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The Carolina Panthers headed to New York to face the Giants in Week 2 of the NFL Preseason hoping to bounce back from a shaky opener vs. the Jets. Despite the 21-19 result, the Panthers showed an overall improvement, particularly from an offensive line that struggled mightily.Julian Council provided his takeaways from Bryce Young's second outing as a Panther along with his thoughts on an offense that once again sputtered out of the gate.Fourth-round pick Chandler Zavala started and played every first-team rep at right guard on Friday night. Is he now the favorite to fill in for Austin Corbett?Plus, Julian provided his thoughts on the Panthers defensive performance along with the battle at QB3 between Matt Corral and Jake Luton.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 purch

The Carolina Panthers face off against the New York Giants on Friday night for the second of three preseason games ahead of the 2023 regular season. Following last Saturday's matchup against the Jets, there have been plenty of questions asked about the Panthers offensive lines' performance. One position that has demanded the most answer is right guard. While Austin Corbett continues to rehab from a torn ACL suffered in January, the Panthers are trying to find a suitable replacement. Could the answer lie outside of the roster? Should the Panthers look to sign a veteran free agent to fill the position in Corbett's absence?Julian Council answers this question among other listener questions in this week's edition of the Weekly Friday Mailbag on Locked On Panthers.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!NutrafolTake the first step to visibly thicker, healthier hair. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com/men

The Carolina Panthers head to the Big Apple on Friday night to face the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in Week Two of the NFL Preseason. The Panthers are coming off of a disappointing Week 1 performance, where the offensive line struggles of the past reared its ugly head once again. How will that unit respond against a talented Giants defensive front?Julian Council and Locked on Giants host Patricia Traina link up for a special preseason Crossover Thursday episode to preview the key matchups, roster bubble players, and much more.Plus, Julian reacts to the latest injury report and how that could impact the Panthers pending 53-man roster decision.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!NutrafolTake the first step to visibly thicker, healthier hair. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com/men and enter the promo code LOCKEDONMLB. Underdog FantasyThis episode is sponsored by Underdog Fantasy! Sign up HER

The Carolina Panthers had an uninspiring outing in their preseason opener against the New York Jets on Saturday but the team and coaching staff are working diligently to clean up the issues from the weekend. While a lot was bad, there was some good to come out of the team's preseason debut. Julian Council lists what he needs to see from the team on Friday night when they face the New York Giants in Week 2 of the preseason.The Panthers offensive line group went from being lauded as the strength of the team to being lambasted as a potential weakness following the subpar performance against the Jets. Immediately following the game, offensive line coach James Campen held a meeting with the position room. Campen met with the media on Tuesday afternoon to discuss how his unit can get back to its previously celebrated status.Plus, offensive coordinator Thomas Brown, wide receiver DJ Chark, and offensive lineman Austin Corbett provided their thoughts on the preseason opener and where the team is at heading into Frida

On Saturday, the Carolina Panthers ended a strong week and productive Training Camp poorly as they were handled by the New York Jets, 27-0, in the team's preseason opener. There were a few positives like Bryce Young showing the ability to take a hit and handle pressure well but that also comes with the negative of the offensive line allowing far too much pressure on Saturday afternoon. Julian Council discusses what he learned about the team during its preseason opener.The preseason is a good time for the bottom of the roster and fringe players to earn their way onto the 53-man roster. Julian highlighted players who helped their cause and those who did not.Plus, Frank Reich outlined when he hopes to have his starting offensive line settled.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!NutrafolTake the first step to visibly thicker, healthier hair. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com/men and enter the promo

The Carolina Panthers opened the preseason on Saturday afternoon against the New York Jets where Bryce Young made his Panthers debut at Bank of America Stadium. While Young's first game in a Panthers uniform caused excitement the afternoon left a few concerns on the Panthers roster, in particular on the offensive line. Julian Council provides his takeaways from Young's debut and the Panthers preseason opener.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!NutrafolTake the first step to visibly thicker, healthier hair. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com/men and enter the promo code LOCKEDONMLB. 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

The Carolina Panthers host the New York Jets on Saturday at Bank of America Stadium for their preseason opener. The Panthers just concluded Training Camp along with a day of joint practices with the Jets, which helped Frank Reich gain an understanding of where his team is at. What is more important to Reich, practice performances or how a player performs during the preseason?The Panthers appear to have a ton of depth in the secondary, particularly at safety, how could the numbers work in that group as roster cutdowns near in a few weeks?On Sunday, the Panthers finally acquired the services of a veteran edge rusher by signing Justin Houston. Is the team likely to add any more free agent additions during the preseason?Julian Council answers these listener questions and more in this week's edition of the Weekly Friday Mailbag on Locked On Panthers.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!birddogsGo to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNFL or enter promo code LOCKEDONNFL for a white tech hat with any order. You won’t want to tak

