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Now that the 2022 NFL Draft has concluded, Julian Council takes a look at the Carolina Panthers depth chart. What position group has improved the most through the draft and free agency? Is the Panthers wide receiver room an area of concern outside of D.J. Moore? Has Panthers general manager failed the team at linebacker?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 “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 On sent you.Blue NileThis Mother’s Day give mom something she’ll treasure forever with fine jewelry from Bluenile.com, and LOCKEDON SPORTS listeners get $50 off $500. Use code LOCKEDON at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc

Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Matt Corral is already being dubbed the future of the franchise after being selected in the third round on Day 2 of the NFL Draft. While the fan base appears to be ready to move forward with Corral, head coach Matt Rhule has maintained that the team will bring Corral along slowly and that Sam Darnold is the team's starter. What should the expectation be for Corral heading into 2022?Are the Panthers making the right decision by moving Corral along slowly as opposed to moving toward starting him in Week 1?Matt Rhule is likely on the hot seat heading into the 2022 season but does drafting Corral buy Rhule another year? Is it better for Corral to have stability on the coaching staff or move on from Rhule if the Panthers don't show significant improvement in 2022?While Sam Darnold is likely to be the full-time starter in 2022, how does Corral's presence impact the future of backup QB P.J. Walker? Can Darnold capitalize on his second chance in Carolina?Support Us By Supporting O

After striking out in the veteran quarterback market, the Carolina Panthers got back to basics by drafting their own. The Panthers traded up to the third round to select Matt Corral. How does drafting Corral impact Sam Darnold heading into 2022? Will Matt Corral become the team's starter by midseason?The Panthers concluded the 2022 NFL draft on Saturday by filling needs at linebacker (Brandon Smith), edge rusher (Amare' Barno), guard (Cade Mays) and at corner (Kalon Barnes). How does Carolina's draft class stack up with the rest of the NFL? Did the Panthers get better this weekend?Plus, the Panthers added 13 undrafted free agents including another local product in Elon quarterback Davis Cheek.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 “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 S

The pick is in! The Carolina Panthers have selected NC State offensive tackle Ikem 'Ickey' Ekwonu with the sixth overall pick in the NFL Draft. Have the Panthers finally solved their near-decade-long problem at left tackle? Should Ekwonu start Day 1 for the Panthers?The Panthers opted not to trade back despite having all three of the top tackles on the board at six leaving the team without a Day 2 pick. Should the Panthers have traded back? Can Carolina get back into the second or third round? What could it possibly take for the Panthers to get into Day 2 of the draft?The Panthers have been aggressive in fixing the offensive line this offseason but have yet to add to the quarterback room leaving Sam Darnold and P.J. Walker as the lone players at the position on the roster. Will the Panthers add to the quarterback room this weekend?Reports from Ian Rapoport suggest that Scott Fitterer has quietly been targeting Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield. Is it an inevitability that Mayfield will be a Panther

Julian went live on YouTube ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft to provide his last-minute thoughts on what the Carolina Panthers should do in the first round of the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper finally came out of hiding on Wednesday afternoon as he addressed the local Charlotte media ahead of the NFL Draft on Thursday. Tepper preached patience while also backing embattled head coach Matt Rhule. Does Tepper's change in demeanor signal that he's taking a different approach to how the Panthers are built?Tepper also addressed the Panthers quest for a franchise quarterback, where unprompted, he praised Sam Darnold for being a "very good quarterback". Is this another sign that Darnold will be the Week 1 starter for Carolina?While addressing the state of the franchise, Tepper ducked questions about the pursuit of Deshaun Watson, the halting of the Rock Hill training facility/headquarters project, and the Charlotte FC training facility. Was Tepper wrong to not address these issues head on?Do you believe that Tepper will actually follow through with the promises that he made several years back when he hired Matt Rhule?Panthers GM Scott Fitterer, assistant GM Dan Morgan,

Julian Council starts off the show explaining why he's all in on the Carolina Panthers selecting a left tackle with the sixth overall pick. Should the Panthers also be all-in on finding a long-term pass protector on the left side?Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer, assistant general manager Dan Morgan, and director of college scouting Cole Spencer all met with the local media on Tuesday ahead of the NFL Draft. The group spoke about the interest in trading back, adding a quarterback this weekend via the draft or the veteran, the top tackle prospects, and more.One news item that came out of the media availability was Scott Fitterer once again stating the team's intention to exercise the fifth-year option on fourth-year Pro Bowl defensive end Brian Burns. Fitterer also stated that the team intends to work out a long-term deal for Burns. What could an extension look like for Burns?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and us

