Locked On Panthers

Coming off a 36-30 overtime victory against the Arizona Cardinals, the Carolina Panthers sit at 3-4 over their last seven games, after starting the season with a disappointing 1-7 record. During this stretch, the Panthers have faced some of the league's best teams—Kansas City and Philadelphia—while also being a thorn in the side of playoff hopefuls—Tampa Bay and Arizona. Compared to other teams with a rookie head coach, Dave Canales seems to be steering his team in the right direction. Is Canales the most impressive among the first-time head coaches in the NFL this season?Canales met with the media to provide updates on the health of Cade Mays and Xavier Legette, while also expressing his desire to involve rookie TE Ja'Tavion Sanders more in the passing game moving forward. Julian Council assessed Canales' availability.Additionally, a review of the Keys to Victory following the Panthers' win against Arizona. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Hillsdale CollegeAll of Hillsdale’s courses are self-paced so th

Since the bye week, the Carolina Panthers have experienced several narrow defeats against some of the NFL's top teams. Carolina narrowly lost at home to the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers before falling short in Philadelphia against the Eagles. Those performances were followed by a disappointing game against the Dallas Cowboys, where Panthers head coach Dave Canales acknowledged that his team took a step back. The Panthers responded to those close calls and inconsistent performances by finally finding a way to clinch a game, winning 36-30 against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Julian Council discusses how the Panthers overcame the issues that plagued them in those earlier close losses.Bryce Young continued his career revival with a three-touchdown performance. Just a week ago, Young recorded a career-high four turnovers in the loss to Dallas. Julian details how this latest performance from Young suggests the second-year QB might get another chance to start in 2025 for Carolina.At 4-11, the Caro

The Carolina Panthers head into the final three weeks of the regular season with a chance to play spoiler against three teams vying for playoff spots in the NFC. First up are the Arizona Cardinals, who likely need to win out to either win the NFC West or claim the final Wild Card spot. The Panthers have dominated the Cardinals in recent years, winning six of the last seven contests. Can the Panthers continue their dominance over Arizona? Julian Council provides his Keys to Victory.Following Sunday's contest against the Cardinals, the Panthers will finish the season on the road against two divisional opponents—Tampa and Atlanta. Do the Panthers hold the keys to who will claim the division crown?The Panthers had 10 players out of practice on Wednesday ahead of their Week 16 matchup. Julian dives into the Injury Report. 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 firs

The Carolina Panthers are set to host the Arizona Cardinals as they wrap up their home schedule in 2024. While Carolina is outside the playoff picture at 3-11, Arizona is just a game behind the Rams and Seahawks in the NFC West title race and two games behind Washington for the final wild card spot in the NFC. Can the Panthers, who have troubled other playoff contenders over the past month, throw a wrench into the Cardinals' playoff plans?Julian Council and Locked On Cardinals host Alex Clancy discuss the Cardinals' path to the playoffs, the Panthers' motivations in the final three weeks, and what each team needs to do to secure victory in this Week 16 NFC matchup. 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.Hillsdale CollegeAll of Hillsdale’s courses are self-paced so that you can start whenever, and tune in wherever. Plus, you can go deeper with readi

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The Carolina Panthers' defense is on track to be the worst statistical unit in franchise history. While the stats support this claim, the Panthers have also faced a wave of injuries, with Derrick Brown and Shaq Thompson missing the majority of the season. Regardless, defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero has become an embattled figure among the fan base. If Evero were to be fired, he would likely emerge as one of the top DC candidates in the upcoming coaching cycle. Despite this situation, should Dave Canales consider moving on from him after the 2025 season?Finishing the season on a seven-game losing streak could benefit the Panthers, as it might result in a top 2 pick, allowing the organization to trade with quarterback-needy teams and garner significant draft capital in the process. Could the prospect of facing a last-place schedule again in 2025 also be appealing?Xavier Legette, Jonathon Brooks, Ja'Tavion Sanders, and Jalen Coker are all expected to play significant roles with the Panthers moving forward. Who

Following a 30-14 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, the Carolina Panthers find themselves at 3-11, sitting fifth in the NFL Draft order. They have remaining games against Arizona, Tampa Bay, and Atlanta—all teams competing for playoff spots. If the Panthers lose all their remaining games and finish with a record of 3-14, could they land in the top two of the draft, potentially enticing a QB-needy team to trade up for Cam Ward or Shedeur Sanders? Julian Council discusses the possibility of the Panthers controlling the top of the draft.Panthers head coach Dave Canales reaffirmed his comments from Sunday, stating that the loss to Dallas was a setback for his team. Canales also addressed the injury to rookie WR Xavier Legette and the decision not to have CB Jaycee Horn shadow Cowboys WR Ceedee Lamb on Sunday. Julian reacts to Canales' availability on Monday.Additionally, a review of Julian's Keys to Victory against Dallas. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetterHelpThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make you

After testing the Kansas City Chiefs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Philadelphia Eagles in the past three weeks, the Carolina Panthers fell back in a 30-14 home loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Despite being favored for the first time in 729 days, the Panthers couldn't validate Vegas's predictions as Bryce Young struggled, committing a career-high four turnovers. Julian Council discussed Young's tough performance.Young wasn't the only one facing challenges against Dallas. The Panthers offensive line, which had shown significant improvement during the season, uncharacteristically faltered with false start penalties, being penalized five times, and allowed a season-high six sacks. Julian discusses the unusual performance of the Panthers' offensive line.While the Panthers lost a game many anticipated they would win, three games remain in the regular season to assess the team's roster heading into 2025. Julian discusses why Sunday's loss shouldn't overshadow the progress that Dave Canales, Bryce Young, and the team have a

The Carolina Panthers are 2.5-point favorites as they host the Dallas Cowboys at Bank of America Stadium this Sunday afternoon. This is the first time in 33 games that Las Vegas has favored Carolina. To justify this confidence from the betting lines, what must the Panthers do to secure a victory? Julian Council outlines three key strategies for success against Dallas.As they enter Week 14, the Panthers hold a record of 3-10. However, they are perilously close to being 5-8 or even 6-7, thanks to three narrow losses against the Chiefs, Buccaneers, and Eagles. With remaining games against Dallas, Arizona, Tampa, and Atlanta, Carolina has a chance to finish the season strong. Julian also reflects on what record would leave him feeling optimistic about the future of the franchise as they head into the offseason.Will Jaycee Horn manage to play despite a groin injury? Is Jalen Coker set to return after missing three weeks with a quad injury? Julian examines the Panthers Week 15 Injury Report.Support Us By Supporting

For the first time in 33 games, the Carolina Panthers are favored to win. The 3-10 Panthers will host the 5-8 Dallas Cowboys on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium, hoping to end a three-game losing streak after narrowly falling to the Kansas City Chiefs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Philadelphia Eagles over the past three weeks.Julian Council and Locked On Cowboys host Marcus Mosher discuss each team's perspective and what each team must do to win the Week 15 NFC matchup. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Omaha SteaksFrom legendary steaks to mouthwatering desserts and more, save 50% off site-wide for a limited time at OmahaSteaks.com. Plus, our listeners get an extra $30 off with Promo Code NFL.IceShakerCreated by and used by the Gronkowski brothers, IceShakers has sold over 1 million bottles. They have changed the game with workout bottles, and this is the gift you’ve been looking for… go to IceShaker.com and use the code LOCKEDONNFL at checkout to save 25% on your order.Hillsdale CollegeAll of Hillsdale’s c

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What impact will Jonathon Brooks' injury have on the Carolina Panthers in 2025? Following a second ACL tear in 13 months, the Panthers' rookie RB is set to miss the remainder of the regular season and likely a large portion of the 2025 season. How significant of a void will this create on the Panthers' roster? How will his anticipated absence affect the Panthers' decision-making this offseason?While the Panthers have fallen short in the past three weeks, with all games against division leaders, QB Bryce Young has appeared to fulfill the role of the No. 1 pick and potential franchise quarterback. Does Young's development along with the Panthers' current position in the top five of the 2025 NFL Draft represent the ideal scenario for the franchise?What influence has Panthers OC Brad Idzik had in the team's offensive turnaround? Could he potentially assume playcalling duties in the future?Julian Council addresses these listener questions in this Weekly Mailbag edition of Locked On Panthers. hers. Support Us By Su

The Carolina Panthers received the worst possible news regarding rookie running back Jonathon Brooks, as Panthers head coach Dave Canales announced on Monday that Brooks will miss the rest of the season after re-tearing the ACL in his right knee. Julian Council explores what this means for Brooks' future in Carolina and the Panthers' running back situation for the remainder of the season and into 2025.  Rookie WR Xavier Legette has faced challenges with drops this season, an issue that resurfaced on Sunday when he dropped a potential go-ahead touchdown in the narrow loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Some fans have reacted by labeling Legette a bust. Julian explains why this reaction is an overreaction and how the drops are simply a part of Legette's development process.Additionally, Julian reviews his three Keys to Victory from Sunday's game in Philadelphia.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Omaha SteaksFrom legendary steaks to mouthwatering desserts and more, save 50% off site-wide for a limited time at Om