The Carolina Panthers welcomed the New York Jets on Wednesday morning for joint practices ahead of Saturday's preseason opener. The practice offered Bryce Young the first time to see an opposing NFL defense. The Jets arrival also allowed Frank Reich and his staff to see just where his team is at as Training Camp wraps up in Spartanburg.On Tuesday, the Panthers released their first unofficial depth chart. Notably, rookie wide receiver Jonathan Mingo is listed ahead of veterans Terrace Marshall and Laviska Shenault. Mingo backed that up on Wednesday with a strong performance. Cade Mays is also listed as the starting RG, while Austin Corbett continues to rehab from a torn ACL. Is this job Mays' to lose?Whether serious or precautionary, the injury list continues to grow for the Panthers. The most serious, aside from Corbett, appears to be Damiere Byrd who is expected to miss 6-8 weeks with a hamstring injury. Will the Panthers carry Bryd on the initial 53-man roster to stash him on IR? How does Bryd's injury impa

The HBO Hard Knocks cameras will focus in on Spartanburg this week as the Carolina Panthers welcome the New York Jets for two days on joint practices on Wednesday and Thursday. The Panthers will get an opportunity to test out its new look offense against one of the better defensive teams in the NFL.While the Panthers defense is comprised of a mix of veterans and potential superstars will get to see how it stacks up against Aaron Rodgers and an improved Jets offensive attack.Julian Council with the help of former Panthers beat reporter, now Jets reporter for the New York Daily News, Antwan Staley. What are the biggest matchups to watch? Where do the Panthers have the advantage? Where do the Panthers have concerns?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!birddogsGo to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNFL or enter promo code LOCKEDONNFL for a white tech hat with any order. You won’t want to take your birddogs off we promise you.Underdog FantasyThis episode is sponsored by Underdog Fantasy! Sign up HERE with the promo code LOCK

The Carolina Panthers made a big move on Sunday afternoon signing veteran edge rusher Justin Houston to a one-year deal. The Houston signing addresses the Panthers need for a veteran pass rusher as the team looks to develop younger players and fill the gap left by Haason Reddick, who left during the 2022 offseason. Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer joins Julian Council to dissect the news and what it means for individual players and the team as a whole heading into 2023.Mike and Julian also look ahead to the Panthers joint practices later this week with the New York Jets. What areas and matchups should fans be paying close attention to?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!birddogsGo to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNFL or enter promo code LOCKEDONNFL for a white tech hat with any order. You won’t want to take your birddogs off we promise you.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 Alabam

Prior to the 2022 season, the Carolina Panthers failed to find a suitable replacement for Haason Reddick. The result was the team's sack total falling from 39 to 35 while Reddick had a career year playing for his hometown Philadelphia Eagles. The Panthers were patient this offseason, passing on the signings of veteran edge rushers like Leonard Floyd, Frank Clark, and most recently, Yannick Ngakoue. On Sunday, their patience paid off as they signed Justin Houston to a one-year deal.Julian Council examines the Houston signing, including how Carolina landed on Houston, the winners and losers at the position now that Houston is in Carolina, along with the financials that played out during their search for an edge rusher.Plus, Panthers head coach Frank Reich announced on Sunday that Bryce Young will indeed play in this weekend's preseason game against the New York Jets. The Jets will be in Spartanburg later this week for two joint practices.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!birddogsGo to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONN

By all accounts, the Carolina Panthers overachieved last season under interim head coach Steve Wilks. Wilks inherited a team that was 1-4 under Matt Rhule then took them on the brink of winning a division title. Wilks achieved that all while dealing with a one-dimensional offense that was hampered by subpart quarterback play from Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold, and PJ Walker. Despite that, Wilks went 6-6 with the team in the final 12 games. Now that the Panthers have Frank Reich and an impressive staff in place, how many wins are they worth to a roster that was flawed last year but still found a way to win?The Panthers made a big roster move on Monday by signing veteran linebacker Deion Jones. What possibilities does Jones' addition to the defense provide defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero?Conventional wisdom would lead one to believe that the Panthers would be in the market for a veteran EDGE rusher, yet over a full week into Training Camp, the organization has stood pat. One name that has ties to the current st

The Carolina Panthers are a week into their 2023 Training Camp at Wofford College. On Wednesday night the team returned home for a brief visit to Bank of America Stadium for Fan Fest but will be back down in Spartanburg for practice on Friday.So, how have the Panthers looked so far? Nick Carboni, Sports Director for WCNC, has had boots on the ground throughout and joins Julian Council to provide his takeaways from Bryce Young's development, the early camp standouts, and much more.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!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 1-800-889-9789eBay MotorsFor parts that f