NFL Draft week is finally upon us the 2022 NFL Draft is set to kick off this Thursday in Las Vegas. The speculation about what the Carolina Panthers will do with the sixth overall pick has been non-stop for months. Julian discusses what he thinks the Panthers should do and will do with the sixth pick if they do indeed stay at six.NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Monday morning that the Panthers are not expected to trade for Browns QB Baker Mayfield prior to the first round of the NFL Draft if they do it at all. The team will let Thursday play out first before any other options are considered. Is this the smartest move for the Panthers? How likely is a trade for Mayfield on Friday if the Panthers bypass a quarterback on Day 1 of the draft?Plus, CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason La Canfora pointed out on Monday in his latest insider notes that included a mock draft that Panthers owner David Tepper loves Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett. Julian explains why he's concerned that Tepper could pull a Dan Snyder

The start of the 2022 NFL Draft is six days away which presents one final opportunity for the Weekly Friday Mailbag ahead of the Carolina Panthers selection at sixth overall.This week's mailbag questions include what other positions the Panthers should be targeting in the draft, if Matt Rhule should be given the assurance of a fourth year, and whether the Panthers should pursue San Francisco 49ers receiver Deebo Samuel, and more.Plus, questions on the future of the Panthers headquarters and training facility in Rock Hill, SC.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 “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 On sent you.Shady RaysEXCLUSIVELY FOR

Trevor Sikkema, of Pro Football Focus, joined Julian Council to discuss the Carolina Panthers options with the sixth overall pick heading into next week's NFL Draft in Las Vegas. Julian and Trevor discussed how the five teams ahead of Carolina could impact the team's selection.The guys talk about why they believe the Panthers will be selecting a quarterback at six and if that's the smart play.Plus, Trevor provides his thoughts on Kenny Pickett and Malik Willis' fits for the Panthers, which of the top tackles he thinks the Panthers should select, and why he's not a fan of Carolina trading back from six.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 “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.

Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo met with the local media for the first time on Tuesday afternoon. McAdoo discussed his offensive philosophy, and what attracted him to Carolina, among other things. McAdoo revealed that Sam Darnold is the Carolina Panthers quarterback only to correct himself a minute later. Did McAdoo reveal the organizations plan at quarterback a week before the draft or is there some missing context?Defensive coordinator Phil Snow also chatted with the press. Snow discussed Jeremy Chinn staying at safety after new secondary coach Steve Wilks suggested that Chinn could be an All-Pro at the position, the plan to replace Haason Reddick's production at outside linebacker, and what positions the Panthers should target on the defensive side of the ball in the draft.On Tuesday, David Tepper’s LLC released a statement after pausing construction on the team’s practice facility in Rock Hill, saying it has sent notices to the city of Rock Hill to formally terminate its previous agreem

Underdog Fantasy's Hayden Winks joined Julian Council to take an in-depth look at 2022 NFL Draft quarterback prospects Kenny Pickett, Malik Willis, Desmond Ridder, and Matt Corral. Does Hayden believe any of these options could be the long-term answer for the Carolina Panthers at quarterback? Who is Hayden's top quarterback?Plus, Julian and Hayden take a look at the top tackle prospects, trade back scenarios for Carolina, and if Sam Darnold (Hayden's fellow USC alumnus) can be saved.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 “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 On sent you.Shady RaysEXCLUSIVELY FOR OUR LISTENERS, HEAD TO SHADYRAYS.COM AND U

The Ultimate Mock Draft 2022 kicks off with the first five selections of the NFL Draft simulation. Hosts Brian Peacock and Matt Williamson lead the way as quarterbacks and pass catchers fly off the board. Jason La Canfora and other Audacy Insiders give their reactions as the Jacksonville Jaguars and Detroit make their selections and contemplate trade offers. Will the Jaguars lead up with Adrian Hutchinson, Kayvon Thibodeaux or Travon Walker? Will Malik Willis find his name called in the top five? Find out in the first episode of the biggest mock draft event of the year presented by the Locked On Podcast Network and Audacy, your audio home for all the sports, podcasts, music and news that matter to you. If you want the rest of the picks and trades subscribe to The Ultimate Mock Draft 2022 feed or the Locked On NFL Podcast.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 “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next orde

