Processing Blue: A Panthers' Podcast

Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporter Mike Kaye and columnist Scott Fowler talk about Jalen Coker securing an extension and what that means for the young wideout (1:00). But does that change things for Xavier Legette now? (6:15) And is there a trade to be made among the wide receivers? (10:40) Then, they give their overall impressions of minicamp (13:55) and give one new player they're excited to see at training camp (17:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow offer thoughts on OTAs this week, including a number of players unavailable such as Tetairoa McMillan (1:10) and an update on Jonathon Brooks' status (4:00) before talking with former Panthers QB PJ Walker about retiring, his new venture and memories of playing in Carolina (7:10). Then, they empty the OTA notebook with some moments that stood out to them in Tuesday's practice (32:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow offer thoughts on what the Turk Wharton injury means for the team (0:50) and whether a free agent option makes sense (9:05) Then, they go over some of the favorite match-ups (11:10) and least favorite match-ups (15:10) from last week's schedule release before outlining the OTA battles to watch (18:10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow have a conversation about UDFA signing Haynes King (1:05) before digging into the other signings and who could make the team out of camp (11:15). Then, Panthers UDFA Aaron Hall joins the show to talk about playing for his home state team (19:15) before the guys finish up by looking at a potential free agent pick up for Carolina (34:10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow break down how the team sets the table at the NFL Draft this week (4:00) as well as ask whether or not they go WR or TE early. (17:30) Then, Vanderbilt TE Eli Stowers joins the show (21:20) before the guys talk about Mike's new mock draft to close the show. (36:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporter Alex Zietlow and columnist Scott Fowler discuss the best draft nights in Panthers history and a position the team doesn't need to add to in a few weeks (1:20). Then, they are joined by Panthers legend Al Wallace to discuss the upcoming draft, how last year's team should cede to even better results this year and Al's path to the NFL (9:05). Finally, Alex and Scott give grades to the first two drafts under Panthers GM Dan Morgan (35:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow follow recent comments made by GM Dan Morgan about "best available player" and look at the immediate draft needs for the Panthers (1:18). They also rate the Andy Dalton trade to Philadelphia: like, love, or leave? (5:50) Then, they are joined by special teams ace/ILB Claudin Cherelus to chat about his offseason, his Pro Day memories and growing up in Haiti (12:00). Finally, Mike and Alex chat other recent signing by the team (27:20) and what Mike has seen at recent Pro Days (36:55). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow dig into the first couple days of free agency as the Panthers agree to terms with edge rusher Jaelan Phillips and linebacker Devin Lloyd. They discuss whether they love, like or leave the signings of Phillips, Lloyd and QB Kenny Pickett (1:50). Then they quickly recap some of the players who re-signed with the team and what the next steps could be for GM Dan Morgan and company (25:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow come to you from Indianapolis and the NFL Combine and start out with the news that Brad Idzik will take over play-calling on offense from Dave Canales (0:55) and what that means for Dave's role now (6:15). Then they recap their conversation with GM Dan Morgan, who talked about the future of free agents Cade Mays and Rico Dowdle (13:03), a potential move away from Andy Dalton (16:40) and some back-up QB options (20:05) as well as how they want to "attack" linebackers this offseason (23:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlotte Observer beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow talk about the Super Bowl and what lessons the Panthers could take from the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks (4:50). Then, Mike is joined by Panthers offensive lineman Nick Samac to talk about the "bit," life as a Panther, what he saw from the team this past season and his charity work (10:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlotte Observer beat reporter Alex Zietlow and columnist Scott Fowler go over some of the Carolina Panthers connections in Super Bowl 60 between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks (1:15). Then, with Drake Maye in the Super Bowl, they ask who the best Charlotte sports family could be if not the Maye family (5:30); also, is this the year that Luke Kuechly makes it in the Hall of Fame (15:36), can TMac and Austin Corbett win some NFL honors (23:40) and who else will win awards and the Super Bowl? (26:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlotte Observer reporters Mike Kaye, Scott Fowler and Alex Zietlow talk about the Panthers picking up the fifth year option for Bryce Young before digging into GM Dan Morgan's offseason press conference and their biggest takeaways (5:20). Then, they discuss the biggest needs for the Panthers this offseason (16:20) and what the future for Jalen Coker looks like on the team (23:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlotte Observer reporters Mike Kaye, Alex Zietlow and Scott Fowler talk about the Panthers’ final regular-season test at Tampa Bay, and if they’ll make it to the playoffs. Then, they reveal who their regular-season MVPs are, plus what the locker room says. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices