Locked On Panthers

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