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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers being competitive with Bryce Young and head coach Dave Canales, and where the team is growing.
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.
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.
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.
Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss if Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales believes in Bryce Young as a long-term solution at quarterback.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.