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The Carolina Panthers welcome back free agent wide receiver Damiere Byrd on Friday afternoon. Byrd spent the first three seasons of his NFL career in Carolina before spending time in Arizona, New England, Chicago, and most recently Atlanta. Byrd is the third addition to the wide receiver room for the Panthers since trading DJ Moore to Chicago. With the addition of Byrd, Adam Theilen, and DJ Chark, are Shi Smith and Laviska Shenault in jeopardy of being cut in August? How could drafting a WR impact the rest of the receiver room?Julian Council evaluates the Panthers depth chart heading into the 2023 NFL Draft and discusses which position groups and what players could be impacted by the moves the Panthers make next week in Kansas City.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.Ultimate Football GMTo download the game just visit Ultimate-GM.com or look it up on th

In 13 days the Carolina Panthers will be on the clock and will finally reveal which QB they believe can turn the franchise around in 2023 and beyond. Recent talk around the NFL suggests that Alabama's Bryce Young will be the pick. According to some, Young has always been who the Panthers have favored since trading for the top spot. If so, has this entire month-plus been about evaluating Young and seeing whether someone can surpass him? Julian Council answers this among other listener questions in this week's edition of the Weekly Friday Mailbag.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetterHelpThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who can take you on that journey of self-discovery from wherever you are.  Visit BetterHelp.com/lockedon today to get 10% off your first month.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.Ultimate Football GMTo download th

The Ringer's Steven Ruiz, an NFL writer, and die-hard Panthers joined Julian Council to discuss the Panthers offseason (the hiring of Frank Reich, free agent signings, etc) along with the team's decision to trade up to No. 1 in the NFL Draft. Who does Steve believe the Panthers should take? Who does he think they will take? Does Carolina finally have a coherent plan?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetterHelpThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who can take you on that journey of self-discovery from wherever you are.  Visit BetterHelp.com/lockedon today to get 10% off your first month.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.Ultimate Football GMTo download the game just visit Ultimate-GM.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store.F

Keith Sanchez co-host of the Locked On NFL Draft podcast and a senior NFL Draft analyst for The Draft Network joined Julian Council to discuss which of the top two quarterbacks -- Bryce Young and CJ Stroud -- fit the Carolina Panthers better. Keith also discusses the college careers of Young and Stroud and addresses the concerns of both prospects. Plus, Keith provides options for the Panthers in the second and third rounds of the upcoming draft along with expectations for Terrace Marshall heading into his third year in Carolina.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetterHelpThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who can take you on that journey of self-discovery from wherever you are.  Visit BetterHelp.com/lockedon today to get 10% off your first month.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.Ultimate Football GMTo download the game just visit

According to multiple national insiders, there is momentum building toward the Carolina Panthers selecting Alabama QB Bryce Young as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Vegas agrees as Young has been handicapped as the favorite or co-favorite at several sportsbooks to be selected with the top pick. Julian Council reacts to the sudden shift from Stroud to Young.The Panthers along with the rest of the NFL are conducting top 30 visits ahead of the draft in 16 days. Julian looks at a few of the prospects the Panthers are bringing in.Plus, the Panthers offseason program has begun.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetterHelpThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who can take you on that journey of self-discovery from wherever you are.  Visit BetterHelp.com/lockedon today to get 10% off your first month.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next

Matt Miller, ESPN.com NFL Draft analyst, joined Julian Council to discuss the Carolina Panthers options at No. 1 in the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft. Do the Panthers prefer CJ Stroud or Bryce Young? Matt also provides insight into the Panthers potential options at 39th overall in the draft along with late-round sleeper picks for the Panthers.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetterHelpThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who can take you on that journey of self-discovery from wherever you are.  Visit BetterHelp.com/lockedon today to get 10% off your first month.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.Ultimate Football GMTo download the game just visit Ultimate-GM.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store.FanDuelMake Every Moment More.

