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The Carolina Panthers continued their coaching search by interviewing Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore on Tuesday but the organization hasn't made their intentions known on who the favorite for the job is three weeks into the search.The Panthers are notably interested in former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton, interim head coach Steve Wilks, and Philadelphia Eagles Shane Steichen. Will one of those three become the next Panthers head coach?Benjamin Allbright of 850 KOA in Denver joined Julian Council to answer that question and provide insights on the Sean Payton Sweepstakes, Steve Wilks market, the Carolina Panthers search for a new head coach, and much more.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFLBuilt 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.Pri

The Carolina Panthers had their long-awaited interview with former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton on Monday. While the Panthers were interviewing Payton along with New York Giants OC Mike Kafka, news came out that Payton will meet with the Arizona Cardinals for the first time on Thursday and that he's set to fly to Denver later this week to meet in person with the Broncos brass for his second interview with the organization. How interested in Payton in the Panthers job considering he's expanded his options?If the Panthers don't end up with Payton then who do they go to next? According to CBS Sports NFL Insider Jonathan Jones, the Panthers head coaching search could still end up with Wilks as the head man in Carolina. Panthers fans are divided on that prospect as some have dubbed Wilks "Ron Rivera 2.0". Julian Council tries to make sense of the negative connotation behind that moniker for Wilks.Several Panthers head coaching options were coaching during the NFL Divisional Round this past weekend. Ju

Following the tragic passing of Charlotte FC player Anton Walkers, the Carolina Panthers will resume their head coaching search on Monday in New York City when they meet with former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton and New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka. It's been widely reported that in order for a team to acquire Payton's services that they'll have to part ways with a first-round pick. Julian Council wonders why the Panthers are seriously considering Payton as a candidate when the compensation for them is likely higher than Payton's other suitors.Former Panthers QB coach Ken Dorsey interviewed virtually with the panthers brass on Saturday. Julian updates on the candidates that are still left to interview and gauges who the top candidates are as the search heads into its third week.Plus, reports on Thursday evening came out that Nicole Tepper failed to complete mandatory diversity training to take part in the Panthers hiring process. Julian explains why this is an issue and yet another

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper will meet with former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton today in New York. According to Jeff Duncan of The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate Saints GM Mickey Loomis is looking for similar compensation that the Raiders received they traded John Gruden to Tampa Bay years ago. Meaning that the Panthers would have to part ways with multiple first-round picks in order to acquire the Super Bowl-winning HC. But that leaves the question of how the Panthers will then acquire a franchise QB. Can the Panthers trade for Sean Payton and find a franchise QB this offseason? Julian Council answers that question among other listener questions in this week's edition of the Weekly Friday Mailbag.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFLBuilt BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,”

ProFootballTalk's Mike Florio wrote on Tuesday evening about the possibility of two of the Carolina Panthers biggest adversaries of the past 20 years teaming up in Carolina in 2023. Florio reported a year ago that Sean Payton and Tom Brady were trying to link up in Miami until that blew up in Dolphins owner Stephen Ross' face, costing his franchise a first-round pick this April. Now, with the Panthers interest in Payton and Brady set to be a free agent, Florio believes that Carolina could be the destination for both. Does this pairing make any sense for Carolina?According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Steve Wilks is likely to be a finalist for the head job in Carolina but the focus for Tepper remains on a younger offensive head coach. Can Wilks withstand the outside interest?Plus, more updates on the Panthers coaching search including a former Panthers staffer set to interview for the HC role.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post

Detroit Lions OC Ben Johnson shocked the NFL world as he opted to return to the Lions in 2023 to continue to call plays for one of the league's top 5 offenses in 2022. None are likely more shocked than Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper, who was reportedly eager to speak with the Asheville native on Wednesday. From the onset of the Panthers coaching search last week, Johnson was deemed the favorite to wear the headset in Carolina next fall. Now that Johnson is out of it where does Tepper go?Former Panthers and New Orleans Saints safety Roman Harper originally didn't believe that Sean Payton would ever come to Carolina but over the weekend that opinion changed. Julian detailed a conversation that he had with Harper while also pondering why Payton is interested in any of the available jobs.Plus, could Johnson pulling out of the Panthers search be a blessing in disguise for Carolina? Julian recalls being miffed by Johnson being the betting favorite when he hadn't even been interviewed and wonders if this now w

