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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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    Carolina Panthers rookies that can stand out in 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 23:29


    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.

    Carolina Panthers announce 2025 NFL Schedule; Week 1 at Jacksonville Jaguars

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 24:01


    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.

    Carolina Panthers DC Ejiro Evero must fix the defense

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 26:20


    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.

    Make or Break year for Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 25:04


    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.

    Grading the Carolina Panthers 2025 NFL Draft, signing of Hunter Renfrow

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 26:00


    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.

    Carolina Panthers draft Nic Scourton & Princely Umanmielen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 9:34


    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.

    Carolina Panthers select Tetairoa McMillan - was it the wrong move?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 25:42


    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.

    REACTION: Carolina Panthers select Tetairoa McMillan No. 8 in 2025 NFL Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 113:16


    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.

    Carolina Panthers must build on their identity in the NFL Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 18:28


    Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft and how the Carolina Panthers need to grow and build their team identity under GM Dan Morgan & head coach Dave Canales through the NFL draft.

    Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan has to hit in the 2025 NFL Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 17:39


    Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft, and if Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan can't afford to miss in the draft and needs to find impact players that can play right away.

    Potential trade scenarios for the Carolina Panthers on Day 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 28:32


    Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft, and if Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan will be able to trade down in the 2025 NFL Draft.

    Carolina Panthers must add speed to their offense in 2025 NFL Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 17:52


    Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft, and if Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan could add speed to the offense in different ways during the 2025 NFL Draft to help head coach Dave Canales and quarterback Bryce Young.

    Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan has flexibility for 2025 NFL Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 20:32


    Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft, and if Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan could draft Penn State Tight End Tyler Warren win the No. 8 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

    Ranking Carolina Panthers position groups ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 32:55


    Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the strongest position groups for the Carolina Panthers, but also the weakest going into the 2025 NFL Draft for GM Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales. Also, should the Panthers take a flier on Alabama QB Jalen Milroe?

    Carolina Panthers sign Rico Dowdle; still have offensive needs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 23:33


    Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales going heavy with signing defensive players on the first day of NFL Free Agency, but have added running back Rico Dowdle. Also, Chris & Dennis emphasize the need for speed on offense. Signings including safety Tre'von Moehrig, DT Bobby Brown III, DT Treshawn Wharton, and DE Patrick Jones II. Panthers also re-signed CB Mike Jackson, while also signing CB Jaycee Horn to a massive contract extension.

    Carolina Panthers go big on defense on Day 1 of NFL Free Agency

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 23:15


    Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales going heavy with signing defensive players on the first day of NFL Free Agency. Signings including safety Tre'von Moehrig, DT Bobby Brown III, DT Treshawn Wharton, and DE Patrick Jones II. Panthers also re-signed CB Mike Jackson, while also signing CB Jaycee Horn to a massive contract extension.

    Carolina Panthers can't afford to draft a WR at No. 8 in the 2025 NFL Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 22:54


    Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales needing to focus on defense at the 2025 NFL Draft with the No. 8 pick and that drafting WR Tetairoa McMillan is not a wise choice.

    Carolina Panthers are gearing up for 2025 NFL Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 26:45


    Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales speaking at the 2025 NFL Combine, and what they must hit in the 2025 NFL Draft.

    Murr from Impractical Jokers gives Carolina Panthers a pep talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 26:44


    Dennis Cox & Chris Lea are joined by James "Murr" Murray from Impractical Jokers to discuss Season 12 of Impractical Jokers, standup comedy in Raleigh, NC, doing pranks with pro athletes, and a pep talk for the Carolina Panthers.

    Carolina Panthers have to focus on building defense in 2025 NFL Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 25:20


    Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers 2025 offseason, including what Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan needs to do regarding the 2025 NFL draft to rebuild the defense, and what the Panthers can learn from the Philadelphia Eagles after their Super Bowl LIX win over Kansas City Chiefs. Plus, beef between Steve Smith Sr. and Cam Newton.

    Carolina Panthers have decisions to make about Jaycee Horn, Ikem Ekwonu

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 26:23


    Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers 2025 offseason, including what Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan needs to do regarding contract extensions for CB Jaycee Horn, and LT Icky Ekwonu.

