Earning the Right to Win: What Matt Rhule Can Learn From Mentor Tom Coughlin
Five important insights Panthers head coach can glean from the NFL great he worked under in New York – and how Coughlin and Rhule’s relationship means more than you know.
Panthers Preseason Reportedly Cut In Half
The Panthers are currently scheduled to travel to New England to face former QB Cam Newton on August 20th and to Baltimore and take on 2019 MVP Lamar Jackson on the 30th – will that change?
Film Room: Why The Panthers Coaching Staff Is Excited About Juston Burris
The Panthers coaching staff is really excited about Juston Burris – take a look at what they saw in him in Cleveland and a preview of how he might be used in the Carolina defense.
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Not What You Think: Scorched Earth
Cam Newton is a New England Patriot. What?
The guys break down the former Panthers MVP QB joining Bill Belichick and the Patriots and how the narrative on Cam Newton has literally changed overnight. Denn gives his Boston perspective on the move, they talk the state of the 2020 Panthers with emphasis on the secondary and Chris watches weird movies.
Carolina Panthers Under The Most Pressure In 2020
On changing Panthers, pressure is on young stars and aging veterans alike. Can Curtis Samuel, Graham Gano and others step up and prove their worth?
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.
Sheena Quick
Sheena Quick joins the show to talk about who has the most to lose when reporters get kicked out of the locker room, training camp thoughts, whether Marty’s job is tied to Cam’s success or failure in New England and try to figure out who would be the guy who fans will yell at when they want their autograph. Plus happy thoughts and much, much more!
Scorched Earth
Cam Newton is a New England Patriot. What?
The guys break down the former Panthers MVP QB joining Belichick and the Pats and how the narrative on Cam has literally changed overnight. Denn gives his Boston perspective on the move, they talk the state of the 2020 Panthers with emphasis on the secondary and more!
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Latest Reports
Training Camp Set To Begin On Time, But Panthers Working On Contingency Plans
Whether it’s quarantining a quarterback, not having Matt Rhule at practice or creating a gameday experience out of just those on the sidelines, the Panthers are ready to face whatever training camp – and the 2020 season – looks like.
Five Young(ish) Panthers Primed To Take Advantage of New Youth Movement
The Panthers will have a lot of room on their roster for young players to get playing time – can players like Ian Thomas, Juston Burris and others take advantage?
Panthers Player Impact Committee Partners With Lenovo To Donate Laptops
The donation of 600 Chromebooks will make a huge difference for those children who will be forced to utilize distance learning over the course of the next few years – and the Panthers wanted to be involved.
Film Room: Strengths & Weaknesses of Tahir Whitehead, Starting Middle Linebacker
After examining the film, it appears that Tahir Whitehead fills a specific role at middle linebacker for the Carolina Panthers – what can he do…and what shouldn’t he be tasked with when the Panthers hit the field?
Joe Brady Reveals Plans For McCaffrey, Samuel & Rest of Panthers Weapons in 2020
The Panthers offense isn’t hurting for weapons – here’s how new offensive coordinator Joe Brady plans to use all of them.
Player Profiles, Features & Interviews
Five Young(ish) Panthers Primed To Take Advantage of New Youth Movement
The Panthers will have a lot of room on their roster for young players to get playing time – can players like Ian Thomas, Juston Burris and others take advantage?
No OTAs? No Minicamps? No Problem For Tre Boston.
After having joined teams late in training camp in the past, the prospect of a limited offseason doesn’t phase Tre Boston – and neither does being a team leader for the Panthers.
For Juston Burris, Playing For The Panthers “A Dream Come True”
Safety Juston Burris has lived in Charlotte for the entirety of his NFL career – and now, for the first time, he’ll get to work where he lives – and the Panthers are hoping he can be a big part of the future.
News & Notes
How Matt Rhule is Navigating This Rocky Offseason
A global pandemic, huge turnover in the roster and now nationwide protests – Matt Rhule’s transition to the NFL has been anything but ideal.
Luke Kuechly Likely To Join Panthers Scouting Staff
The Carolina former linebacker appears likely to join the team as a pro scout, where he can use his penchant for breaking down tape to continue to help the Panthers.
Panthers Partner With Boys & Girls Club In Multi-Year Partnership
The Boys & Girls Club will now be the presenting sponsor of the Panthers Kids Club, in addition to other opportunities and events with the Panthers.
2020 Position Previews
Panthers Cupboard Check: Edge Rushers Position Preview
Will Brian Burns and Christian Miller be the starters on the outside come August or will the Panthers bring back at least one familiar veteran on the outside?
Panthers Cupboard Check: Running Backs Position Preview
Will it be another year of McCaffrey and some other guys or will Bonnafon and others get a chance to actually carry the ball in 2020?
Panthers Cupboard Check: Quarterbacks Position Preview
The biggest question facing the Carolina Panthers this offseason overshadows the Panthers quarterback class heading into 2020 – what will happen with Cam?
Analysis
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.
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?
Roaring Riot
Roaring Riot Tailgate With A Purpose Week 11 Photo Gallery: Equipped by Academy Sports + Outdoors
Some of our favorite pictures from the Roaring Riot tailgate ahead of the Panthers Week 11 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons!
Roaring Riot Tailgate Photo Gallery Week 9 Powered by Academy Sports + Outdoors
Some our favorite pictures from this weekend’s Roaring Riot Tailgate With A Purpose – Equipped by Academy Sports + Outdoor!
Roaring Riot Foundation Donates Panthers Tickets To Charlotte High School
The Roaring Riot Foundation donated 65 Panthers tickets to the West Charlotte High Marching Band for this Sunday’s game with the Tennessee Titans.
Practice & Game Recaps
Six Plays That Mattered As The Panthers Are Embarrassed By The Falcons
The Panthers couldn’t get out of their own way as they lost 29-3 to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Here’s how it happened.
Seven Plays That Mattered As The Packers Beat The Panthers
The Panthers Fell 24-16 to the Green Bay Packers on a snowy evening in Green Bay – here were the plays that mattered.
Eight Plays That Mattered As The Panthers Beat the Titans
The Panthers used a strong pass rush to help generate turnovers and then leaned on Christian McCaffrey to beat the Tennessee Titans 30-20 at Bank of America Stadium. Here’s how it happened.
Opinion
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.
Moving Greg Little To Guard Would Be A Bad Idea
Marty Hurney mentioned position flexibility – and it appears they’re thinking about moving Greg Little inside in 2020 – here’s why they should keep him at left tackle.
What Is The Panthers Plan For The Post-Newton Era?
Three paths that the offseason thus far has set the Panthers to walk down for the 2020 offseason – which one will they choose?
Photo Galleries
Photo Gallery: Mint City Collective Welcomes MLS To Charlotte
Some of our favorite photos from the MLS coming to Charlotte, featuring the Mint City Collective!
Photo Gallery: Roaring Riot Tailgate With A Purpose Week 15 Equipped by Academy Sports + Outdoor
Some of our favorite pictures from this week’s Roaring Riot tailgate, equipped by Academy Sports + Outdoors!
Photo Gallery: Panthers vs Seahawks | Week 15
Some of our favorite pictures from the Panthers 30-24 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
