Who Should Be The Panthers’ Captains in 2020?
The Panthers only have one team captain returning from 2019 – who are the players most likely to replace those who have left this offseason and wear the ‘C’?
Sam Tecklenburg’s Long Journey From Tight End To Center To Retired…..To Carolina Panther
Can Sam Tecklenburg turn his love of football and his relationship with Matt Rhule into a spot on the Panthers roster?
A Season In Review: Brian Burns’ Rookie Year
Johnny Kinsley returns to explain how good Panthers fans should feel about Brian Burns’ potential, with analysis on what makes him so exciting as well as areas he could show improvement in.
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Film Room: The Defensive Wrinkle Phil Snow Might Use in 2020
Phil Snow used a lot of variation during his time at Baylor and Temple – but this personnel/formation wrinkle might hold the key to the way the Panthers are putting together their secondary.
Running Back Rodney Smith Has An Opportunity – Can He Seize It?
In a running back room that is far from settled, can UDFA Rodney Smith use his talent and experience to secure a roster spot?
Draft Recap
Vincent and Dan go pick-by-pick to talk through who they liked and didn’t like in the 2020 NFL Draft, plus which UDFAs they think can make the roster in 2020 and what kind of fun wrinkles Phil Snow might have planned in the secondary – will he run the weird three safety set he ran at Baylor?
A Little Rusty
Kevin Donnalley and Al Wallace talk the Trai Turner trade, what Russell Okung can do to help this new coaching staff, whether or not the Panthers are actually rebuilding – they are – and take a look at where they need the most help on their roster.
Al Wallace
Former Panthers DE Al Wallace joins the show to talk the 2020 draft, why he thinks Derrick Brown will make a huge impact and how the Panthers remade their defense in one fell swoop. Meanwhile, Josh doesn’t agree with the process, the crew wonders whether Cam will sign anywhere soon and Colin talks RB valuation — plus Cam to Kawann and much, much more!
End Of An Era
Denn, Bobby and Chris are back to attempt to break down the day Panthers fans have dreaded for a long time: the departure of QB1 Cam Newton. Denn is all in on Cam on the Pats, Bobby opens the door to the last few months and Chris compares it to the Kemba Walker situation on this quarantined, Saint Patrick’s Day, LIVE edition full of crazy NFL moves.
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Running Back Rodney Smith Has An Opportunity – Can He Seize It?
In a running back room that is far from settled, can UDFA Rodney Smith use his talent and experience to secure a roster spot?
Film Room: The Developmental Traits That Made Stan Thomas-Oliver A Good Investment
Does this converted receiver have what it takes to play cornerback at the NFL level? A deep dive on the developmental option that is seventh-rounder Stan Thomas-Oliver.
Football Doesn’t Last Forever: How Players Like Chris Manhertz Are Preparing For Life After The Game
While the world has been stuck inside, there has been a lot of Netflix binging, a fair amount of closets being re-organized and home DIY-style projects are at an all-time high - but for NFL players, there's no time for days off. They've had to take this time to...
A Full Panthers 2020 Schedule Breakdown
A game-by-game look at the Panthers 2020 opponents and where they might find some trouble during the season.
The Panthers Need To Sign Another Corner
The Panthers need to make a couple more moves in free agency – and a veteran cornerback should be at the top of their list.
2020 Position Previews
Panthers Cupboard Check: Wide Receivers Position Preview
With DJ Moore and Curtis Samuel at the top of the depth chart, what else is on the roster for the Panthers? Will Jarius Wright return? Any young diamonds in the rough waiting to be discovered?
Panthers Cupboard Check: Cornerbacks Position Preview
What will the Panthers do at cornerback? Will James Bradberry return? Can Donte Jackson improve? What’s the one signing they must make?
Panthers Cupboard Check: Safeties Position Preview
With Eric Reid under contract, is this the year that the Panthers retain Tre Boston and don’t have an obvious hole at safety to begin the offseason?
Player Profiles, Features & Interviews
New Coach. New Owner. New Face. Same Panthers.
