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Following the Carolina Panthers first padded scrimmage on Saturday, Panthers head coach Matt Rhule reiterated that he's "not in a rush" to name a starting quarterback or any roster decisions. Rhule did reveal that he would like to have some clarity following joint practices with the New England Patriots next week. Will a starter be named prior to the preseason finale vs. Buffalo?The Panthers avoided a significant injury as defensive end Marquis Haynes is only out day-to-day with a knee injury as opposed to a significant period of time. Haynes' scare only highlights the Panthers need at edge rusher. Will Panthers GM Scott Fitterer address that need this week?The injury bug has hit the cornerback room hard as Jaycee Horn still is battling back from injury and others like Keith Taylor and recently signed DB Duke Dawson are on the shelf. Is it time to be concerned about the overall depth of the position group?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DaveDownload the Dave app from the App store right now for an Extra

The Carolina Panthers wrap up Week 2 of Training Camp at Wofford College on Saturday with the team's first padded scrimmage. Will Baker Mayfield be able to separate himself from Sam Darnold? We'll get that answer later but in the meantime, Julian Council is back to answer listeners' questions on another edition of the Weekly Friday Mailbag on Locked On Panthers.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DaveDownload the Dave app from the App store right now for an Extra Cash account and get up to 500 dollars instantly. For terms and conditions go to dave.com/legal. Instant transfer fees apply. Banking provided by Evolve. Member FDIC.BetterHelpIt’s not a crisis line, it’s not self-help, it’s professional therapy done securely online, available to people worldwide. And they have a special offer for my listeners: get 10% off your first month at Betterhelp.com/LockedOnBuilt BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next ord

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule is staying patient on making any depth chart decisions as competitions heat up a week into Training Camp. Julian Council explains why Rhule actually has a good reason not to rush personnel decisions.One player that isn't running with the first team that has fans concerned is rookie Ickey Ekwonu. Rhule has maintained that the sixth overall pick will have to earn his spot on the Panthers starting offensive line. In the meantime, Taylor Moton has taken up a role as a mentor for Ekwonu, highlighting a few things that he has to improve on to reach the level Rhule is expecting. Julian recalls how the start of Moton's career in Carolina is similar to Ekwonu's at this current stage.Plus, the Panthers will scrimmage in pads for the first time on Saturday. Julian details what he's looking forward to seeing.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DaveDownload the Dave app from the App store right now for an Extra Cash account and get up to 500 dollars instantly. For terms and condit

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule talked about wanting the team's defense to go from good to great in 2022. Despite ranking second in total defense the Panthers 2021 defensive unit struggled to get stops in the red zone and force takeaways. One player who has emerged early in Training Camp is CJ Henderson. Henderson's comfort and play-making in Phil Snow's defensive scheme could allow for Jaycee Horn's versatility to show. Is Henderson the key to taking the Panthers defense from good to great? Could Henderson, Horn, and Donte Jackson form the best cornerback trio in the NFL?The QB competition continues in Carolina. According to Ellis Williams of the Charlotte Observer, Baker Mayfield has strung together back-to-back strong days in comparison to Sam Darnold to start Week 2 of camp. Could Mayfield be pulling away already?Plus, updates on Jaycee Horn, Dameon Wilson's legal issues, the healthy of Keith Taylor, and the absence of a player expected to be on the roster bubble.Support Us By Supporting Our Spons

The Carolina Panthers offensive line competition ramped up on Monday morning as the pads went of for the first time at Training Camp. The depth of the offensive line should be a strength for Carolina in time once the team defines roles for the unit. Currently, Brady Christensen is receiving all of the first-team reps at left tackle which has left many Panther fans upset about first-round pick Ickey Ekwonu being slotted with the second-team. Julian Council detailed why Panther fans should remain patient and buy into Matt Rhule's "long view" approach to the offensive line.Second-year cornerback Jaycee Horn was activated from the PUP list on Monday. Horn only participated in individual drills before spending the rest of practice on the stationary bike. How much should Horn play in the preseason? Should the Panthers take a similar approach to Horn as they have with Christian McCaffrey?Plus, a quick update on the QB competition and how Deshaun Watson's suspension impacts the expectations for the Panthers heading i

The Carolina Panthers will put on pads for the first time in Training Camp on Monday afternoon. The expectation is that Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold will continue to compete for the starting quarterback job. Considering that Darnold has struggled through his first four seasons in the NFL and that the Panthers spent the offseason searching for a replacement, why is Darnold a part of the competition? Julian Council tries to get into the head of Panthers head Matt Rhule and understand why he's going through with a competition instead of getting Mayfield up to speed before Week 1.Several questions will begin to be answered on Monday with the pads going on. Julian highlights what he's looking forward to learning about this Panthers team.Plus, much like Darnold and Mayfield, reps are being split between Matt Corral and PJ Walker. Are the Panthers stunting Corral's development by having him split time with Walker? Would it be in the team's and Corral's best interest to find a trade partner for Walker?Support Us By

