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The Panthers hit the practice field for the first time in Training Camp on Wednesday afternoon. Both Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield evenly split the reps during 7-on-7 with Darnold working with the first team and Mayfield working with the second. Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said that the two would flip units on Thursday as he tries to gauge which will lead his team out of the tunnel Week 1 vs Cleveland. Meanwhile, Matt Corral and PJ Walker only received three snaps a piece. Is this what's to be expected moving forward? How might this impact Corral's development?The Panthers entered camp with Shaq Thompson as the lone player on the Physically Unable to Perform, or PUP, list. That list grew as second-year corner Jaycee Horn was added after suffering from soreness in his previous injured foot. Horn wasn't the only corner absent as veteran Rashaan Melvin retired on Wednesday. Should there be a concern over Horn's nagging injury? Has the Panthers cornerback depth come into question?Now that Melvin is gone, the

The Carolina Panthers reported to Training Camp at Wofford on Tuesday morning. One of the key themes of the day was "good vibes" as general manager Scott Fitterer compared the team to the 2012 Seattle Seahawks and highlighted the camaraderie within the organization. Fitterer also provided a few roster updates as the team prepares to begin practice on Wednesday morning.The other word of the day was "competition". Fitterer and the scouting department have built a roster that should allow for competition at every position. DJ Moore, Brady Christensen, Matt Corral, and others all spoke about the benefits of having competition throughout the building. Will the Panthers new culture of breeding competition yield positive results in 2022?Plus, new Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield arrived at Training Camp with one of the teams defensive leaders. Has Mayfield already established that this is his team?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DaveDownload the Dave app from the App store right now for an Extra Cash accoun

The Carolina Panthers report to Training Camp down at Wofford College today. Julian Council takes a look at some of the biggest questions for the organization as it gets set to embark on the 2022 season.Panthers head coach Matt Rhule spoke to the media for the first time since the team's trade for Baker Mayfield as he finished his final preparations for the weeks ahead in Spartanburg. Rhule outlined a three-point plan for success in Carolina in 2022. What do the Panthers need to do to finally compete in Rhule's third season at the helm?Panthers rookie QB Matt Corral finally agreed to terms to a contract on Monday. What should be the expectations for Corral and his rookie class as they take part in their first NFL training camp?Plus, the Panthers bring in a defensive lineman for a visit ahead of camp. Could the team add D-line help as camp begins?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DaveDownload the Dave app from the App store right now for an Extra Cash account and get up to 500 dollars instantly. For terms

The long, arduous NFL offseason concludes on Tuesday as the Carolina Panthers report to Training Camp in Spartanburg, SC at Wofford College. Before they do, Julian Council highlights key camp battles, which players he believes are primed for a breakout over the next few weeks, and which players on the roster bubble are worth keeping an eye on.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DaveDownload the Dave app from the App Store right now for an Extra Cash account and get up to 500 dollars instantly. For terms and conditions go to dave.com/legal. Instant transfer fees apply. Banking is provided by Evolve. Member FDIC.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds, and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Carolina Panthers report to Training Camp on Tuesday morning in Spartanburg, SC. Before camp opens it's time for one more offseason edition of the Weekly Friday Mailbag. Julian Council answers centering around what a contract would look like for Baker Mayfield if he has success this season, why the national media seems to be ignorant to what's actually happening in Carolina, Brian Burns, and Jeremy Chinn's career trajectories, and much more.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DaveDownload the Dave app from the App store right now for an Extra Cash account and get up to 500 dollars instantly. For terms and conditions go to dave.com/legal. Instant transfer fees apply. Banking provided by Evolve. Member FDIC.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!Rock AutoAmaz

The Carolina Panthers report to Training Camp at Wofford in five days. Ahead of the season, Julian Council lists several young players who need to take the next step in order for the Panthers to have a major bounceback season in 2022.ESPN ranked Carolina 31st in their NFL Future Power Rankings 2022, projecting all 32 teams for the next three seasons. ESPN cited the concerns at QB and head coach for the reasons their so low on Carolina. Julian Council tries to wrap his mind around why the national media has relatively ignored the progress to the roster and coaching staff additions that should set the Panthers up for more success in Carolina.One of the main reasons the national media is selling Carolina heading into 2022 is the job status of Matt Rhule. Julian believes that that's not a good enough reason to bail on the Panthers. Are people overvaluing the importance of Rhule?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DaveDownload the Dave app from the App Store right now for an Extra Cash account and get up to 500

The Countdown to Training Camp continues as the Carolina Panthers are one week away from their first practice of the 2022 season. Julian Council goes back through the Panthers offseason providing his grades for the organizations coaching hires, free agency signing, draft, and trades.Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer recently took a closer look at the Panthers trades the past offseason for Sam Darnold, Matt Corral, and Baker Mayfield, as the organization continues to aggressively pursue a franchise quarterback. By using the draft value chart, Breer presents an argument that the Panthers haven't overspent for any of the quarterbacks they've traded for. Does this justify the team's actions?Plus, the Panthers unveiled new black helmets that'll debut in Week 10 vs. the Atlanta Falcons. Will the Panthers fully change their uniforms?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DaveDownload the Dave app from the App store right now for an Extra Cash account and get up to 500 dollars instantly. For terms and conditions go to

