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The Carolina Panthers return home to Bank of America Stadium to face the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football. Panthers QB Bryce Young will make his home debut under the lights in primetime, hoping to bounce back from a two-interception performance in the Week 1 loss at Atlanta.Julian Council and Locked on Saints host Ross Jackson discuss the biggest storylines, key matchups/players, and paths to victory in this NFC South matchup.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Jase MedicalSave more than $360 by getting these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical plus an additional $20 off by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com. BetterHelpThis podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. If you’re thinking of starting therapy, give BetterHelp a try. Visit BetterHelp.com/Lockedon today to get 10% off your first month.PrizePicksGo to PrizePicks.com/lockedonnfl and use code lockedonnfl for a first deposit match up to $100!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNFL fo

The state of the Carolina Panthers wide receiver core was a topic of discussion entering the 2023 NFL season. The Panthers opted to trade away top receiver DJ Moore to the Chicago Bears in order to obtain the No. 1 overall pick, which led them to Bryce Young. In an attempt to rebuild the wide receiver room, Carolina added veterans Adam Thielen, DJ Chark, and Damiere Byrd and drafted rookie Jonathan Mingo.Unfortunately, to this point, it's been a snakebitten group as Byrd was placed on IR during camp and is no longer with the team, Byrd missed the opener in Atlanta, and Thielen along with a few others have dealt with injuries. Even more concerning was the Panthers wide receivers catching eight passes on 15 targets for a lowly 63 yards. How concerned should the organization be about its wide receiver room heading into Week 2?Julian Council answers this question among other listener questions in this week's edition of the Weekly Wednesday Mailbag on Locked On Panthers.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Jase M

The Carolina Panthers left Atlanta licking their wounds following a, 24-10, Week 1 loss that saw Carolina turn the ball over three times leading to 17 Falcons points. While it wasn't an ideal start to the Frank Reich-Bryce Young era in Carolina, Reich did find some things to build off of. Julian Council reacts to Reich's Monday press conference.Julian also takes some time to look at the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly from the Panthers Week 1 loss at Atlanta.Plus, the Panthers roster is back to 53 active players, and a look at snap counts from Sunday's game.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Jase MedicalSave more than $360 by getting these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical plus an additional $20 off by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com. BetterHelpThis podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. If you’re thinking of starting therapy, give BetterHelp a try. Visit BetterHelp.com/Lockedon today to get 10% off your first month.PrizePicksGo to PrizePicks.com/lockedonnfl and use code lockedonnfl

New season, same story. The Carolina Panthers opened up the 2023 NFL season with a 24-10 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, thanks in part to three turnovers that led to 17 Falcons points. Panthers rookie quarterback, Bryce Young, making his first career start, added to the turnover total, throwing two interceptions on the day. Julian Council breaks down the Panthers mistake-filled day along with Young's debut.In the past two seasons, the Panthers have dealt with injuries to their two starting cornerbacks, Donte Jackson and Jaycee Horn. Entering 2023, the hope was that the pair could finally put together a full season without injuries. Unfortunately, the Panthers couldn't get through a half, as Horn went down before halftime with a hamstring injury. Julian discusses the impact of Horn's injury on the Panthers season moving forward.Plus, Brian Burns and the Panthers defense have a strong outing and other takeaways from the season-opening loss.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Jase MedicalSave more than $360 by g

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs kicked off the season against the Detroit Lions. Aaron Rodgers makes his New York Jets debut. The Dallas Cowboys and Dak Prescott try to prove their standing in the NFC East against Daniel Jones and the New York Giants. Derek Carr makes his New Orleans Saints debut. Sean Payton and Russell Wilson drama in Denver. Do we believe in the San Francisco 49ers? Who should be on week one upset alert? Are we handing the Arizona Cardinals the number one pick already?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Harry'sGet your best shave ever this summer with Harry’s razors and skin care products. Get a $13 Starter Set for just $3 at harrys.com/NFL. PrizePicksGo to PrizePicks.com/LOCKEDONNFL and use code LOCKEDONNFL for a first deposit match up to $100!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNFL for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. NutrafolTake the first step to visibly thicker, healthier hair. For a limited