The Carolina Panthers are through the first two days of Training Camp so it's time for another edition of the Weekly Friday Mailbag on Locked On Panthers. This week, Julian Council answers questions surrounding the concern over the Panthers tight end room, who the Panthers should target after Carlos Dunlap signed with Kansas City, whether PJ Walker is a trade candidate, and much more.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DaveDownload the Dave app from the App store right now for an Extra Cash account and get up to 500 dollars instantly. For terms and conditions go to dave.com/legal. Instant transfer fees apply. Banking provided by Evolve. Member FDIC.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Carolina Panthers continued Training Camp at Wofford College Thursday afternoon as the QB battle between Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield continues. Julian Council sends out a PSA to all fans overindulging in the competition and ready to draw conclusions after two days of camp. Free agent edge rusher Carlos Dunlap signed with Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday. Carolina had been pursuing Dunlap. Who should the Panthers target now? Is it worth taking a flyer on Dee Ford?Second-year corner Jaycee Horn was out again on Thursday as he's on the PUP list due to soreness in the same foot he broke last season. Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said that the Panthers would be looking to work out a few corners on Friday as Horn's return is unknown and Rashaan Melvin has retired. Is Horn's foot troubles officially a point of concern?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DaveDownload the Dave app from the App store right now for an Extra Cash account and get up to 500 dollars instantly. For terms and conditions go to dave.com

The Panthers hit the practice field for the first time in Training Camp on Wednesday afternoon. Both Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield evenly split the reps during 7-on-7 with Darnold working with the first team and Mayfield working with the second. Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said that the two would flip units on Thursday as he tries to gauge which will lead his team out of the tunnel Week 1 vs Cleveland. Meanwhile, Matt Corral and PJ Walker only received three snaps a piece. Is this what's to be expected moving forward? How might this impact Corral's development?The Panthers entered camp with Shaq Thompson as the lone player on the Physically Unable to Perform, or PUP, list. That list grew as second-year corner Jaycee Horn was added after suffering from soreness in his previous injured foot. Horn wasn't the only corner absent as veteran Rashaan Melvin retired on Wednesday. Should there be a concern over Horn's nagging injury? Has the Panthers cornerback depth come into question?Now that Melvin is gone, the

The Carolina Panthers reported to Training Camp at Wofford on Tuesday morning. One of the key themes of the day was "good vibes" as general manager Scott Fitterer compared the team to the 2012 Seattle Seahawks and highlighted the camaraderie within the organization. Fitterer also provided a few roster updates as the team prepares to begin practice on Wednesday morning.The other word of the day was "competition". Fitterer and the scouting department have built a roster that should allow for competition at every position. DJ Moore, Brady Christensen, Matt Corral, and others all spoke about the benefits of having competition throughout the building. Will the Panthers new culture of breeding competition yield positive results in 2022?Plus, new Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield arrived at Training Camp with one of the teams defensive leaders. Has Mayfield already established that this is his team?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DaveDownload the Dave app from the App store right now for an Extra Cash accoun

The Carolina Panthers report to Training Camp down at Wofford College today. Julian Council takes a look at some of the biggest questions for the organization as it gets set to embark on the 2022 season.Panthers head coach Matt Rhule spoke to the media for the first time since the team's trade for Baker Mayfield as he finished his final preparations for the weeks ahead in Spartanburg. Rhule outlined a three-point plan for success in Carolina in 2022. What do the Panthers need to do to finally compete in Rhule's third season at the helm?Panthers rookie QB Matt Corral finally agreed to terms to a contract on Monday. What should be the expectations for Corral and his rookie class as they take part in their first NFL training camp?Plus, the Panthers bring in a defensive lineman for a visit ahead of camp. Could the team add D-line help as camp begins?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DaveDownload the Dave app from the App store right now for an Extra Cash account and get up to 500 dollars instantly. For terms

The long, arduous NFL offseason concludes on Tuesday as the Carolina Panthers report to Training Camp in Spartanburg, SC at Wofford College. Before they do, Julian Council highlights key camp battles, which players he believes are primed for a breakout over the next few weeks, and which players on the roster bubble are worth keeping an eye on.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DaveDownload the Dave app from the App Store right now for an Extra Cash account and get up to 500 dollars instantly. For terms and conditions go to dave.com/legal. Instant transfer fees apply. Banking is provided by Evolve. Member FDIC.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Carolina Panthers report to Training Camp on Tuesday morning in Spartanburg, SC. Before camp opens it's time for one more offseason edition of the Weekly Friday Mailbag. Julian Council answers centering around what a contract would look like for Baker Mayfield if he has success this season, why the national media seems to be ignorant to what's actually happening in Carolina, Brian Burns, and Jeremy Chinn's career trajectories, and much more.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DaveDownload the Dave app from the App store right now for an Extra Cash account and get up to 500 dollars instantly. For terms and conditions go to dave.com/legal. Instant transfer fees apply. Banking provided by Evolve. Member FDIC.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” 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!Rock AutoAmaz