After a narrow 22-16 defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles, the Carolina Panthers are showing signs of progress but still face execution challenges. With star players like Bryce Young and Adam Thielen stepping up, and head coach Dave Canales making bold decisions, the team is on the brink of a breakthrough.Julian Council breaks down the Panthers' recent performances against top-tier teams, highlighting key plays and player contributions. Discover how Xavier Leggett's crucial drop impacted the game and the potential implications of Jonathan Brooks' injury on the Panthers' future. The discussion also covers Canales' aggressive coaching style and its effect on the team's evolving strategy.Tune in to explore the Panthers' path to success and see if they can overcome their current hurdles. Don't miss out on these insights and more!Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Omaha SteaksFrom legendary steaks to mouthwatering desserts and more, save 50% off site-wide for a limited time at OmahaSteaks.com. Plus, our listeners

Can the Carolina Panthers defy the odds and secure a playoff spot? With a challenging matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, the Panthers, led by quarterback Bryce Young, are in a must-win situation. This episode breaks down the keys to victory, including containing the Eagles' powerful rushing attack and the need for aggressive offensive strategies. Host Julian Council provides an in-depth analysis of Young's development, highlighting his growth after learning from veteran Andy Dalton. Injury updates on key players like Jadeveon Clowney and Josey Jewell add another layer of intrigue to the Panthers' game plan.Discover how the Panthers can navigate these challenges and what it means for their future. Tune in for exclusive insights and expert analysis that you won't want to miss!Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Omaha SteaksFrom legendary steaks to mouthwatering desserts and more, save 50% off site-wide for a limited time at OmahaSteaks.com. Plus, our listeners get an extra $30 off with Promo Code NFL.Ic

Can the Philadelphia Eagles maintain their winning streak, or will the Carolina Panthers, led by a resurgent Bryce Young, pull off a stunning upset? As the NFL season heats up, this matchup promises to be a thrilling clash of strategies and star power.Join hosts Gino Camilleri and Julian Council as they dissect the Eagles' defensive prowess and the Panthers' recent improvements. With insights into Jalen Hurts' leadership and Bryce Young's development, this episode offers a deep dive into the tactics that could define the game. Discover how Saquon Barkley's role and Jadeveon Clowney's impact might shift the balance on the field.Will the Eagles' defense hold strong, or can the Panthers' offense break through? Tune in for expert analysis and predictions that could reshape your understanding of this pivotal NFL showdown.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Omaha SteaksFrom legendary steaks to mouthwatering desserts and more, save 50% off site-wide for a limited time at OmahaSteaks.com. Plus, our listeners get an

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As the Panthers navigate a challenging season, fans are eager to see if their star quarterback can maintain his momentum and secure a brighter future for the team.Julian Council answers listener mailbag questions breaking down Bryce Young's impressive turnaround, highlighting his potential to solidify his role as the Panthers' quarterback. The mailbag also covers offensive coordinator Dave Canales' play-calling strategies and defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero's challenges.Join us for an engaging analysis of the Carolina Panthers' journey and discover how key players and strategies are shaping their path forward. Don't miss out on these unique insights and discussions!Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Omaha SteaksFrom legendary steaks to mouthwatering desserts and more, save 50% off site-wide for a limited time at OmahaSteaks.com. Plus, our listeners get an extra $30 off with Promo Code NFL.IceShakerCreated by and used by the Gronkowski brothers, IceShakers has sold over 1 million bottles.  They have chang

Can Bryce Young lead the Carolina Panthers to a brighter future? With recent standout performances, the Panthers' young quarterback is making waves in the NFL, showing why he was the top pick.This episode breaks down Bryce Young's impressive games against the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, highlighting his growth and potential impact on the Panthers' strategy. Host Julian Council discusses insights from ESPN and NFL Network about Young's future, while also reviewing head coach Dave Canales' comments on team dynamics and rookie contributions.Tune in to discover how Bryce Young's development could reshape the Carolina Panthers' season and what it means for their upcoming challenges. Don't miss out on these crucial insights!Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Omaha SteaksFrom legendary steaks to mouthwatering desserts and more, save 50% off site-wide for a limited time at OmahaSteaks.com. Plus, our listeners get an extra $30 off with Promo Code NFL.IceShakerCreated by and used by the Gronkowski b

Can the Carolina Panthers bounce back after their heart-wrenching 26-23 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers? With missed opportunities and a faltering defense, the Panthers' playoff hopes hang in the balance.Join host Julian Council as he breaks down the Panthers' performance, spotlighting key players like Bryce Young and Eddy Pinero. Discover how Young's development is shaping the team's future and why Pinero's missed field goals were pivotal. Council also examines the defensive strategies that both shone and stumbled, and what this means for the Panthers' season. With insights into the team's red zone struggles and upcoming challenges, this episode is packed with analysis and predictions.Tune in to explore the Panthers' path forward and uncover the critical factors that could define their season.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Omaha SteaksFrom legendary steaks to mouthwatering desserts and more, save 50% off site-wide for a limited time at OmahaSteaks.com. Plus, our listeners get an extra $30 of