The Carolina Panthers have officially entered the Sean Payton Sweepstakes as the team received permission on Sunday afternoon to interview the former New Orleans Saints head coach. Payton revealed on The Herd with Colin Cowherd that he'll interview with Panthers owner David Tepper later this week in New York. He also said that he believes that trade compensation for his service would only cost a mid-to-late first-round pick. Is that the same price for Carolina? Julian Council explains why he doesn't believe trading for Payton is the best move for Carolina.While the Panthers are searching for a new head coach they're also in talks to find a new defensive coordinator for the Panthers. That includes original Panthers DC Vic Fangio, who has been linked to being Payton's DC if he ends up with a head coaching job. Is the Panthers interest in other DCs another sign that Steve Wilks is unlikely to get the job?Detroit Lions OC Ben Johnson has been the favorite to be the next Panthers head coach since the coaching cycl

As the Carolina Panthers head coaching search continues it's fair to wonder how attractive of a job Carolina is. The Panthers have a young core on defense along with a few young pieces to build around on offense but are missing the biggest piece, a quarterback. Julian Council answers this question along with other listener questions in this week's edition of the Weekly Friday Mailbag.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFLBuilt 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.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONUltimate Football GMTo down

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper appears to have a type as he continues to make requests to speak with potential candidates for the franchise's head coach opening. Several of the candidates have a similar background of having played QB in college and/or the NFL, having worked directly with QBs, and having called played as the OC of an NFL offense. The trend continued on Wednesday as Tepper requested to interview Dallas Cowboys OC Kellen Moore. Julian Council breaks down Moore as a candidate.Tepper also interviewed former Panthers QB and most recently Indianapolis Colts HC Frank Reich on Wednesday. Does Reich represent the perfect balance between coaching experience and offensive innovation?Steve Wilks is Julian's top candidate but it feels pretty clear that Tepper is likely to hire a coach with an offensive background. In preparation for this inevitability, Julian ranked the non-Wilks candidates that are set to interview in Carolina.Plus, who else should Tepper be looking to interview? Is he making a mist

The Carolina Panthers have begun their search for a new head coach as former Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell interviewed for the job on Monday and Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks interviewed on Tuesday.The Panthers have also sent out several requests to current NFL offensive coordinators. Ben Johnson (Lions), Mike Kafka (Giants), Shane Steichen (Eagles), and Ken Dorsey (Bills) have all received requests to interview in Carolina. What do they all have in common? They're young, they've worked directly with quarterbacks, and all played quarterback at least at the collegiate level. Seeing that an early trend has emerged, how real of a chance does Steve Wilks have to earn the job?Betonline released odds for the next Panthers head coach. Julian Council reacted to what he viewed as a surprise top candidate.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFLBuilt B

The 2022 edition of the Carolina Panthers met with the local media one final time as the team cleaned out their lockers and looked ahead to the most important offseason since David Tepper bought the franchise.Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks discussed the challenges that his team went through while applauding them for helping to bring back the meaning of "Keep Pounding". Wilks is set to interview for the full-time job but didn't want to go into detail about the process ahead. Would Panthers owner David Tepper be making a major mistake if he bypasses Wilks?Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer spoke to the media for the first time since Matt Rhule was fired. Fitterer shared that he will be a part of the hiring process and believes that the Panthers can take a shot at some explosive players this offseason after using the past two to build the foundation of the team. Can Fitterer deliver during this offseason?Several Panthers players also discussed their futures including center Bradley Bozeman, who is

Carolina Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks preached all week out his team finishing the job in New Orleans in the season finale. While the game was ugly at times, Carolina, led by Sam Darnold on the final drive, walked off with a 42-yard field goal from Eddy Pineiro, to close the season out with a, 10-7, win against the Saints.The win ends Wilks' interim tenure at 6-6. Is he the frontrunner for the job? FOX's Jay Glazer reported that former Indianapolis Colts head coaches Frank Reich and Jim Caldwell are set to interview in Carolina. CBS' Jonathan Jones provided an update on Jim Harbaugh's interest in Carolina.The Panthers winning didn't have much impact on where they're sitting in the draft come April but the events in Indianapolis and Chicago shifted how the top of the draft will look. The Texans win at Indy means that the Bears will hold the No. 1 pick in the draft. Meaning, that the Panthers likely have to weigh trading up to ensure that they get their quarterback of the future. Should Carolina trad

The Carolina Panthers conclude their 2022 season at New Orleans on Sunday but Julian Council already has eyes on the offseason. The first order of business for the team will be finding a new head coach. Panthers interim Steve Wilks will be one of the top candidates once the hiring cycle begins on Monday. But is Wilks capable of leading the Panthers to new heights if given the job?Julian answers this among other listener questions in this week's edition of the Weekly Friday Mailbag.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFLBuilt 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.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $10

