Panthers Playbook

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea react to the Carolina Panthers' introductory press conference of head coach Dave Canales, and GM Dan Morgan, including exclusive interviews with Dan Morgan (8:40), and Dave Canales (14:30), and conversations about owner David Tepper.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea react to the Carolina Panthers hiring Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales as their next head coach. Dennis & Tim discuss the search firm that David Tepper hired, the relationship that Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan has with Dave Canales from their time together with the Seattle Seahawks, and what Canales will do with assembling his s...

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea react to the Carolina Panthers hiring assistant GM Dan Morgan as the new President of Football Operations & General Manager, and question if owner David Tepper truly made the right decision by promoting from within a team that went 2-15 and had the worst record for the 2023 NFL Season. Dennis & Chris questions whether promoting the person directly below former GM...

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the upcoming offseason for the Carolina Panthers, who might be the next GM and head coach for owner David Tepper, but why Carolina Panthers fans should have every reason to be skeptical of the offseason moves by the Carolina Panthers. Plus, they share their thoughts on the Panthers' inability to evaluate talent in their own building, whether it's coaches, players...

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the upcoming offseason for the Carolina Panthers, who might be the next GM and head coach for owner David Tepper, and the need to sign Brian Burns & Derrick Brown to long term deals.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea react to the breaking news of the Carolina Panthers firing GM Scott Fitterer. Dennis & Chris discuss all of the draft picks traded away by Fitterer that didn't work, what's next for possible GM hirings and head coach, and the next move needed by owner David Tepper.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea share their thoughts on Carolina Panthers finishing the season 2-15 overall on the season after losing to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 9-0, the 2nd straight shutout for Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers offense. Dennis & Chris discuss what's next for Carolina Panthers GM Scott Fitterer, and wonders what owner David Tepper will be doing for their next head coach.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea share their thoughts on Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper, the $300,000 fine issued by the NFL, the lack of remorse by Tepper, and why the Carolina Panthers ruined any shot at receiving a top-level coach in the offseason.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea share their thoughts on the awful performance by the Carolina Panthers & rookie QB Bryce Young in a 26-0 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Chris & Dennis call out the leadership of the players in the locker room from players like Brian Burns, Derrick Brown, Adam Thielen, Bryce Young, and others, and how the Carolina Panthers appear to have checked out on the seas...

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss how Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers offensively can build off of their 30-point performance against the Green Bay Packers, and how the offense as a whole played their best game of the season. Also, Dennis & Chris discuss the reported asking price by Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, which is at $15 million per year according to Josina And...

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers' 33-30 loss to the Green Bay Packers, including a career day for rookie QB Bryce Young, which saw him throw for over 312 yards and 2 TDs. Chris & Dennis wonder if this is the game where Bryce Young may quiet critics, but how Young and the offense needs to back up their best showing with another strong output. Chris Lea also says that DJ...

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss how the Carolina Panthers and Bryce Young can build off of their win against the Atlanta Falcons as they face teams fighting for a spot in the NFL Playoffs against the Green Bay Packers, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers getting their second win of the season, beating the Atlanta Falcons 9-7 at Bank of American Stadium, including praising the defense for making two game-changing plays, Bryce Young on the game winning drive, and the team sticking with the rushing attack on offense under interim head coach Chris Tabor, and offensive coordinator Thomas Brown.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea are joined by former NFL MVP Boomer Esiason to break down the rookie season of Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young, the firing of Frank Reich, what's the biggest need for the franchise, and who might be the next head coach under owner David Tepper and GM Scott Fitterer.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers struggling on offense once again as the Panthers lose to the New Orleans Saints, 28-6, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA, as the Panthers drop to 1-12 on the season. Dennis points out that this was one of Bryce Young's worst games, while Chris shoulders most the blame on what's around Bryce Young.

The Carolina Panthers are the definition of dysfunction, and Chris Lea & Dennis Cox point out how all of the chaos within the organization is hurting the development of rookie QB Bryce Young. Dennis & Chris point out how not many quarterbacks would succeed under these circumstances, and that it's too early in Young's career to determine if he's a bust. An article by Joseph Person & Dia...

The Carolina Panthers and Bryce Young failed to convert on 3rd & 1 and 4th & 1 late in the game as the Panthers lose 21-18 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first game under interim head coach Chris Tabor. Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss of lack of personnel the Panthers have to gain one yard when they need it, and wonder how long before owner David Tepper fires General Manager Scott F...

The Carolina Panthers and owner David Tepper have fired head coach Frank Reich after just 11 games as the Panthers head coach. Reich was 1-10. Dennis Cox & Chris Lea react to the firing of Reich, special teams coordinator Chris Tabor becoming interim head coach with Jim Caldwell being special advisor. Dennis & Chris also wonder what this means for the development of Bryce Young and offensi...

The Carolina Panthers and owner David Tepper have fired head coach Frank Reich after just 11 games as the Panthers head coach. Reich was 1-10. Dennis Cox & Tim Donnelly react to the firing of Reich, special teams coordinator Chris Tabor becoming interim head coach with Jim Caldwell being special advisor. Dennis & Tim also wonder what this means for the development of Bryce Young, and offen...

The Carolina Panthers and QB Bryce Young struggle offensively in a 17-10 loss at the Tennessee Titans, which means only 10 points again for head coach Frank Reich after Reich took back play calling duties from offensive coordinator Thomas Brown. Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the struggles on offense, how the same mistakes continue to persist when it comes to offensive line play, play-calling,...

Are Bryce Young, Brian Burns, and others worth keeping around long term for the Carolina Panthers? Ahead of the Panthers vs the Tennessee Titans, Dennis Cox & Chris Lea share their thoughts on which Carolina Panthers players will be around not only in 2024, but also 2025. Another major question(s) moving forward: will Frank Reich be the head coach, and/or will Scott Fitterer be the GM? And who...

Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers lacked offensively in a 33-10 loss at home to the Dallas Cowboys at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. After dropping to 1-9 on the season, should head coach Frank Reich and GM Scott Fitterer be worried about their jobs, and will either of them be let go by owner David Tepper as soon as this week? The Carolina Panthers had one of their worst offensive s...

Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich is taking back over play-calling duties against the Dallas Cowboys after offensive coordinator Thomas Brown called plays for the last three games. Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss how this hurts Bryce Young's development, and wonder if Frank Reich is poised to be fired by GM Scott Fitterer and owner David Tepper. Also, it's unlikely Thomas Brown comes bac...

The Carolina Panthers managed only 213 yards of offense and 170 total passing yards in a 16-13 loss to the Chicago Bears. Bryce Young and the Panthers failed to score a touchdown while allowing three sacks to a Bears team that only had 10 sacks all season. Dennis Cox & Chris Lea vent about head coach Frank Reich, GM Scott Fitterer, and owner David Tepper for assembling a team that can't compet...

Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young throws three interceptions, including two pick-6 touchdowns by Kenny Moore II, in a 27-13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the struggles of the Carolina Panthers, including both offensively & defensively. Chris Lea also points out that while Panthers fans are upset at Bryce Young, but that the anger should really be towards the...