Carolina Panthers coverage, opinions, analysis, exclusive interviews and insight. Mid-week episodes preview the coming game and post-game episodes recap every Carolina Panthers win or loss with a focus on what worked, what didn't and what's next. Hosted by 99.9 The Fan's Tim Donnelly and Dennis Cox and WRAL's Chris Lea. Panthers Playbook is part of the Capitol Broadcasting Podcast Network from Raleigh, North Carolina.
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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the lack of downfield passing by Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young, and how there's still a level of disconnect between Young and head coach Dave Canales. Panthers Playbook is sponsored by Wake Orthopedics.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers losing 17-7 to the New Orleans Saints, including another poor performance by quarterback Bryce Young. Panthers Playbook is sponsored by Wake Orthopedics.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers facing the New Orleans Saints in Week 10 of the 2025 NFL season with the Panthers having realistic expectations of making the playoffs. Panthers Playbook is sponsored by Wake Orthopedics.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers getting a big 16-13 win over the Green Bay Packers, including another big day by Rico Dowdle, the Panthers defense, and Dave Canales having the right game plan to slow down Jordan Love and the Packers offense. Panthers Playbook is sponsored by Wake Orthopedics.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers recent run of injuries on the offensive line, Bryce Young, and hand out midseason grades for Dave Canales and others. Panthers Playbook is sponsored by Wake Orthopedics.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers losing 40-9 to the Buffalo Bills, including Dave Canales sticking with his approach with Rico Dowdle & Chuba Hubbard, a terrible day for the run defense, and subpar play from Andy Dalton. Panthers Playbook is sponsored by Wake Orthopedics.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss how Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales shouldn't change his game plan against the Buffalo Bills if Andy Dalton has to fill in for Bryce Young at quarterback. Panthers Playbook is sponsored by Wake Orthopedics.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the news that Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young will miss at least the game against the Buffalo Bills due to an ankle injury, which put Andy Dalton in line to start for head coach Dave Canales. Panthers Playbook is sponsored by Wake Orthopedics.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers beating the New York Jets, 13-6, including the defense playing great while the offense and QB Bryce Young under head coach Dave Canales struggled. Panthers Playbook is sponsored by Wake Orthopedics.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers facing the New York Jets with a chance to improve to 4-3, the loss of Pat Jones II, the need for the defense to generate more pass rush, how head coach Dave Canales can use both Chuba Hubbard and Rico Dowdle together. Panthers Playbook is sponsored by Wake Orthopedics.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers beating the Dallas Cowboys, 30-27, behind another big day by Rico Dowdle. But, there are still questions about Ejiro Evero on defense, Xavier Legette, and head coach Dave Canales. Panthers Playbook is sponsored by Wake Orthopedics.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers vs the Dallas Cowboys and the need for quarterback Bryce Young to eliminate turnovers, while head coach Dave Canales needs to stick with the running game. Panthers Playbook is sponsored by Wake Orthopedics.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers beating the Miami Dolphins, 27-24, behind a big day by running back Rico Dowdle. Also, questions about Bryce Young after two more turnovers. Panthers Playbook is sponsored by Wake Orthopedics.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss how the Carolina Panthers waiving former draft pick DJ Johnson, the lack of quality players from recent draft classes, and there's clearly a disconnect between head coach Dave Canales and defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero. Panthers Playbook is sponsored by Wake Orthopedics.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers losing badly to the New England Patriots, 42-13, and how there are major questions surrounding head coach Dave Canales and QB Bryce Young. Panthers Playbook is sponsored by Wake Orthopedics.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss how the Carolina Panthers and Bryce Young have a lot of room to grow as a team, including head coach Dave Canales getting the running game going with Chuba Hubbard and Rico Dowdle. Also, Chris & Dennis discuss how the Panthers need Xavier Legette to be a consistent receiving threat opposite of Tetairoa McMillan. Panthers Playbook is presented by Wake Orthopedics

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss how the Carolina Panthers defense shuts out the Atlanta Falcons in a 30-0 win for their first win of the season, but also how Dave Canales and Bryce Young on offense still have a ways to go. Panthers Playbook is presented by Wake Orthopedics

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss how Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers must find their identity on offense against the Atlanta Falcons, but also how Dave Canales needs to push his team to have better starts.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss how Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers losing the Arizona Cardinals, 27-22, and how Panthers head coach Dave Canales can't get his team prepared for the start of games.

Dennis Cox and Chris Lea discuss how the Carolina Panthers need to show improvements from coaching to execution against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season, including how head coach Dave Canales and defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero need to show improvements.

Dennis Cox and Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers losing to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season, including the struggles of Bryce Young at quarterback, and how Dave Canales was outcoached by Liam Coen.

Dennis Cox and Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers going against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL Season, and how head coach Dave Canales will game plan QB Bryce Young and the offense with the changes at wide receiver. Plus, the need for the defense to elevate their play compared to last season.

Dennis Cox and Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers signing back WR Hunter Renfrow and placing WR Jalen Coker on IR with a quad injury, including what this means for game planning for head coach Dave Canales and QB Bryce Young.