The Carolina Panthers report to Training Camp at Wofford in five days. Ahead of the season, Julian Council lists several young players who need to take the next step in order for the Panthers to have a major bounceback season in 2022.ESPN ranked Carolina 31st in their NFL Future Power Rankings 2022, projecting all 32 teams for the next three seasons. ESPN cited the concerns at QB and head coach for the reasons their so low on Carolina. Julian Council tries to wrap his mind around why the national media has relatively ignored the progress to the roster and coaching staff additions that should set the Panthers up for more success in Carolina.One of the main reasons the national media is selling Carolina heading into 2022 is the job status of Matt Rhule. Julian believes that that's not a good enough reason to bail on the Panthers. Are people overvaluing the importance of Rhule?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DaveDownload the Dave app from the App Store right now for an Extra Cash account and get up to 500

The Countdown to Training Camp continues as the Carolina Panthers are one week away from their first practice of the 2022 season. Julian Council goes back through the Panthers offseason providing his grades for the organizations coaching hires, free agency signing, draft, and trades.Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer recently took a closer look at the Panthers trades the past offseason for Sam Darnold, Matt Corral, and Baker Mayfield, as the organization continues to aggressively pursue a franchise quarterback. By using the draft value chart, Breer presents an argument that the Panthers haven't overspent for any of the quarterbacks they've traded for. Does this justify the team's actions?Plus, the Panthers unveiled new black helmets that'll debut in Week 10 vs. the Atlanta Falcons. Will the Panthers fully change their uniforms?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DaveDownload the Dave app from the App store right now for an Extra Cash account and get up to 500 dollars instantly. For terms and conditions go to

Former Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart sent out a tweet over the weekend expressing his belief in the 2022 team. Stewart tweeted, "just had an overwhelming feeling that the panthers are going to shock the world this year!!!! #KeepPounding". Can the Panthers shock the NFL world in 2022? Julian Council explains why he doesn't think it's all that crazy of an idea.If the Panthers are in fact going to "shock the world" they'll first need to take care of business in the NFC South. Where do the Panthers stack up in the division? Is a 4-2 division record the floor? Has Carolina finally surpassed New Orleans? Have the Panthers closed the gap on Tampa Bay?Plus, what will define a successful season in 2022 for the Panthers? Is it playoffs or bust? Julian explains why he thinks the playoff drought needs to end to look fondly back on the 2022 season.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DaveDownload the Dave app from the App store right now for an Extra Cash account and get up to 500 dollars instantly. For

Steve Ruiz, an NFL writer for The Ringer and a Carolina Panthers fan, returned to Locked On Panthers to react to the Baker Mayfield trade with Julian Council. Does Steve believe that Mayfield can make the most start in Carolina? Do the Panthers have a long-term plan at quarterback? Is the roster in a position to make a jump in 2022?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DaveDownload the Dave app from the App Store right now for an Extra Cash account and get up to 500 dollars instantly. For terms and conditions go to dave.com/legal. Instant transfer fees apply. Banking provided by Evolve. Member FDIC.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” 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!Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked

After a week off, the Weekly Friday Mailbag returns. This week's questions surround the Panthers acquisition of Baker Mayfield. Listeners want to know what Mayfield's arrival means for rookie quarterback Matt Corral, the Panthers plans at the positon past this season, the team's ceiling in 2022, Matt Rhule's job secruity and much more.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DaveDownload the Dave app from the App Store right now for an Extra Cash account and get up to 500 dollars instantly. For terms and conditions go to dave.com/legal. Instant transfer fees apply. Banking provided by Evolve. Member FDIC.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” 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!Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Lock

The Carolina Panthers brass has said all offseason that they need to do more to help incumbent starting quarterback Sam Darnold. General manager Scott Fitterer has rebuilt the team's offensive line, extended the top receiving threat, DJ Moore, and added competition to push Darnold in Baker Mayfield. Considering that Fitterer has done all of those things to help improve Darnold and the quarterback position overall, would it be a bad thing if Darnold ends up beating out Mayfield?While Darnold and Mayfield will battle for the starting job, rookie quarterback Matt Corral will be reduced to a third-team, developmental role. While this could be the best thing for Corral long-term, is there potential negatives to Corral not getting first and/or second-team reps in 2022? Can the Panthers develop Corral enough this fall with him playing behind Darnold and Mayfield?The Panthers have checked nearly every box this offseason. The lone box that remains unchecked is signing a veteran edge rusher. Fitterer provided an update

Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer and new Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield both met with the local media on Tuesday to discuss last week's trade.Fitterer, in his conversation with the media, detailed the team's months-long pursuit of the former No. 1 pick and why he felt that the time was right to add Mayfield to the team's quarterback room. Fitterer maintained that the starting job isn't Mayfield's, instead that the competition between him and Sam Darnold is "open". Are the Panthers truly committed to staging a QB competition between the two?Fitterer also revealed that the team is taking a "short-term view" when it comes to Mayfield's contract and not committing to him beyond this season. At least for now. Julian Council explains why this viewpoint highlights the larger issue with the Panthers going back to the QB well for the third straight offseason.Mayfield also met with the media detailing his tumultuous offseason while insisting that there is no animosity between him and his former emp