Former Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart sent out a tweet over the weekend expressing his belief in the 2022 team. Stewart tweeted, "just had an overwhelming feeling that the panthers are going to shock the world this year!!!! #KeepPounding". Can the Panthers shock the NFL world in 2022? Julian Council explains why he doesn't think it's all that crazy of an idea.If the Panthers are in fact going to "shock the world" they'll first need to take care of business in the NFC South. Where do the Panthers stack up in the division? Is a 4-2 division record the floor? Has Carolina finally surpassed New Orleans? Have the Panthers closed the gap on Tampa Bay?Plus, what will define a successful season in 2022 for the Panthers? Is it playoffs or bust? Julian explains why he thinks the playoff drought needs to end to look fondly back on the 2022 season.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DaveDownload the Dave app from the App store right now for an Extra Cash account and get up to 500 dollars instantly. For

Steve Ruiz, an NFL writer for The Ringer and a Carolina Panthers fan, returned to Locked On Panthers to react to the Baker Mayfield trade with Julian Council. Does Steve believe that Mayfield can make the most start in Carolina? Do the Panthers have a long-term plan at quarterback? Is the roster in a position to make a jump in 2022?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DaveDownload the Dave app from the App Store right now for an Extra Cash account and get up to 500 dollars instantly. For terms and conditions go to dave.com/legal. Instant transfer fees apply. Banking provided by Evolve. Member FDIC.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked

After a week off, the Weekly Friday Mailbag returns. This week's questions surround the Panthers acquisition of Baker Mayfield. Listeners want to know what Mayfield's arrival means for rookie quarterback Matt Corral, the Panthers plans at the positon past this season, the team's ceiling in 2022, Matt Rhule's job secruity and much more.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DaveDownload the Dave app from the App Store right now for an Extra Cash account and get up to 500 dollars instantly. For terms and conditions go to dave.com/legal. Instant transfer fees apply. Banking provided by Evolve. Member FDIC.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Lock

The Carolina Panthers brass has said all offseason that they need to do more to help incumbent starting quarterback Sam Darnold. General manager Scott Fitterer has rebuilt the team's offensive line, extended the top receiving threat, DJ Moore, and added competition to push Darnold in Baker Mayfield. Considering that Fitterer has done all of those things to help improve Darnold and the quarterback position overall, would it be a bad thing if Darnold ends up beating out Mayfield?While Darnold and Mayfield will battle for the starting job, rookie quarterback Matt Corral will be reduced to a third-team, developmental role. While this could be the best thing for Corral long-term, is there potential negatives to Corral not getting first and/or second-team reps in 2022? Can the Panthers develop Corral enough this fall with him playing behind Darnold and Mayfield?The Panthers have checked nearly every box this offseason. The lone box that remains unchecked is signing a veteran edge rusher. Fitterer provided an update

Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer and new Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield both met with the local media on Tuesday to discuss last week's trade.Fitterer, in his conversation with the media, detailed the team's months-long pursuit of the former No. 1 pick and why he felt that the time was right to add Mayfield to the team's quarterback room. Fitterer maintained that the starting job isn't Mayfield's, instead that the competition between him and Sam Darnold is "open". Are the Panthers truly committed to staging a QB competition between the two?Fitterer also revealed that the team is taking a "short-term view" when it comes to Mayfield's contract and not committing to him beyond this season. At least for now. Julian Council explains why this viewpoint highlights the larger issue with the Panthers going back to the QB well for the third straight offseason.Mayfield also met with the media detailing his tumultuous offseason while insisting that there is no animosity between him and his former emp

The Carolina Panthers addition of Baker Mayfield presents Matt Rhule's third Week 1 starting quarterback in as many seasons. Mayfield also presents the best opportunity for the Panthers to be successful in 2022. What should the expectations be for the Panthers now that Mayfield has arrived? Are the Panthers a playoff team with Mayfield under center?Mayfield's addition to the roster in the immediate term should spell the end for P.J. Walker. Sam Darnold is likely the next quarterback to depart Carolina. Although, unlikely to leave until after the 2023 season thanks to his large contract. Rookie quarterback Matt Corral's future is more stable but his chance at starting in 2023 could be impacted by Mayfield's success or failure this season. If Mayfield performs to the level of his 2020 self, who lead the Browns to a playoff victory, what should the Panthers do? Would one season of success in Carolina warrant a long-term deal?Plus, how Mayfield's presence can be beneficial to both the Panthers defense and his bac

New Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield was provided a lifeline last week when the Panthers traded for the former number one pick. Mayfield will be fighting for his career in Carolina in 2022 while also trying to save the career of his new head coach, Matt Rhule. Can Mayfield save Rhule's job?The arrival of Mayfield puts into doubt the future of not only incumbent starting quarterback Sam Darnold but of rookie quarterback Matt Corral. Corral now will almost certainly use 2022 as a "redshirt" season before possibly competing for the job in 2023. Is this the best thing for Corral? Had the Panthers been able to trade for Mayfield the night they eventually traded up for Corral would he be a Panther?Robbie Anderson has had an interesting offseason, from commenting on the Panthers quarterback situation via social media to contemplating retirement to recently calling out his doubters on Instagram Live. Anderson's past comments on the Panthers interest in Mayfield could possibly create an issue between him a

The 2022 Carolina Panthers positional breakdowns conclude with a look at the Panthers defensive unit.2022 could be a big year for fourth-year defensive end Brian Burns, as the organization has already elected to exercise his fifth-year option for 2023, setting the next offseason up for Burns to get paid. Can Burns finally reach double-digit sacks? Burns isn't the only player looking to take the next step. Both 2020 draft picks Derrick Brown and Yetur Gross-Matos will be called upon to lead the Panthers defensive line unit this season.The Panthers linebackers have struggled the past two seasons as Shaq Thompson has been paired with Tahir Whitehead and Jermaine Carter Jr. Frankie Luvu is poised to take a starting linebacker spot while Damien Wilson comes off of a career season and Cory Littleton looks to regain his pre-Raiders form. Could this unit be one of the best in football by the end of the season?Since Matt Rhule arrived in Carolina, the Panthers have made the secondary a priority. Now, the unit boasts f

After months of rumors, the Carolina Panthers finally traded for Baker Mayfield. The Panthers acquired the former No. 1 overall pick from the Browns for a 2024 conditional 5th-round draft pick. The Browns will pay Mayfield $10.5 million this season, which means they trimmed over $8 million in cash and salary-cap space. The Panthers will pay Mayfield ~$5 million. Mayfield agreed to trim ~$3.5 million off his base salary.Did the Panthers patience pay off in the end? Who won the trade?Now that Mayfield is in Carolina and likely to start Week 1 against his former team, is he the solution to the Carolina Panthers QB problems? Better yet, can Baker Mayfield be the solution in Carolina?What now for Sam Darnold? Matt Corral? PJ Walker?What are the expectations now for Carolina with Mayfield as the presumed starter?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DaveDownload the Dave app from the App store right now for an Extra Cash account and get up to 500 dollars instantly. For terms and conditions go to dave.com/legal. Ins

The 2022 position breakdowns continue with an evaluation of the Carolina Panthers offensive line, tight ends, and special teams units heading into the 2022 season.It's no secret that the Panthers had one of the worst offensive lines in the NFL in 2021. Heading into the offseason, Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer made the position group a priority. Fitterer delivered by signing several veterans who excelled at their previous stops and using the team's first-round pick on a left tackle, Ickey Ekwonu. Will the Panthers offensive line go from a weakness to a strength?The Panthers have utilized its tight ends less than the entire NFL since Matt Rhule arrived in 2020. With the addition of offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo there is a growing sentiment that the unit will see an increased role in the passing game this fall. But is there anyone on the roster capable of being a threat in the passing game? Ian Thomas has been named a breakout candidate for several years and has yet to live up to the hype. Tommy Tre

Locked On Panthers 2022 Position Breakdown series begins on America's Birthday. Julian Council provides his thoughts on where things stand for the Carolina Panthers quarterback. running back, and wide receiver rooms heading into the 2022 season.Since he entered the league, Sam Darnold has statically been the worst starting quarterback in the NFL. Will the lightbulb finally turn on for Darnold in 2022? Can Matt Corral carry over his college efficiency to the NFL?Christian McCaffrey has, unfortunately, only played in 10 games since Rhule took over as Panthers head coach in 2020. The Panthers record during that time...10-23. Can CMC finally stay healthy?Who will backup McCaffrey? Can D'Onta Foreman carry over his production from Tennessee? Can either Foreman or Chuba Hubbard be a threat in the passing game?Will anyone other than DJ Moore step up this season? Can Terrace Marshall live up to the offseason hype?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. G

The Weekly Friday Mailbag is back for a Fourth of July Weekend edition. Questions this week center around whether Luke Kuechly could have a future on the Panthers staff or front office; what are the reasonable expectations for C.J. Henderson; and what to make of DJ Moore's value following a crazy offseason in the receiver market.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 “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been a rough few years for Carolina Panthers fans as the franchise hasn't appeared in the postseason since 2017 and has endured back-to-back five-loss seasons under third-year head coach Matt Rhule. The organization is also in search of a franchise quarterback. Despite all of that Julian Council believes that there are several things Panthers fans should be looking forward to heading into the 2022 season, such as the breakout potential for Brian Burns, reconstructed offensive line, growth of Terrace Marshall, and more.Julian also believes that the Panthers shouldn't just be excited about things but there are things to be hopeful about heading into the year, including contending for a playoff spot and the development of rookie quarterback Matt Corral.Plus, the Panthers are headed back to Wofford College for training camp. When can fans attend practices? What key dates should fans have circled?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to buil