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ESPN's Jeff Darlington suggested on NFL Live that the Carolina Panthers may have a tough time getting free agents to sign on due to the lack of identity on offense. Is that truly the case? Would free agents be interested in playing in Phil Snow's defensive scheme?Plus, Robby Anderson is reportedly eyeing a return to the Jets, and could a Panthers legend be on his way to Pittsburgh?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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Good Morning Football's Peter Schrager brought a conversation that he had with Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper during the Super Bowl in Los Angeles discussion how Tepper is ready for the Panthers to take a big swing a QB this spring. Tepper also wanted the team to take a big swing a year ago but that landed Sam Darnold. Why Tepper is likely holding the team back.Jeremy Fowler of ESPN provides an update on a QB Tepper has had his eye on.ESPN's Todd McShay mocks Cincinnati CB Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner to the Panthers at 6, joining NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah. Julian explains why that isn't as crazy as it seems.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

The Carolina Panthers have major needs at both QB and on the offensive line. Would you rather the Panthers spend all of their assets on a top-tier QB but field another offensive line or would you rather the Panthers secure a top-tier offensive line but have Sam Darnold start again in 2022?Matt Rhule's made the necessary staff changes now what does it mean for his future? Do the staff changes buy him an extra year if the Panthers don't make significant improvements next season?Mock Draft SZN is in full force. Should the Panthers consider trading up for a QB?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 s

According to reports from ESPN's Chris Mortensen, the Indianapolis Colts are likely to move from Carson Wentz this offseason. Could Wentz, a former No. 2 overall pick, be an option for the Panthers?A post-Super Bowl look at the NFC, as the Rams are likely to deal with retirements and Aaron Rodgers appears to be staying put in Green Bay.Matt Rhule has completed his staff changes this offseason. Is this staff good enough to elevate the Panthers roster in 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Los Angeles Rams are Super Bowl Champions! Which begs the question: What if Matthew Stafford had come to Carolina? What would the Panthers have achieved in 2021? Would Matt Rhule be on the hot seat entering Year 3? Where would the Panthers be in the NFC South hierarchy?Like the Panthers, the Cincinnati Bengals have a major need at offensive. Could the Bengals need, following a Super Bowl, appearance complicate the Panthers pursuit of key free agents as the team is in the midst of a rebuild?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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.

Every Friday on Locked On Panthers calls for the Weekly Mailbag. This week includes questions on what the Panthers should do about the suddenly oft-injured Christian McCaffrey along with ideas on how the Panthers should address the draft and free agency to fix the issues on the offensive line and at quarterback. Plus, whether the Panthers should franchise tag Haason Reddick.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.GetUpsideJust download the FREE GetUpside App and use promo code TOUCHDOWN to get 25 cents per gallon or more cash back on your first tank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Rhule's coaching staff continues to come together as he replaces the recently departed Jason Simmons with former Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator and Charlotte native Steve Wilks. How much has Rhule upgraded his staff?Following the Senior Bowl, CBS Sports NFL insider Jason La Canfora talked to several NFC and AFC talent evaluators and executives and the consensus was that Pitt QB Kenny Pickett is very likely to be a Carolina Panther come the NFL Draft. How much of a role should David Tepper and Rhule's connection to Pickett factor into the possible decision?J.J. Jansen is back for another year to compete at long snapper. Is it in the best interest of the franchise for him to lose the battle against Thomas Fletcher?Plus, the NFL announced on Wednesday that they'll be playing four games over the next four seasons in Germany. Could the Panthers be a participant?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

Every organization in the NFL will be asking themselves how they can have a Cincinnati Bengals-style turnaround. What is the blueprint for the Carolina Panthers? Has Matt Rhule already shown through two seasons that his rebuild isn't going to work? According to The Ringer's Kevin Clark that may be the case.The Bengals made key free agency signings without retaining two of their in-house free agents. The Panthers have several players, mainly on the defensive side of the ball, headed toward free agency. Can the Panthers afford to take the Bengals approach? If not, who should be prioritized? Can the Panthers defense sustain a Top 5 ranking with these loses?The Carolina Panthers added a new OL coach but lost its WR coach on the same day. Where do the Rhule go from here?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.GetUpsideJust download the FREE GetUpside App and use p

Mock Drafts are rolling in following the conclusion of the Senior Bowl. ESPN's Jordan Reid is the latest to mock Liberty QB Malik Willis to Carolina. While his colleague Mel Kiper Jr. believes the Panthers picking at 6 is the most interesting pick in the upcoming NFL Draft.What would drafting Willis say about the power dynamics in Carolina? Would a Kenny Pickett signal Rhule's influence on roster construction?Fresh off of his trip from Mobile, Locked on Bills and Draft Dudes host and The Draft Networks Senior NFL Draft analyst Joe Marino joined the show to share his thoughts on Malik Willis and Kenny Pickett along with what direction the Panthers could go in the middle rounds of the draft.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.GetUpsideJust download the FREE GetUpside App and use promo code TOUCHDOWN to get 25 cents per gallon or more cash back on your first

There's never a dull moment when it comes to the Carolina Panthers. According to a report from WalterFootball.com, there's dysfunction within the Panthers organization thanks to Matt Rhule being a "power trip". How valid are these reports? What does this say about the organization heading into a critical juncture in a few weeks?Malik Willis was the toast of Mobile, Alabama as he impressed at the Senior Bowl. Is he now QB1? If so, should the Carolina Panthers take a serious look at him at 6?Kenny Pickett also had his moments at the Senior Bowl last week. How much of a role does his relationship with Rhule actually play in the Panthers potential interest?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.GetUpsideJust download the FREE GetUpside App and use promo code TOUCHDOWN to get 25 cents per gallon or more cash back on your first tank. Learn more about your ad choic