In just over two weeks, the Carolina Panthers will draft what they hope to be their next franchise quarterback. But does that role involve more than just the on-field aspect? For a time, Cam Newton was the embodiment of Charlotte, NC, and the face of the city. Is there a prospect that could fulfill that same role that Newton played? Julian Council answers that among other listener questions in this week's edition of the Weekly Friday Mailbag.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.Ultimate Football GMTo download the game just visit Ultimate-GM.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DI

Alabama QB Bryce Young is among the top four quarterbacks that the Carolina Panthers are considering taking with the number one over pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. During his career at Alabama, Young won the Heisman Trophy, an SEC Championship, and appeared in a national championship game. Achieving all of this while standing 5'10". Young's height has been a topic of discussion throughout the draft process, leading many to question whether he could hold up in the NFL. Julian Council asks if Young were taller would there even be a debate over whether he's the best QB in the class?The Panthers hold six picks in the upcoming draft. Julian takes a look at which positions could be prioritized at each draft slot for Carolina.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.Ultimate Football GMTo download the game just visit Ultimate-GM.com or look it up on the app stores. Ou

The Carolina Panthers added veteran LB Kamu Grugier-Hill on Tuesday afternoon. Improving the teams overall depth heading into the draft. Inside linebacker has been viewed as a position the Panthers should look to add during the upcoming draft. Now that Grugier-Hill is in Carolina, do the Panthers have an added focus on selecting an edge rusher or cornerback?The contract terms are out for Panthers kicker Eddy Pineiro. Pineiro, like many of the Panthers free agent signings, agreed to a team-friendly deal. Julian Council details the Panthers free agency spending and how they've set themselves up for success during the 2024 free agency period.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.Ultimate Football GMTo download the game just visit Ultimate-GM.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKE

The general consensus around the NFL is that the Carolina Panthers will select Ohio State QB CJ Stroud with the first pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Stroud's size and accuracy, but more notably his size, have led many to believe that the Panthers will prefer him over the smaller, and possibly more talented Bryce Young. Believing that to be the case, Good Morning Football Host Peter Schrager implored the Panthers to go with the "right pick" not the "safe pick". Does Stroud represent the right pick or the safe pick? Is it too early to know? Julian Council examines the debate between the two QB prospects.More details on the Panthers trade with the Chicago Bears for the top pick came out on Monday. Revealing that the Panthers had to choose between DJ Moore, Brian Burns, and Derrick Brown on which player to send to Chicago. Of course, the Panthers have traded Moore to Chicago, providing Justin Fields with a true top-receiver option. Meanwhile, the Panthers have filled the void of Moore with an aging Adam Thielen and

The Carolina Panthers and the rest of the NFL are 24 days away from the start of the NFL Draft in Kansas City. The Panthers will have just under four weeks to decide who to take at quarterback with the number one pick but that isn't the only focus for the team heading into the draft. What other position groups need to be prioritized heading into the draft? Julian Council provides his list of the biggest positional needs for the Panthers.Who is the current favorite to be picked number one in the NFL Draft? According to FanDuel, Ohio State's CJ Stroud is the frontrunner to be the Panthers next signal-caller. In talking to sources around the league, ESPN's Dan Graziano found out that most believe this is where the Panthers are leaning. Has the Panthers QB search wrapped up or is there still time for the other top prospects to sway the Panthers decision-makers?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,”

The Carolina Panthers will have a decision to make once Day 2 of the NFL Draft rolls around in April. Do they use their only second-round pick, No. 39 overall, to draft based on need or will they focus on taking the best player available? Julian Council answers this among other listener questions in this week's edition of the Weekly Friday Mailbag.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.Ultimate Football GMTo download the game just visit Ultimate-GM.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawa

A few weeks ago, Florida QB Anthony Richardson took over the NFL world at the Combine in Indianapolis showcasing the athleticism that has NFL franchises salivating over his pro potential. Richardson's size, speed, and athleticism are undeniable but there are plenty of questions surrounding his lack of experience, accuracy, and ability to play QB at the NFL level. Locked On Gators host Brandon Olsen joined Julian Council to discuss the roller coaster experience that is Anthony Richardson.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.Ultimate Football GMTo download the game just visit Ultimate-GM.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Be