Dennis Cox and Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers trading Adam Thielen to the Minnesota Vikings, and the potential that GM Dan Morgan & head coach Dave Canales could bring back WR Hunter Renfrow.

Dennis Cox and Chris Lea discuss react to the news of the Carolina Panthers WR Adam Thielen to the Minnesota Vikings and if this impacts the team bringing back Hunter Renfrow, and how this will impact QB Bryce Young.

Dennis Cox and Chris Lea discuss who the Carolina Panthers kept on their initial 53-man roster, and the release of Hunter Renfrow.

Dennis Cox and Chris Lea discuss who the Carolina Panthers final game of the preseason against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and which players solidified a roster spot for head coach Dave Canales and GM Dan Morgan.

Dennis Cox and Chris Lea discuss who the Carolina Panthers will keep on their initial 53-man roster, and if veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen will get traded before week 1of the 2025 NFL season.

Dennis Cox and Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers preseason loss to the Houston Texans, including much left to be desired from the offense and QB Bryce Young.

Dennis Cox and Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers upcoming preseason game against the Houston Texans, and what should be expected from the defense, and looking forward to seeing Xavier Legette & Hunter Renfrow in action.

Dennis Cox and Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers first preseason game against the Cleveland Browns, including the performances of Tetairoa McMillan, Bryce Young, Corey Thornton, and others.

Dennis Cox and Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers and their joint practice with the Cleveland Browns, and what players to keep an eye on during their preseason game at Bank of America Stadium against Cleveland.

Dennis Cox talks about Carolina Panthers Fan Fest, including how Jimmy Horn Jr., Rico Dowdle, and others showed flashes on offense for head coach Dave Canales.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss how Carolina Panthers WR Hunter Renfrow is earning himself a roster spot for head coach Dave Canales & GM Dan Morgan during training camp. Also, an exclusive interview with Carolina Panthers CB Mike Jackson.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss their observations of Day 1 of Carolina Panthers training camp, including an exclusive interview with DL Tershawn Wharton, as well exclusive sound with WR Xavier Legette.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss how the Carolina Panthers have yet to sign 2nd Round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft Nic Scourton to a rookie contract, as well as concerns in the secondary. Plus, how the offense should take another step this coming season under Dave Canales & Bryce Young.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss realistic expectations for Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young for the 2025 NFL season.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea give early projections for the Carolina Panthers 53-man roster as training camp approaches, including questions at wide receiver, defensive back, and tight end.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss Carolina Panthers being a potential landing spot for Cincinnati Bengals edge rusher Trey Hendrickson, and if going after Hendrickson would be a good move for GM Dan Morgan.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss Carolina Panthers needs as training camp approaches for the 2025 NFL Season, including possibly signing safety Justin Simmons.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss Carolina Panthers mandatory minicamp, observations & highlights from Charlotte, NC, and how head coach Dave Canales & RB Chuba Hubbard feel about the continuity from last season. Plus, an exclusive interview with WR Jalen Coker.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers draft process by GM Dan Morgan to select Tetairoa McMillan No. 8 in the 2025 NFL Draft as shown on the latest episode of Panthers Blueprint, and how it helps Bryce Young.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers needing wide receivers Xavier Legette, and 2025 1st round pick Tetairoa McMillan to work well together for head coach Dave Canales & QB Bryce Young.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers rookies that can make an impact at Wide Receiver for head coach Dave Canales & QB Bryce Young.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers 2025 NFL Schedule reveal, and why Bryce Young and head coach Dave Canales must get off to a hot start.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan adding several free agents and draft picks to help out defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, and how Evero needs to turn around a historically bad defense to help compliment QB Bryce Young. Carolina Panthers draft picks: 1st WR Tetairoa McMillan | 2nd Edge Nic Scourton | 3rd Edge Princely Umanmielen | 4th RB Trevor Etienne | 4th S Lathan Ransom | 5th DT Cam Jackson | 5th Rd. TE Mitchell Evans | 6th WR Jimmy Horn Jr.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan drafting Tetairoa McMillan with the influence of QB Bryce Young, and how everything is set for Bryce Young to be successful. Carolina Panthers draft picks: 1st WR Tetairoa McMillan | 2nd Edge Nic Scourton | 3rd Edge Princely Umanmielen | 4th RB Trevor Etienne | 4th S Lathan Ransom | 5th DT Cam Jackson | 5th Rd. TE Mitchell Evans | 6th WR Jimmy Horn Jr.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers 2025 NFL Draft class, including how GM Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales have created competition on the roster. Carolina Panthers draft picks: 1st WR Tetairoa McMillan | 2nd Edge Nic Scourton | 3rd Edge Princely Umanmielen | 4th RB Trevor Etienne | 4th S Lathan Ransom | 5th DT Cam Jackson | 5th Rd. TE Mitchell Evans | 6th WR Jimmy Horn Jr.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan drafting Edge rushers Nic Scourton & Princely Umanmielen on Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea react LIVE to the Carolina Panthers first round draft pick of Tetairoa McMillan over Jalon Walker in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea react LIVE to the Carolina Panthers first round draft pick of Tetairoa McMillan over Jalon Walker in the 2025 NFL Draft.