Carolina Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks has preached all week about his team finishing the right way when they head to New Orleans to face the Saints on Sunday. Can Wilks add one more win to his resume as he hopes to land the full-time job?Julian Council and Locked On Saints host Ross Jackson discuss the Week 18 matchup along with the impact the game could have on both teams' offseasons as the two NFC South rivals look to close out the 2022 season on a high note.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFLBuilt 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.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with pro

Julian Council begins the show by discussing the emotional scene that played out in Cincinnati on Monday Night when Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed during the game.The Carolina Panthers coaching search has begun in earnest. According to multiple reports on Monday, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh is interested in a return to the NFL. That interest includes the Panthers, who are looking to fulfill their vacancy after firing Matt Rhule earlier this season. That interest was confirmed on Tuesday when multiple reports revealed that Panthers owners David Tepper had a conversation with Harbaugh about the opening. Harbaugh spent four previous seasons as the San Francisco 49ers head coach prior to coaching his alma mater. Would Jim Harbaugh be a good fit in Carolina?While Harbaugh is potentially a candidate for the job Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks is also expected to receive consideration for the full-time post. A report out of Greenville, SC suggests that Wilks is "unlikely" to earn the job. J

Carolina Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks met with the local media on Monday afternoon following the Panthers 30-24 loss at Tampa Bay. Wilks provided clarity on each of the Panthers turnovers along with the coverage busts that led to three Mike Evans touchdowns. Plus, Wilks revealed the status of Jaycee Horn heading into Sunday's contest at New Orleans and why Josh Norman only played 10 snaps vs. Tampa.Wilks also reiterated his message from Sunday that his team is going to finish the right way. Meaning, that Wilks isn't looking at the Week 18 trip to New Orleans as a "meaningless" game and trying to preserve draft position. Could a win vs. the Saints help improve the odds that Wilks earns the full-time job?Julian Council explains why he doesn't believe this past Sunday's result at Tampa nor the upcoming game against the Saints should change the way people, mainly David Tepper, feel about Steve Wilks.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to ta

The Carolina Panthers dreams of winning the NFC South came to an end on Sunday afternoon with a, 30-24, loss to the Tampa Bay Buccanneers. The Panthers were plagued by three Sam Darnold turnovers along with the inability to cover Mike Evans and run the football. Julian Council reacts to the loss and ponders the future for Steve Wilks, CJ Henderson, and Darnold as the Panthers prepare for their final game of the season at New Orleans next Sunday.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFLBuilt 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.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s Pr

It's do-or-die time for the Carolina Panthers in Tampa on Sunday afternoon. With a win, the Panthers will extend their playoff hopes for another week, whereas with a loss, their dreams of an NFC South division title will come crashing down to reality.One of the key areas to watch on Sunday will be the Panthers cornerback room. The team signed Josh Norman to the practice squad, with the expectation that he'll be elevated to the active roster on Sunday after top corner Jaycee Horn broke his wrist in the win vs. Detroit. Can Norman and an inexperienced cornerback position deliver against Mike Evans and Chris Godwin?Julian Council answers this among other listener questions in another edition of the Weekly Friday Mailbag.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFLBuilt BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll

The 6-9 Carolina Panthers kept their playoff hopes alive with a resounding, 37-23, victory against the Detroit Lions on Christmas Eve. Now, their attention focuses on the NFC South division title as Carolina heads to Tampa Bay to face the Buccaneers in one of the biggest regular season matchups in a long time between the two. With a win, Carolina will take one step closer to their first division crown since 2015. While a loss will end interim Steve Wilks bid a miraculous turnaround from 1-4 to the NFL's postseason.Julian Council and Locked On Buccaneers host David Harrison break down the top storylines, and key matchups, and provide their predictions for Sunday's NFC South title bout.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFLBuilt 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.BetOn

Between Baker Mayfield now starting for the Rams, Christian McCaffrey headed to the 49ers, Matt Rhule set to coach Nebraska in 2023, and Steve Wilks coaching his way into serious consideration for the full-time head coaching gig, this has been one of the wilder Carolina Panthers seasons in franchise history. Julian Council discusses whether this season outweirds the 2014 campaign.The Panthers matchup against the Buccaneers is as must-win as it gets. If Carolina fails to come out on top their playoff dreams will end. While a win would give Carolina a win-and-in situation against New Orleans. Julian asks when there was a Panthers regular season game with this much on the line.Steve Wilks can make a stronger case for the permanent head coaching job in Carolina if he's able to close the season out with two wins and a division title. If Wilks is able to lead the team to such heights and Panthers owner David Tepper bypasses Wilks for the job should Wilks stick around? Could other teams in the NFL be interested in h