Several reports from the last week indicated that Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield is still on the Carolina Panthers podcast. Charlotte Observer Panthers beat reporter Jonathan Alexander appeared on 'The Roar' podcast last week talking about the Panthers bringing in a veteran quarterback, saying that "when it’s all said and done, is going to be either Jimmy Garoppolo or Baker Mayfield.”NFL Network's Ian Rapoport offered a similar sentiment Friday afternoon on 'The Pat McAfee Show", saying "to me the Carolina Panthers seem to be the most likely spot for Baker Mayfield."How likely is it that Baker Mayfield is a Panther by draft night? Is it an inevitably?Signs of dysfunction within the Panthers organization continue to pop up. ESPN NFL Draft analyst Todd McShay appeared on 'The Ryen Russillo' podcast last week stating that "the Carolina Panthers would be the last team I'd want my son to be drafted."In that McShay pointed to the uncertainty of head coach Matt Rhule's future. But it also appears that R

The Weekly Friday Mailbag returns for another week on Locked On Panthers. This week's questions include whether the Panthers should trade back and target Western Kentucky quarterback in the mid-to-late rounds of the draft, if the Panthers should skip out on drafting or signing a quarterback this offseason altogether, targeting Kyler Murray, and more.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 “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 On sent you.Shady RaysEXCLUSIVELY FOR OUR LISTENERS, HEAD TO SHADYRAYS.COM AND USE CODE LOCKEDON TO GET FIFTY PERCENT OFF TWO OR MORE PAIRS OF POLARIZED SUNGLASSES. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi

According to the NFL Networks Mike Giardi and his league sources, the Panthers have talked to numerous teams about moving back from 6 since the team doesn't have another pick until #137. According to Giardi's sources, picking a QB in the top 10 might be too much but picking one in the mid-first is more palatable and gets them more draft capital. Is this the right approach for the Panthers?Cleveland Browns quarterback, a potential trade target for the Panthers if they don't draft one, was in the news again on Wednesday. Mayfield discussed on YNK Podcast how he feels disrespected by the Browns following the team's trade for Deshaun Watson. Does Mayfield have a point or is this a sign of his immaturity? Julian weighs the pros and cons of a potential trade for the former number one overall pick.Good Morning Football co-host Peter Schrager appeared on the Pat McAfee Show on Wednesday stating that "there is a lot of heat around Matt Corral right now...he could potentially be the 6th pick to Carolina". Should Corral

The Carolina Panthers have a decision to make with the sixth overall pick that could dictate what direction the Matt Rhule era goes. Julian Council believes that there are two options for the Panthers at 6: draft a left tackle or trade back. Are those the best two options for the Panthers or would they be better off drafting a quarterback with that pick?After two years in the NFL, it's time to take a look back at the Panthers first draft class under Matt Rhule. Which players have disappointed? Which players have shown to be worth more than their initial draft position? Is Jeremy Chinn already the best second-round pick in franchise history?Quarterbacks Matt Corral, Malik Willis, and Desmond Ridder are all visiting the Panthers today for their top-30 visits. Who is the best prospect of the three? Plus, the Panthers welcomed in a player who could possibly improve their punt/kick return game.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com

After whiffing on several proven quarterbacks, the Carolina Panthers best option to find a franchise quarterback appears to be in the upcoming 2022 NFL Draft. The only issue: this class is considered to be weaker than those of the past few years. Considering Panthers head coach Matt Rhule is in a win or else situation and none of the prospects are viewed as a Top 10 player in the draft, how real is the Panthers interest in acquiring a quarterback at sixth overall?The Carolina Panthers began their Top 30 visits ahead of the draft on Monday. Local product Sam Howell and Western Kentucky signal-caller Bailey Zappe met with the team on Monday with Malik Willis, Kenny Pickett, Matt Corral, and Desmond Ridder all set to meet with the Panthers in the next two days. Can any of these prospects wow the Panthers enough to be selected at six?Plus, Albert Breer in his latest MMQB column and appearance on the Rich Eisen Show provided some insight on the Panthers interest in the lone viable veteran options, Baker Mayfield a

The NFL Draft is 17 days away! Through a series of poor trades, the Carolina Panthers have without a Day 2 pick in the draft. Could trading back be the best option for the team as it opens to door to address both the need at quarterback and at left tackle?If the Panthers do indeed decide to trade back, would that re-open up the veteran quarterback option for the team? Is it more likely that the Panthers look at a veteran quarterback if they stay at six or move back?An update on David Tepper's ongoing spat with Rock Hill, York County, and the state of South Carolina, regarding the Panthers training facility and headquarters.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 “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 yo

The Weekly Friday Mailbag returns for another week on Locked On Panthers. This week's questions include whether the Panthers would be better off going best player available at sixth overall or drafting on positional need; Charles Cross or Malik Willis; and if Sam Darnold can be a respectable quarterback in 2022. Plus, a question on whether Matt Rhule's job should actually be on the line heading into 2022.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 “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 On sent you.Athletic GreensTo make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs wit