    Bryce Young in 2025 will dictate future of Carolina Panthers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 20:00


    Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers 2025 season, including if Bryce Young will play well enough for head coach Dave Canales and GM Dan Morgan to decide if Bryce Young is a franchise quarterback.

    Carolina Panthers 2025 NFL Draft with Jordan Reid of ESPN

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 27:36


    Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers 2025 NFL Draft with Jordan Reid of ESPN, including GM Dan Morgan drafting heavily on defense to help Ejiro Evero, while also getting offensive weapons to help Bryce Young and head coach Dave Canales.

    Carolina Panthers free agent decisions going into 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 25:07


    Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers discuss the Carolina Panthers offseason, including GM Dan Morgan needing to overhaul the defense, and the need for defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero to elevate the defense.

    Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan must overhaul defense

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 25:05


    Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers discuss the Carolina Panthers offseason, including GM Dan Morgan needing to overhaul the defense, and the need for defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero to elevate the defense.

    Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers beat Atlanta Falcons, 44-38

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 23:22


    Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers beating the Atlanta Falcons, 44-38, to end the regular season, but the strong game from Bryce Young, head coach Dave Canales, and rookies Jalen Coker, Xavier Legette, and J'Tavion Sanders. Plus, major questions about the defense under Ejiro Evero.

    Carolina Panthers, Bryce Young have something to play for against Atlanta Falcons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 22:29


    Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers going into the final game of the season at the Atlanta Falcons, including what Dave Canales and Bryce Young have to gain.

    Carolina Panthers, Dave Canales look awful in loss to Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2024 18:25


    Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers losing 48-14 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including questions about head coach Dave Canales, quarterback Bryce Young, Ejiro Evero as defensive coordinator, and just how much Chuba Hubbard means to the team.

    Carolina Panthers, Bryce Young are trending upward, but defense needs to be reworked

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 22:55


    Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers the culture of the Carolina Panthers under Dave Canales and Dan Morgan, the development of Chuba Hubbard, Bryce Young's confidence, but also why the defense needs to be reworked during the offseason.

    Carolina Panthers almost let it slip away vs Arizona Cardinals, win 36-30 in OT

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 20:31


    Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers beating the Arizona Cardinals, 36-30 in overtime, with a strong day by Chuba Hubbard, Bryce Young overall playing a good game, and some questionable decisions by head coach Dave Canales.

    Carolina Panthers don't have difference makers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 21:30


    Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers losing to the Dallas Cowboys, but how GM Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales need to find difference makers on both sides of the ball, and hopefully young players emerge as playmakers in the near future.

    Carolina Panthers, Bryce Young look awful in loss to Dallas Cowboys

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 18:47


    Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers losing to the Dallas Cowboys, the play of quarterback Bryce Young, the play calling of Dave Canales, and the defense under Ejiro Evero being gashed in the run game.

    Carolina Panthers, Dave Canales have big decision to make with Jonathon Brooks & WRs for Bryce Young

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 20:06


    Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss how Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales and GM Dan Morgan have a major decision to make after the injury to Jonathon Brooks, getting Bryce Young another wide receiver, and salary cap decisions.

    Carolina Panthers drop opportunity at Philadelphia Eagles, 22-16

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 21:59


    Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers coming up short against the Philadelphia Eagles, 22-16, including Bryce Young almost leading a comeback drive, Xavier Legette struggling, the game plan by Dave Canales, and injuries to Jaycee Horn, Jonathon Brooks, and Raheem Blackshear.

    Carolina Panthers are competitive, building in the right direction

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 23:17


    Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers being competitive with Bryce Young and head coach Dave Canales, and where the team is growing.

    Carolina Panthers fall late to Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 20:47


    Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers losing to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 26-23, even with Bryce Young throwing a late touchdown pass to Adam Thielen. Questions about head coach Dave Canales, defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, and locker room sound from Thielen, Jonathon Brooks, Chuba Hubbard, and Chau Smith-Wade.

    Can Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young follow up strong performance

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 24:04


    Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss how Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young can follow up his performance against the Kansas City Chiefs when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers come to Charlotte.

