Episodes

  • Al Wallace joins the show and says these Panthers remind him of the 2000s teams

    Al Wallace joins the show and says these Panthers remind him of the 2000s teams
    Apr 8 2026
    Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporter Alex Zietlow and columnist Scott Fowler discuss the best draft nights in Panthers history and a position the team doesn't need to add to in a few weeks (1:20). Then, they are joined by Panthers legend Al Wallace to discuss the upcoming draft, how last year's team should cede to even better results this year and Al's path to the NFL (9:05). Finally, Alex and Scott give grades to the first two drafts under Panthers GM Dan Morgan (35:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Dave Canales updates from Jonathan Brooks to new defense look + Sam Martin joins the show

    Dave Canales updates from Jonathan Brooks to new defense look + Sam Martin joins the show
    Apr 1 2026
    Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow talk about Mike's recent catch up with Dave Canales and what he said about Jonathon Brooks' role for next season (1:50), what could happen at the center position (4:10), and whether or not we could see a new look on defense (7:15). Then, they are joined by punter Sam Martin to chat about re-signing with Carolina, the art of the onside kick and his memories at App State (10:25). Finally, Mike and Alex ask each other what lowkey draft need the Panthers should consider targeting. (29:15) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • Immediate draft needs for the Panthers + Claudin Cherelus joins the show

    Immediate draft needs for the Panthers + Claudin Cherelus joins the show
    Mar 25 2026
    Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow follow recent comments made by GM Dan Morgan about "best available player" and look at the immediate draft needs for the Panthers (1:18). They also rate the Andy Dalton trade to Philadelphia: like, love, or leave? (5:50) Then, they are joined by special teams ace/ILB Claudin Cherelus to chat about his offseason, his Pro Day memories and growing up in Haiti (12:00). Finally, Mike and Alex chat other recent signing by the team (27:20) and what Mike has seen at recent Pro Days (36:55). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Love, like, leave with second wave free agents + Thomas Incoom joins the show

    Love, like, leave with second wave free agents + Thomas Incoom joins the show
    Mar 18 2026
    Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow look at the second wave of free agents signed by the team and say whether they love, like or leave on Rasheed Walker, John Metchie, Luke Fortner and Stone Forsythe (1:15). Then they are joined by special teams ace/OLB Thomas Incoom to chat about his offseason, re-signing with Carolina as a free agent and what fans can expect from new LB Jaelan Phillips (13:40). Finally, Mike and Alex chat other recent re-signs by the Panthers (22:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Big names headed to Panthers in free agency: How would we rate those moves?

    Big names headed to Panthers in free agency: How would we rate those moves?
    Mar 11 2026
    Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow dig into the first couple days of free agency as the Panthers agree to terms with edge rusher Jaelan Phillips and linebacker Devin Lloyd. They discuss whether they love, like or leave the signings of Phillips, Lloyd and QB Kenny Pickett (1:50). Then they quickly recap some of the players who re-signed with the team and what the next steps could be for GM Dan Morgan and company (25:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • Which free agents should the Panthers pursue + who should they bring back?

    Which free agents should the Panthers pursue + who should they bring back?
    Mar 4 2026
    Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow are back from the NFL Combine and ready to dig into the offseason. First up, who are three realistic free agents that the Panthers could pursue? (4:15) Then they look at some non-free agent targets that the team could consider (24:00) as well as some players that they could bring back for next season (29:10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • Reports from the Combine: New offensive playcaller, GM on future of Mays, Rico

    Reports from the Combine: New offensive playcaller, GM on future of Mays, Rico
    Feb 25 2026
    Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow come to you from Indianapolis and the NFL Combine and start out with the news that Brad Idzik will take over play-calling on offense from Dave Canales (0:55) and what that means for Dave's role now (6:15). Then they recap their conversation with GM Dan Morgan, who talked about the future of free agents Cade Mays and Rico Dowdle (13:03), a potential move away from Andy Dalton (16:40) and some back-up QB options (20:05) as well as how they want to "attack" linebackers this offseason (23:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Is Bradley Chubb a fit for the Panthers? + What Darrell Bevell brings to Carolina

    Is Bradley Chubb a fit for the Panthers? + What Darrell Bevell brings to Carolina
    Feb 18 2026
    Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow talk about recently released Bradley Chubb and whether or not he would make sense for the Panthers (2:50) and what Darrell Bevell's hire means for the offensive side (10:00). Then they discuss the big questions they have ahead of the NFL Combine (19:25) and which Day 3 pick from last year's draft could make a leap next season (28:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins