their new stops?The 33rd Team released a mock draft suggesting that the Panthers

Julian Council provides his takeaways from Super Bowl 57 from the excellent play of Jalen Hurts to the "controversy" surrounding NFL officiating to why he thinks the Philadelphia Eagles are a perfect example of a tangible two-year plan that the Carolina Panthers can put into place to quickly become Super Bowl contenders under Frank Reich.FanDuel Super Bowl odds are out. The Panthers are currently +5500 odds to hoist the Lombardi Trophy in 2024. Julian explains why those odds provide a positive outlook for the Panthers upcoming 2023 season.Plus, the Panthers search for an OC continues and it seems unlikely that Reich's top option will be coming to Carolina. Where does the team go next? Is there cause for concern?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetterHelpThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at Betterhelp.com/LockedOn and get on your way to being your best self.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDO

The Carolina Panthers continued the theme of reunions on Friday evening when they named Dom Capers, the first head coach in franchise history, as a senior defensive consultant under new defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero. That wasn't the only homecoming, as former Panthers QB and 17-year NFL veteran Josh McCown was introduced as the team's new quarterback coach. Julian Council explains why Frank Reich hiring McCown could be the most impactful hire of the offseason.The Panthers search for an offensive coordinator should come to a conclusion this week now that the Philadelphia Eagles season is over. Julian provides an update on the Panthers options and how Shane Steichen getting the Indianapolis Colts head coaching job could impact the Panthers chances at acquiring one of their top targets.Plus, thoughts on the Panthers potential interest in Raiders QB Derek Carr now that he's requested to be released instead of traded.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetterHelpThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp.

It's no secret that the Panthers are looking to find a long-term answer at QB this offseason. But could there already be one on the roster? Should the Panthers give Corral a shot and target the best player available in the draft? Julian Council answers this question among others in this edition of the Weekly Friday Mailbag.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BlueNileAt Blue Nile, you can find the perfect piece of jewelry for life’s special moments—or even create the custom engagement ring of her dreams! Right now, you can save up to fifty percent at BlueNile.com.BetterHelpThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at Betterhelp.com/LockedOn and get on your way to being your best self.LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFLBuilt 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.PrizePicksFi

The Carolina Panthers are in need of a QB this offseason. One QB that is available is Las Vegas Raiders signal-caller, Derek Carr. The Raiders let be known at the end of the season that Carr is available to be traded and according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler Carr would likely only cost a team a 3rd round pick. Carr began his visits with interested teams on Wednesday by meeting with the New Orleans Saints. Julian Council explains why he believes the Panthers should also inquire about a potential trade for Carr.Plus, Julian outlines the best path forward for the Panthers at QB and the Panthers add to Frank Reich's staff.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BlueNileAt Blue Nile, you can find the perfect piece of jewelry for life’s special moments—or even create the custom engagement ring of her dreams! Right now, you can save up to fifty percent at BlueNile.com.BetterHelpThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at Betterhelp.com/LockedOn and get on your way to being your best self.Lin

Former Carolina Panthers EDGE rusher Haason Reddick will take part in Super Bowl 57 on Sunday as a member of his hometown Philadelphia Eagles. Reddick, in his lone season in Carolina, led the team with 11.0 sacks. He's followed up on that effort with 16.0 sacks + 3.5 during the Eagles postseason run to the Super Bowl. So why would the Panthers let a talented player like Reddick walk? Reddick explained why he didn't return to Carolina and it wasn't a lack of interest. Julian Council explains why the Panthers inability to re-sign Reddick is good and bad.Panthers LB Shaq Thompson is a strong candidate to be a cap casualty as he carries a $24.4M cap charge in 2023. Thompson was on Twitter on Monday interacting with several fans including those who questioned why he wasn't a Frank Reich's introductory press conference. Julian ponders Shaq's future and whether fans understand why it'll be difficult for Thompson to return.Plus, Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks lands as the DC for the 49ers. Julian explains wh

When Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper hired Frank Reich he mentioned how Reich was able to win him because of the staff Reich said that he'd be able to bring to Carolina. Tepper said that he'd aid Reich in offering competitive coaching salaries to Reich's staff targets. Well, Tepper is a man of his word as the Panthers came to terms on Sunday with Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero to lead the team's defense in 2023. Julian Council discusses the importance of the hire and what it symbolizes about the Panthers intentions moving forward.Plus, an update on who could join the defensive staff now that Evero is on as DC + when the Panthers might be able to hire an OC.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BlueNileAt Blue Nile, you can find the perfect piece of jewelry for life’s special moments—or even create the custom engagement ring of her dreams! Right now, you can save up to fifty percent at BlueNile.com.BetterHelpThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at Bette

What went wrong for Frank Reich in Indianapolis? Stephen Holder of ESPN.com joined Julian Council to discuss what lead to Reich's dismissal in Indianapolis and how much of the blame Reich shoulders. Holder also details what type of coach Carolina is getting in Reich, Reich's relationship in working with young quarterbacks, and much more about the new head man in Carolina.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BlueNileAt Blue Nile, you can find the perfect piece of jewelry for life’s special moments—or even create the custom engagement ring of her dreams! Right now, you can save up to fifty percent at BlueNile.com.BetterHelpThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at Betterhelp.com/LockedOn and get on your way to being your best self.LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFLBuilt BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” an