The Weekly Friday Mailbag returns for another go-around with plenty of questions on how the Carolina Panthers should view the QBs participating in the Senior Bowl, potential trade-back options, and thoughts on what to do with the 6th pick in the upcoming NFL draft. Plus, Julian shares quick thoughts on former Panthers OC Joe Brady taking the Bills QB coach job.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.GetUpsideJust download the FREE GetUpside App and use promo code TOUCHDOWN to get 25 cents per gallon or more cash back on your first tank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite a day-long interview and reports suggesting that it was a formality, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh has decided to stay at Michigan. Those same reports that suggested that Harbaugh was as good as gone stated that Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule was on the "wish list" of Michigan AD Warde Manuel. Would the Panthers have been better off had Rhule left this late during the NFL coaching cycle? How can Rhule earn back the support of the fan base?The biggest story in the NFL is former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores filing a lawsuit against the NFL, his former employer the Miami Dolphins, along with the New York Giants and Denver Broncos, calling into question the NFL's hiring process for minority coaching candidates. Julian shares his thoughts on Flores' claims and what may or may not come from them.Former Panthers TE Greg Olsen sat down with Joe Person of The Athletic to share his thoughts on the current state of the organization including what they should do at QB. If the Panthers fail t

Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer sat down with Darin Gantt of Panthers.com to discuss the team's offseason strategy and thought process as they take in the Senior Bowl down in Mobile, Alabama this week. How likely are the Panthers to trade back from 6? Do the Panthers already have their eyes on a pair of QB prospects?Should the Carolina Panthers take a QB at 6? Julian explains why he isn't a fan of that idea heading into a must-win season for Matt Rhule.Is James Campen the biggest hire that Matt Rhule has made this offseason? How instrumental will he be in evaluating offensive line prospects over the next few months?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.GetUpsideJust download the FREE GetUpside App and use promo code TOUCHDOWN to get 25 cents per gallon or more cash back on your first tank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi

Jimmy Garoppolo likely played his final game as a San Francisco 49er on Sunday night. Will his next be a Carolina Panthers uniform? Why Matthew Stafford's decision to nix a trade to Carolina could be a harbinger for things to come as the Panthers look to once again be aggressive in the QB market.Matt Rhule's staff continues to come together as he hired longtime Green Bay Packers OL coach James Campen. Is it time to give credit to Rhule for his new staff hirings?Stephon Gilmore is headed back to Pro Bowl but will he be back in Carolina next season? Why the Panthers should make him a priority over Donte Jackson.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.GetUpsideJust download the FREE GetUpside App and use promo code TOUCHDOWN to get 25 cents per gallon or more cash back on your first tank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Brady is finally retiring...we think. Why Brady's departure further drives home the point that Matt Rhule cannot fail this offseason.The QB carousel in the NFC this offseason will be one to watch. A look at over half the NFC teams that could be starting new QBs and why it's not a slam dunk that the Panthers get their guy.Plus, a quick look at the six QB prospects participating this week at the Senior Bowl in Moblie, AL.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.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.GetUpsideJust download the FREE GetUpside App and use promo code TOUCHDOWN to get 25 cents per gallon or more cash back on your first tank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho

The Weekly Friday Mailbag is back for another week including a question on what the Panthers draft strategy should be when it comes to balancing building an offensive line and the potential of trading back. Plus, questions on head coaching options in 2023 if Matt Rhule doesn't pan out and the odds on Sam Darnold being the Panthers Week 1 starter in 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.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.OnlineGambling.comVisit onlinegambling.com/NFL to get the edge over the competition throughout this year’s Playoffs!GetUpsideJust download the FREE GetUpside App and use promo code TOUCHDOWN to get 25 cents per gallon or more cash back on your first tank. Learn more about yo

The Carolina Panthers announced on Wednesday that director of player negotiations and salary-cap manager Samir Suleiman had been promoted to vice president of football administration. This move further highlights the growth of the Panthers front office. Heading into a pivotal offseason Julian Council believes that Panthers fans should place their hopes and dreams in the front office instead of lamenting about Matt Rhule being retained for a third season.What if? It's a question fans asked themselves all the time. What if the Panthers had drafted Justin Fields or Mac Jones last April? Would that change the outlook of the franchise given the changing landscape across the NFC South?A preview of Championship Sunday in the NFL from our friends over at Locked On Now.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.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1

After 15 seasons of coaching the New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton decided to call it quits on Tuesday afternoon. Payton's retirement comes a year after franchise QB and future Hall of Famer Drew Brees also decided to pack it in. Elsewhere in the NFC South, Tom Brady's future is up in the air and the Atlanta Falcons are still the Atlanta Falcons. Julian Council explains why Payton's decision places even more pressure on Matt Rhule in what was already a crucial offseason for the embattled head coach heading into make or break season in Year 3. The changing dynamics of the NFC South and NFC further highlights the failure of the Carolina Panthers team-building as the Panthers still don't have a long-term answer. Julian voices his frustration for the team not being prepared to take advantage of an ever-changing division. The Panthers are among three teams the NFL can force to appear on HBO's Hard Knocks ahead of next season. Do you want to see the Panthers featured on the staple NFL program?Support Us By

It turns out that the NFL is supposed to be fun. More thoughts on a wild NFL Divisional Round Weekend and how far away the Panthers are to being on that level.Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Sean Payton, and Russell Wilson could all have new homes or be out of the NFC, or NFL, next season. Why the Panthers need to capitalize on the changing power dynamics in the NFC this offseason.Plus, an update on Matt Rhule's coaching staff as Ben McAdoo officially named OC.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.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.OnlineGambling.comVisit onlinegambling.com/NFL to get the edge over the competition throughout this year’s Playoffs!GetUpsideJust download the FREE GetUpside App and use pr