Quick Blitz Episode 8: Managing The Game
In this weeks episode, Vashti and Sheena discuss the “game manager” label put on Teddy Bridgewater and if CMC’s absence will be Curtis Samuel’s time to shine.
Film Room: Brian Burns’ Growth As A Pass Rusher
While the defense has been disappointing the first two weeks of the season for the Panthers, the play of Brian Burns has been a spark – now can that spark turn into a fire?
Panthers/Chargers Preview: What The Panthers Need To Do To Escape From LA
The Panthers have one of their final winnable games on the slate coming up this Sunday – how can they come back from LA with their first win of the Matt Rhule Era?
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Running Backs Don’t Matter? We’re About To Find Out
Panthers star Christian McCaffrey’s absence has become a chance to put the “running backs don’t matter” hypothesis to the ultimate test.
One Day Contract: Week 2 Reactions With Joe Person
Joe Person of The Athletic joins the show to talk his overall impressions through a few weeks of Matt Rhule and the rest of the Panthers coaching staff, what the Panthers should do with the Christian McCaffrey situation and how the beginning of the Rhule Era compares to the start of the Rivera Era.
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Go Time
The Riot Network is ecstatic to announce our newest addition the lineup, Quick Blitz! In episode 6, Sheena and Vashti discuss the biggest surprises on the 53-man roster, season expectations/predictions and more.
Joe Person
Joe Person joins the show to talk his overall impressions through a few weeks of Matt Rhule and the rest of the Panthers coaches, what the Panthers should do with the McCaffrey Situation and how the beginning of the Rhule Era compares to the start of the Rivera Era.
Take Warning
Luckily #DennHateWeek is historically the shortest week of the year….because it’s Déjà vu back here as the Bruins and Hurricanes meet again in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Chris, Bobby and Denn fire off their pregame trash talk, they talk Teddy Bridgewater’s latest Twitter reach out, Tre Boston’s elevated role on the Defense, how the NFL is handling COVID-19 and much more.
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Latest Reports
Panthers/Chargers Preview: What The Panthers Need To Do To Escape From LA
The Panthers have one of their final winnable games on the slate coming up this Sunday – how can they come back from LA with their first win of the Matt Rhule Era?
Quick Blitz Episode 8: Managing The Game
In this weeks episode, Vashti and Sheena discuss the “game manager” label put on Teddy Bridgewater and if CMC’s absence will be Curtis Samuel’s time to shine.
Running Backs Don’t Matter? We’re About To Find Out
Panthers star Christian McCaffrey’s absence has become a chance to put the “running backs don’t matter” hypothesis to the ultimate test.
Film Room: Brian Burns’ Growth As A Pass Rusher
While the defense has been disappointing the first two weeks of the season for the Panthers, the play of Brian Burns has been a spark – now can that spark turn into a fire?
One Day Contract: Week 2 Reactions With Joe Person
Joe Person of The Athletic joins the show to talk his overall impressions through a few weeks of Matt Rhule and the rest of the Panthers coaching staff, what the Panthers should do with the Christian McCaffrey situation and how the beginning of the Rhule Era compares to the start of the Rivera Era.
Player Profiles, Features & Interviews
Joie de Football: Matt Rhule Wants Panthers To Play With “Spirit Of Joy”
With spirited effort even in a disappointing loss, Panthers’ Week 1 performance a sign the message is getting through.
The Jimmies & Joe Brady: Beyond Schematics with the Panthers Offensive Coordinator
“Prove it” or not, Joe Brady primed to show he’s more than just a schematic wiz in Week 1 against the Raiders.
“The Guys You See In Here, This Is Our Squad”: Inside Teddy Bridgewater’s Unofficial Minicamp
An oral history of how offseason workouts between one QB and one WR turned into a mini-camp featuring the entire Panthers offense brought together by Teddy Bridgewater.
News & Notes
How The Panthers Can Learn From Their “Ugly Game” In Tampa Bay
The Panthers played an “ugly game” yesterday – but in a year like this, they’ll need to learn from those ugly games to play in the better-looking ones later.
Tom Brady is on a Pick Six streak – Can the Panthers End Theirs?
As Buccaneers QB keeps throwing Pick Sixes, Panthers may have a chance to end their own dry spell.
Growing Pains For Panthers Young Secondary In Week 1 Loss
Panthers depth issues in the secondary rear their head early in the season as the Panthers can’t stop the Raiders in Week 1 loss.
2020 Position Previews
Panthers Quarterback Position Preview – Grier The Odd Man Out?
Is PJ Walker the odds-on favorite to be Teddy Bridgewater’s backup? And why should Panthers fans feel good about Cam Newton’s replacement – all that and more as we dive into the QB position.
Panthers Cupboard Check: Offensive Line Position Preview
While the Panthers’ offensive line had it’s issues in 2019, the Panthers surprisingly may not be in for a lot of turnover in 2020.
Panthers Cupboard Check: Interior Defensive Line Position Preview
With KK Short returning to full health but most of the rest of the roster leaving in free agency, what do the Panthers need to do to shore up the defensive tackle spot?
Analysis
Film Room: Brian Burns’ Growth As A Pass Rusher
While the defense has been disappointing the first two weeks of the season for the Panthers, the play of Brian Burns has been a spark – now can that spark turn into a fire?
Yetur Gross-Matos Ready To Contribute On Young Panthers Defense
The second round rookie shows enough promise as a pass rusher, but does Johnny Kinsley think Yetur Gross-Matos is a flawed prospect that could also use work if he is to succeed at the next level for the Panthers – how can he improve?
Finding A Comp For Jeremy Chinn Isn’t Easy
Matt Rhule has shown an example of how Jeremy Chinn might be used for the Panthers – but is his body type and skillset actually closer to Derwin James than another player?
Roaring Riot
Roaring Riot Is Proud To Present: Homegatin’!
The Ringleader of the Roaring Riot introduces the newest way to tailgate if you don’t feel comfortable doing so in a big crowd in 2020.
State Of The Roaring Riot 2020
The Ringleader of the Roaring Riot talks about why right now is the hardest time to be a Panthers fan – but he’s not going anywhere.
Upstate Riot Helps Thomas Davis To Donate Toys This Christmas
The Upstate Riot got together to ensure that the holiday season was a special one for one family.
Practice & Game Recaps
Dispatches From Panthers Training Camp: A Scrimmage In The Stadium
The Panthers practiced inside an eerily empty Bank Of America Stadium today – who stood out? Who had a bad day? The details are inside.
Dispatches From Panthers Training Camp: McCaffrey Still Unstoppable
A sloppy day out on the practice fields leads to some correction from the coaches – plus a look at the best player on the field, how the offensive line is gelling and more.
Dispatches From Panthers Training Camp: War Of Attrition
Players are beginning to get nicked up, a specialist is failing to impress but a wide receiver is showing more skills than the Panthers originally bargained for in today’s training camp observations.
Opinion
Running Backs Don’t Matter? We’re About To Find Out
Panthers star Christian McCaffrey’s absence has become a chance to put the “running backs don’t matter” hypothesis to the ultimate test.
What Defines A Successful 2020 for The Carolina Panthers?
Matt Rhule seeks to make 2020 Panthers overachievers. And the recent past shows what that may look like.
Pretty Boy Football: As Fast As They Are, Panthers Need To Toughen Up
While Carolina touts its speed, need to be physical up front and all around offense can’t be ignored – can they balance physicality and speed in order to make the most of both?
Photo Galleries
Photo Gallery: Roaring Riot Watch Party – Week 1
Photo Gallery: The Best Of Luke Kuechly
I was lucky enough to photograph Luke Kuechly for the past two seasons. Here are some of my favorite shots of the best linebacker in Panthers history.
Photo Gallery: Best Of Roaring Riot Tailgate With A Purpose
Some of our favorite pics from this season’s Tailgate With A Purpose! Thanks to all of our partners for making the tailgate possible!