    Bryce Young shines for Carolina Panthers in 30-27 loss to Kansas City Chiefs

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 19:32


    Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss how Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young played his best game of his career in a 30-27 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, but how the offense with Dave Canales struggled in the red zone to score touchdowns.

    Is Bryce Young the long-term answer for Carolina Panthers & Dave Canales?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 20:09


    Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss if Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales believes in Bryce Young as a long-term solution at quarterback.

    Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales must improve play-calling

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 23:06


    Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Coach through the first ten games of the season, including his play-calling for Bryce Young, not using Chuba Hubbard consistently, and the culture he's building.

    Chuba Hubbard's career day leads Carolina Panthers to 20-17 win

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 19:36


    Dennis Cox & Chris Lea react to the Carolina Panthers getting a 20-17 overtime win over the New York Giants with Chuba Hubbard having a career day, the defense making stops when needed, and Bryce Young finding his swagger.

    REACTION: Carolina Panthers extend Chuba Hubbard

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 5:48


    Dennis Cox discusses the Carolina Panthers signing running back Chuba Hubbard to a 4-year, $33.2 Million contract extension, with $15 million guaranteed, including why it's a good deal for the team, and the message it sends from general manager Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales.

    Is Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young in the plans for Dan Morgan & Dave Canales?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 23:19


    Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers trading Jonathan Mingo to the Dallas Cowboys, assessing the 2024 NFL Draft class compared to the 2023 draft and 2022 draft, and if Bryce Young is part of the future plans for general manager Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales.

    Bryce Young leads Carolina Panthers to 23-22 win New Orleans Saints

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 20:24


    Dennis Cox & Chris Lea break down the Carolina Panthers & Bryce Young beating the New Orleans Saints, 23-22, in a 4th quarter comeback despite bad play calling by Dave Canales. Plus, locker room sound from Mike Jackson, J'Tavion Sanders, Robert Hunt, Xavier Legette, and Jadaveon Clowney.

    Bryce Young starting for Carolina Panthers; assessing Diontae Johnson trade by Dan Morgan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 20:47


    Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss Carolina Panthers general Dan Morgan trading Diontae Johnson, and head coach Dave Canales saying Bryce Young is getting another start in place of Andy Dalton.

    Bryce Young looked mediocre for the Carolina Panthers against the Denver Broncos

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 18:19


    Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers losing to the Denver Broncos, 28-14, and how head coach Dave Canales continues to make mistakes.

    Bryce Young to start for Carolina Panthers over injured Andy Dalton vs Denver Broncos

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 24:19


    Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss Bryce Young starting for the Carolina Panthers and head coach Dave Canales at the Denver Broncos after Andy Dalton sprained his thumb in a car accident.

    Carolina Panthers are a complete disaster; lose 40-7 at Washington Commanders

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 19:39


    Dennis Cox & Chris Lea share their frustration of the Carolina Panthers and head coach Dave Canales after a 40-7 loss at the Washington Commanders, including why Chuba Hubbard didn't get more carries early, and why Ejiro Evero isn't doing more as a defensive coordinator.

    Carolina Panthers have tough decisions with Bryce Young, trade deadline with Chuba Hubbard & others

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 27:32


    Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss if the Carolina Panthers should play Bryce Young over Andy Dalton at QB, plus how GM Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales should approach the trade deadline with Chuba Hubbard, Diontae Johnson, Miles Sanders, and others.

    Carolina Panthers are abysmal on defense, lose to Atlanta Falcons, 38-20

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 20:40


    Dennis Cox & Chris Lea react to the Carolina Panthers losing to the Atlanta Falcons, 38-20, with the defense struggling under head coach Dave Canales. Also, locker room interviews with Claudin Cherelus, and Jaycee Horn.

    Jenny Coker, mother of Carolina Panthers WR Jalen Coker, discusses life as an NFL mom

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 6:57


    Dennis Cox was joined by Jenny Coker, mother of Carolina Panther wide receiver Jalen Coker, to discuss being the parent of an NFL player, supporting Jalen through the NFL Draft process, her emotions when Jalen signed with the Panthers, and seeing her son fulfill his dream.

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