The Carolina Panthers finished up Day 5 of Training Camp practices on Tuesday morning in Spartanburg before making a quick trip up I-85 to Charlotte for Fan Fest on Wednesday evening. Tuesday marked the first red zone period for the team. Head coach Frank Reich detailed how Bryce Young is excelling early on in that department as well as providing an update on the team's progress.For the fourth straight practice, Bryce Young threw an interception. Julian Council explains why this early trend shouldn't be of concern to Panther fans.Plus, the Panthers announced a few roster moves and a look at the Panthers retooled defensive line.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!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 ww

After three days of getting acclimated to the Spartanburg heat and Frank Reich's Training Camp regiment, the Carolina Panthers put on pads on Monday morning. Afterward, Reich provided his assessment of how the team handled the transition along with a few key standouts. Julian Council recaps Reich's media availability.Donte Jackson successfully passed his physical nine months after tearing his Achilles. Despite that, the Panthers have been cautious with Jackson as he eases his way back into the starting lineup. Jackson met with the media on Monday detailing his recovery process and a recent breakthrough. Has Jackson's strong recovery eased concerns at cornerback for Carolina?The Panthers have called upon a former division rival to add depth to the inside linebacker position. Former Pro Bowl linebacker in Atlanta, Deion Jones, agreed to a one-year deal with Carolina on Monday. Has inside linebacker now become a strength for the Panthers? Julian discusses.Plus, one of the Rhule-era holdovers was cut on Monday.Su

The Carolina Panthers have wrapped up their first four days of Training Camp practice as the pads come on Monday morning.Through the first couple of days, there have been highlights from the Panthers rookie starting quarterback Bryce Young along with a few miscues. Julian Council provides his thoughts on Young's start to camp.Quality depth, particularly on the defensive side of the ball, is something the Panthers are searching for heading into the 2023 season. So far, CJ Henderson, Keith Taylor, and Kamu Grugier-Hill have proved to be standouts at their respective positions. Should fans buy into the Henderson hype?With the pads coming on Monday, the battle at EDGE rusher should begin to take shape. One player that may not be a participant is Marquis Haynes, who missed Saturday's practice with a back issue. Could this open up the door for DJ Johnson and Yetur Gross-Matos to take control of the starting spot?Plus, the Panthers add another QB to the mix.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Underdog FantasyThis

Training Camp is underway for the Carolina Panthers at Wofford College. The Panthers spent their money wisely during the offseason filling a few roster holes but still, some questions remain. Is it possible that the Panthers coaching staff and front office are content with what they have? Any they viewing this turnaround as a two-year rebuild?What roles will receivers Damiere Byrd and Laviska Shenault play in 2023? Could either one of them become the surprise breakout performer of the season?Now that Bryce Young is officially QB, which rookie is next in line to grab a starting job?Julian Council answers these questions and more in this week's edition of the Weekly Friday Mailbag.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetterHelpThis episode 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.eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Gua

The news that isn't really news became official on Wednesday morning as Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich officially named Bryce Young the team's starting quarterback. The elevation of Young to QB1 happened during OTAs as Young hit the benchmarks to then take the first-team snaps fully once mandatory minicamp started a week later. Julian Council reacts to the significance of the Panthers long-awaited announcement.Despite having not signed a long-term deal this offseason, Brian Burns arrived at training camp on Tuesday. Burns detailed after Day 1 of practice why he showed up along with his goals heading into the season.The Panthers cut prospective punt returner Marquez Stevenson after only one day of camp. Could this spell a signing of a veteran to a position of need?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetterHelpThis episode 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.eBay MotorsFor

The Carolina Panthers have arrived at Wofford College as Training Camp starts on Wednesday morning in the Spartanburg heat. Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer provided an update on the roster, contract negotiations with Brian Burns, and discussed expectations for the 2023 season.The NFC South remains wide open thanks to the constant churn at QB and head coach within the division. The Panthers are chief among that change as they incorporate a new coaching staff, new offensive and defensive schemes, and, most notably, a rookie quarterback in Bryce Young. Despite that much change, are the Panthers in a position to take control of the NFC South?Plus, several Panthers addressed the media during move-in day on their expectations heading into camp.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetterHelpThis episode 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.eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay

The Carolina Panthers veterans officially report to Training Camp at Wofford on Tuesday morning as they embark on a new season led by new head coach Frank Reich. With the hire of Reich came several changes to the roster. Which players have most been impacted by those roster additions? Julian Council provides his 53-man roster projections as camp gets underway in Spartanburg.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetterHelpThis episode 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.eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFL. Terms and conditions apply.FanDu