The Carolina Panthers are taking a short hiatus away from their Pro Day Tour as they, along with the rest of the NFL take part in NFL Owners Meetings at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix. The Panthers made their intentions known that they're all-in on a QB when they traded up to No. 1 a few weeks ago. The Panthers have followed that move by building a roster around their young rookie QB. How does the Panthers free agency rank compared to the rest of the NFC South? Football Outsiders released their free agency grades on Monday. Julian Council reacts to what they believe is a strong free agency period for Carolina.Panthers HC Frank Reich met with the meeting at NFL Owners Meetings on Tuesday detailing the team's QB search, why they went with a rookie over a veteran, and provided thoughts on the newly-signed DJ Chark.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.Ultim

Heading into the third week of free agency, the Carolina Panthers have ticked off most of the boxes of the teams needs. Julian Council examines what other positional needs, along with players to fill them, the Panthers may look to address before shifting their full focus toward the draft.The Panthers are set to take a QB at No. 1 overall but which position will the Panthers look to take a No. 39 overall once the second-round rolls around? Julian discusses which positions he believes should be prioritized once the Panthers are back on the clock.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.Ultimate Football GMTo download the game just visit Ultimate-GM.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your

The Carolina Panthers added another veteran WR on Friday afternoon, signing DJ Chark to a one-year deal. The Panthers have successfully added to that position group after trading DJ Moore to Chicago. But is there a long-term option among the current options in Carolina? Julian Council explains why he believes the Panthers should target a WR in the second round of the draft.The Panthers Pro Day Tour stopped in Lexington, KY on Friday afternoon to check out Will Levis. Locked On Kentucky's Lance Dawe joined Julian to discuss why Levis' 2022 season didn't live up to the preseason hype and to detail why the Panthers should seriously consider him with the top pick.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.Ultimate Football GMTo download the game just visit Ultimate-GM.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when

The Carolina Panthers traveling party headed south to Tuscaloosa, AL to check out Alabama QB Bryce Young as he took part in Alabama's Pro Day on Thursday afternoon. Julian Council is joined by Locked On Alabama host Jimmy Stein to talk about the magic of Young, along with his strengths and weaknesses, and whether NFL teams should be concerned about Young's size translating to the next level.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.Ultimate Football GMTo download the game just visit Ultimate-GM.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real mo

The Carolina Panthers began their tour of college Pro Days on Wednesday, traveling to Columbus, OH to check out top QB prospect CJ Stroud. The Panthers brass, headed by owners David and Nicole Tepper, met with Stroud the night before for dinner and then continued conversations on the field following Stroud's impressive performance. In total, 11 members of the Panthers were at Ohio State on Wednesday. Does this suggest the Stroud is the Panthers top choice?Julian Council and Locked On Buckeyes host Jay Stephens discuss Stroud's Pro Day, career at Ohio State, strengths and weaknesses, along with how he'll translate to the NFL.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.Ultimate Football GMTo download the game just visit Ultimate-GM.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) 

As the month of March winds down, the Carolina Panthers will start to shift their attention to evaluating prospects ahead of the NFL Draft. Prior to that, the Panthers will still need to make a few personnel decisions. Julian Council provides an update to his offseason to-do list. What have the Panthers done? What do the Panthers need to still do?Plus, the latest mock drafts have the Panthers taking Bryce Young or CJ Stroud. Julian wonders which would be embraced by the Panthers fan base without controversy.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.Ultimate Football GMTo download the game just visit Ultimate-GM.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAN

In eight days of free agency, the Carolina Panthers have added to several position groups of needs as they'll shift their focus to College Pro Days in search of the right QB atop the 2023 NFL Draft. While the Panthers are keyed in on taking a QB, have they done enough to this point to put a capable offense around their future rookie? Julian Council breaks down the Panthers overall collection of pass catchers after a week of free agency.Last week, NBC's Peter King outlined the size and height of QBs that Frank Reich has coached, leading many to believe that Reich would want the same physical mold in Carolina. But Reich dispelled that notion on Monday when meeting with the media. What should the Panthers be focused on when evaluating the top QBs in the draft?Plus, other takeaways from Scott Fitterer and Reich's press availability from Monday.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 1