The Carolina Panthers are two days away from their season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. Heading into that matchup there are a lot of questions surrounding the health status of several key players, including wide receivers Adam Thielen and DJ Chark. If both are unable to play on Sunday, can the Panthers overcome their absence? Julian Council provides his three keys to victory for the Panthers on Sunday.Another players whose status remains in doubt on Sunday is Brian Burns. Burns is currently staging a "hold-in" as he awaits a new contract. Good news came down the pike on Wednesday as San Francisco 49ers star Nick Bosa agreed to a mega deal. The common refrain has been that Burns would wait to see the numbers on Bosa's deal before coming to terms with the Panthers. Will a deal be agreed to before Sunday? If not, will Burns play?What should fans expect from the Panthers on Sunday? Julian explains why he's unsure of what the team will look like as they open the 2023 season.Support Us By Supporting Our Spons

The Carolina Panthers will head down I-85 South for the first of two regular-season meetings against their NFC South division rival Atlanta Falcons. It's the dawn of a new era as Frank Reich begins his regime as the Panthers head coach in the same city where he started the franchise's first game as its quarterback. Starting for Reich under center will be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Bryce Young. Can Reich and Young kickstart this new era of Panthers football with a win over their hated rival?Julian Council and Locked On Falcons host Aaron Freeman discuss the biggest storylines, matchups to watch, and the most important players, and provide their keys to victory.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Harry'sGet your best shave ever this summer with Harry’s razors and skin care products. Get a $13 Starter Set for just $3 at harrys.com/NFL.  PrizePicksGo to PrizePicks.com/LOCKEDONNFL and use code LOCKEDONNFL for a first deposit match up to $100!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account

The Carolina Panthers and Brian Burns continue to work toward an extension as the clock ticks down to gameday on Sunday and the potential reality that Burns does that play. While the Panthers are among the league leaders in salary cap space, Burns isn't the only player in need of a new deal. Defensive starters Jeremy Chinn and Frankie Luvu are both slated to be free agents come March. Derrick Brown, who the Panthers exercised his fifth-year option this past May, would ideally be extended around that time as well. Do the Panthers have the cap space to keep all four? Julian Council discusses what role the cap will play in these upcoming and current negotiations.Aside from Burns' hold-in, the biggest news of the week is the Panthers Week 1 matchup in Atlanta. What are the keys to victory and what would define success excluding a winning scoreline? Julian answers those questions among other listener questions in this week's edition of the Weekly Wednesday Mailbag on Locked On Panthers.Support Us By Supporting Our

The Carolina Panthers may be without its top player come Sunday when they travel to Atlanta to face the division rival Falcons. Two-time Pro Bowl outside linebacker Brian Burns is currently staging a "hold-in" as negotiations for an extension have stalled between Burns' camp and the organization. Burns began this tactic last Thursday as he wasn't present on the practice field but was in the building for meetings that day. Things came to a head on Monday, when Burns was absent for the team's first walkthrough of Week 1, calling into doubt whether he'd be on the field on Monday. Julian Council explains why he believes the Panthers have no leverage and need to end this now.What is Brian Burns worth? Julian takes a look at comparable players salaries and tries to envision what kind of deal Burns and the team could agree upon.If a deal isn't done by Sunday, will Burns sit out? Julian discusses the likelihood that Panthers star pass rusher misses the Week 1 bout in Atlanta.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Harr

Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season is here for the Carolina Panthers. Frank Reich and Bryce Young will make their debuts on Sunday afternoon as the Panthers travel to Atlanta to face the rival Falcons. There's been a lot of change this offseason and with that a lot of excitement from the fan base. Julian Council provides his thoughts on what reasonable expectations should be for the Carolina Panthers heading into 2023.Panthers Pro Bowl outside linebacker Brian Burns was absent from the team's walkthrough on Monday. When speaking to the media Monday afternoon, Reich said Burns missed personal of a "personal matter". Although, Burns was in the building for meetings. When asked if he was concerned about Burns sitting out Week 1 at Atlanta, Reich did acknowledge the possibility that he could be without Burns on Sunday. Julian reacts to the ongoing contract negotiations between Burns and the organization.The injury bug continues to plague the team heading into the season. The latest casualty is Marquis Haynes as he was

Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer addressed the media on Thursday morning providing his insights into the organizations decision-making as the team's current roster sits at 52 players. Fitterer explained why the team moved on from 2022 draft pick Matt Corral as well as offered up his thoughts on the overall roster construction with Frank Reich as the head coach. Julian Council gives his takeaways from what Fitterer had to say on Thursday.The latest roster changes led to several former Panthers draft picks across the past few seasons to find themselves on the outside looking in. Notably, several of these players were drafted by Fitterer and the previous coaching staff. Should there be a concern about the misses?Julian Council answers this question among others in this week's edition of the Weekly Friday Mailbag on Locked on Panthers.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNFL for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tic

Did Derek Carr save the NFC South from quarterback purgatory? Is it Matthew Stafford’s division, or do Geno Smith and Brock Purdy make waves in the NFC West this season? Does no one respect Dak Prescott in the NFC East? Does anyone challenge Joe Burrow in the AFC North? Who is the best QB in each NFL division? Locked On’s Ultimate NFL Preview, episode 1 breaks down which QB takes the top spot with all 32 NFL hosts across the Locked On Podcast Network. In the next episode, our hosts break down which NFL teams that missed the playoffs last season will have the best shot at making the playoffs this season. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNFL for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed.Underdog FantasyThis episode is sponsored by Underdog Fantasy! Sign up HERE with the promo code LOCKEDON to get your first deposit DOUBLED up to $100.Must be 18+ (19+ in Alabama and Nebraska, 21+ in Massachusetts and

The Carolina Panthers were successful in their attempt to add players to the roster following Tuesday afternoon's cutdown. Carolina added three players from the waiver wire, claiming former Saints tackle Calvin Throckmorton, former Jets linebacker Claudin Cherelus, and former 49ers cornerback D'Shawn Jamison.To clear the three roster spots, the team waived quarterback Matt Corral, wide receiver Derek Wright, and linebacker Chandler Wooten.Julian Council discusses what each of the new additions brings to Carolina and reacts to Corral being cut and what that move signifies.Panthers head coach Frank Reich met with the media on Wednesday afternoon to share his perspective on the collection of roster moves over the past few days. Julian provides his takeaways from Reich's availability.Plus, the Panthers practice squad begins the take shape, and what questions still remain on the 53?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNFL for $20 off your

The Carolina Panthers announced their initial 53-man roster on Tuesday afternoon. Julian Council goes through the team's transactions throughout the day and provides his takeaways.Now that the roster is set for the moment, what moves may the Panthers make when the waiver wire opens on Wednesday? How different will the Panthers roster look by Monday?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNFL for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed.Underdog FantasyThis episode is sponsored by Underdog Fantasy! Sign up HERE with the promo code LOCKEDON to get your first deposit DOUBLED up to $100.Must be 18+ (19+ in Alabama and Nebraska, 21+ in Massachusetts and Arizona) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www dot ncpgambling.org; In Arizona call 1-800-NEXT-STEP; in New York, Call 1-877-8-HOPENY; in Tennessee, call 1-800-889-9789eBa

The Carolina Panthers along with the other 31 NFL franchises will need to cut their roster down to 53 men come 4 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon. Will Carolina keep three quarterbacks? How will wide receiver injuries impact the numbers? Which offensive linemen have positioned themselves to be backups? Julian Council provides his final 53-man roster projection.Once the roster decisions are made the roster isn't final. Julian looks at other moves that could be made once the post-roster cutdown waiver wire is open.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNFL for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed.Underdog FantasyThis episode is sponsored by Underdog Fantasy! Sign up HERE with the promo code LOCKEDON to get your first deposit DOUBLED up to $100.Must be 18+ (19+ in Alabama and Nebraska, 21+ in Massachusetts and Arizona) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your pl