Talk of analytics and a new era of football have seen the Panthers make the same decisions they always have – just with slightly new packaging.
Panthers “Building From The Front” With Derrick Brown
Yes, Derrick Brown is going to help the Panthers run defense. But the reason to draft him went much deeper than that – inside the decision to draft Brown and what exactly Matt Rhule, Marty Hurney and Brown himself think he can bring to the team.
How Christian McCaffrey Has Been Training Through The Quarantine
It’s not quite the same as being at Bank of America Stadium, but McCaffrey is using every advantage he can find – including some brotherly love – to stay as ready as possible when teams do take the field on Sundays.
News & Notes
Panthers Signing Free Agent Offensive Lineman
Panthers have brought in guard Michael Schofield on a one-year deal to help shore up the interior of their offensive line.
NFL Making Multiple Contingency Plans For 2020 Season
Will fans be in the stands? Would there be a 14 game season? A 12 game season? Would the NFL forgo the bye week? All options are on the table right now.
Panthers Post-Draft Roster Projection And Depth Chart
When the NFL season starts, who will be on the Panthers roster? One man’s way-too-early roster projection and depth chart as the offseason roster takes shape after the draft.
Analysis
Film Room: The Developmental Traits That Made Stan Thomas-Oliver A Good Investment
Does this converted receiver have what it takes to play cornerback at the NFL level? A deep dive on the developmental option that is seventh-rounder Stan Thomas-Oliver.
Film Room: How Bravvion Roy Can Be A Valuable Piece
The Panthers may have found a diamond in the sixth round in big man Bravvion Roy – but where can he contribute for the Panthers immediately and where does he need to improve?
Film Room: How Troy Pride Can Improve His Game And Start For The Panthers
While Troy Pride still has some developing to do, what can he add to the Panthers defense in 2020 – and what are the traits that Marty Hurney and Matt Rhule saw in him?
Roaring Riot
Photo Gallery: Roaring Riot | ATL Takeover
Some of our favorite photos from the weekend in Atlanta that included tailgating at Cam’s Fellaship Cigar Bar!
Meet The Latest Chapter of the Roaring Riot: Erwin Middle School
Seventh-Grade English Teacher Hunter Bell was allowed to create a club for his students – and the choice for him was simple.
Photo Gallery – Roaring Riot Big Easy Takeover 2019
Some of our favorite pictures from a wild weekend in New Orleans as the Roaring Riot stays undefeated at tailgating!
Practice & Game Recaps
Four Plays That Mattered As The Falcons Beat The Panthers
New coach, same result as the Panthers are blown out in Atlanta by the Falcons to drop to 5-8 on the season.
Six Plays That Mattered as the Panthers Lose Their Fourth In A Row
The Panthers fell to 5-7 on the season, once again failing to score from inside the five-yard line late in the game, this time against the Redskins. Here’s how it happened.
Nine Plays That Mattered As The Panthers Fall To The Saints
In a wild shootout in New Orleans, the Panthers fall to the Saints 34-31 in heartbreaking fashion.
Opinion
The Final Panthers Mock Draft Of Draft SZN
The Panthers fill a lot of holes on defense and add a dynamic weapon on offense in the latest – and final Panthers mock draft – of the offseason.
My 2020 Top 32 Big Board
After watching tape on almost 400 prospects, Vincent Richardson has narrowed it down to his Top 32 players in the 2020 NFL Draft – and yes, it looks different than some other analysts. There’s a reason for that.
Point/Counterpoint: Did the Panthers Make The Right Move Extending Christian McCaffrey?
Two writers argue about whether or not making Christian McCaffrey the highest-paid running back in NFL history was the right move.
Photo Galleries
Photo Gallery: Best Of Away Game Takeovers 2019
Some of our favorite pictures from a WILD 2019 with the Roaring Riot including London, Greeen Bay and every Away Game Experience!
Photo Gallery: Panthers vs Saints | Week 17
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Photo Gallery: Roaring Riot Tailgate With A Purpose Week 17 Equipped By Academy Sports + Outdoors
Some of our favorite pictures from the final Roaring Riot Tailgate of the season!