The Carolina Panthers wrapped up their preseason on Friday Night losing, 26-17, against the Detroit Lions. The Panthers new-look offense has had its ups and downs throughout the first two preseason contests but Bryce Young and the first-team unit showed life by putting together two scoring drives, including Young's first touchdown pass to Adam Thielen. Julian Council provides his final thoughts on the Panthers offense heading into the regular season.There were several roster spots up for grabs on Friday evening. Notably, a spot as the sixth wide receiver which appears to be Derek Wright's, as he ran with the first-team. Julian looks at the Panthers roster bubble as the team prepares for cutdown day on Tuesday.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNFL for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed.Underdog FantasyThis episode is sponsored by Underdog Fantasy! Sign up HERE with the promo code LOCKEDON to g

The Carolina Panthers preseason campaign comes to an end tonight as they host the Detroit Lions. So far, the Panthers have had a preseason that's left a lot to be desired from its fan base as the starting offense has sputtered and the defense has had its own lapse through the two contests against the Jets and Giants. Knowing that preseason games don't count toward the win-loss total, how much weight should fans put into the Panthers performances?Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer is included among the holdovers from the Matt Rhule era. Fitterer arrived in Carolina during the 2021 offseason, a year after Rhule, and has had his fair share of ups and downs as a first-time GM. Now that the new coaching staff is here, should Fitterer's job status be tied directly to their performance this year?Since opening camp late last month, the Panthers have suffered several injuries to its wide receiver core. Is depth starting to become a concern?Julian Council answers all of these questions and more in this week's edit

The Carolina Panthers have a few decisions to make following Friday night's preseason finale against the Detroit Lions. The big question is: who will be on the team's initial 53-man roster come 4 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon? Players who are on the roster bubble will get one final chance to impress the staff on Friday night. Julian Council assesses the key position battles that will play out on Friday and provides a look at the players sitting on the cutline heading into the game.Plus, Frank Reich provides one final update heading into the preseason finale.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Harry'sGet your best shave ever this summer with Harry’s razors and skin care products. Get a $13 Starter Set for just $3 at harrys.com/NFL.  GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNFL for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed.birddogsGo to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNFL or enter promo code LOCKEDONNFL for a white tech hat with any order. You won’t want to

The Carolina Panthers will conclude their preseason schedule on Friday night as they welcome the Detroit Lions to Bank of America Stadium. The preseason finale will give the Panthers a good chance to see what the Lions have to offer, as the two teams are set to meet again during the regular season. More importantly, it's the final chance for a Panthers offense that has struggled to find consistency this preseason to get valuable game reps. Julian Council discusses this along with four other things fans should be watching during the Panthers preseason finale.Friday night is also the last chance for players on the roster bubble to impress. Julian looks at some of the individuals that find themselves near the cutline heading into the weekend.Plus, Panthers head coach Frank Reich provided several roster and injury updates on Tuesday afternoon.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Harry'sGet your best shave ever this summer with Harry’s razors and skin care products. Get a $13 Starter Set for just $3 at harrys.com

The Carolina Panthers made a surprise transaction on Monday announcing that the team has waived projected starting nose tackle Marquan McCall. McCall was one of the few Rhule-era holdovers on the defensive line who appeared to be a fit in defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero's 3-4 scheme but Panthers head coach Frank Reich claimed that McCall wasn't "a fit" for the system moving forward. Julian Council discusses the impact of McCall's release and the message it sends to the roster as the team sits a week away from roster cutdowns.After a dissapointing performance in the Panthers preseason opener, the team bounced back with a solid outing at the Giants on Friday night. Julian looks back at what he learned following week two of the Panthers preseason.Plus, a look at which players help and hurt their cause to make the final 53-man roster.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Harry'sGet your best shave ever this summer with Harry’s razors and skin care products. Get a $13 Starter Set for just $3 at harrys.com/NFL.