Panthers Playbook

The NFL Trade deadline passed with the Carolina Panthers not making any trades. Dennis Cox & Chris Lea disagree on if a move - even a small one - should've been made to acquire future draft capitol. But they agree if the value wasn't there for a guy like Brian Burns, Derrick Brown, or others, then it was smart not to make a move. Kenton Gibbs, former NC State football defensive lineman, joined...

The Carolina Panthers get their first win of the season, beating the Houston Texans, 15-13, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC, as kicker Eddy Pineiro hit a game winning 23-yard field goal as time expired. Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss how Bryce Young showed poise on the final, where the Panthers went 15 plays, 86 yards over the final 6:17 to win the game. Chris & Dennis share th...

The Carolina Panthers welcome rookie QB CJ Stroud and the Houston Texa s to Bank of America Stadium on Sunday. Dennis Cox & Chris Lea point out how this is a chance for rookie QB and former No. 1 oerall 2023 NFL Draft pick Bryce Young to silence critics after how Stroud has starter strong for the Texans. Also, the qustions looms about the trade deadline for Brian Burns. 

Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich turned over play calling duties to offensive coordinator Thomas Brown, and this needs to work for rookie QB Bryce Young. Also, safety Jeremy Chinn will be out up to six weeks with a quad injury, and with the NFL trade deadline approaching, this will severely hurt Chinn's draft stock, and could accelerate the process to potentially trading Brian Burns, Terra...

Despite jumping out to a 14-0 lead, the Carolina Panthers struggled offensively as the Miami Dolphins scored 35 straight points en route to a 42-21 win over the Panthers and rookie QB Bryce Young. Bryce Young showed improvement, but the offensively line struggled, and the defense was gashed once again for several big gains as Carolina dropped to a league-worst record of 0-6 in the NFL. The questio...

The Carolina Panthers lack synergy and cohesion between owner David Tepper, General Manager Scott Fitterer, and head coach Frank Reich, and it's impacting rookie QB Bryce Young negatively, and decisions about personnel on the field aren't matching what's coming out of the front office regarding players like Brian Burns, Jeremy Chinn, Terrace Marshall Jr., and others. Should the Carolina Panthers l...

Carolina Panthers turned the ball over three times, including two Bryce Young interceptions, in a 42-24 loss at the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. Dennis Cox & Frank Reich discuss the loss, including the defense struggling, Young's turnovers, and more questions rise about Frank Reich's ability to be able to develop Bryce Young. Also, Chris Lea points out that Miles Sanders h...

Did Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich want to draft Bryce Young No. 1 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft? Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss how owner David Tepper and GM Scott Fitterer were sold on Bryce Young before the hiring of Frank Reich. Chris recalls his conversation with Boomer Esiason before the NFL Draft, where Esiason says that Reich likes coaching bigger quarterbacks. Plus, Chris an...

The Carolina Panthers lose to the Minnesota Vikings, 21-13, as Bryce Young and the offense failed to score a touchdown while struggling with red zone execution. Dennis Cox & Chris Lea break down the loss, the lack of progression from head coach Frank Reich and Bryce Young with the offense, terrible clock management from Frank Reich, and the lack of a running game for Carolina. Chris & Denn...

Carolina Panthers are dealing with several injuries as they face the Minnesota Vikings in Week 4 of the 2023 NFL Season, with both teams looking for their first win. Dennis Cox & Chris Lea break down the injuries to rookie QB Bryce Young, safety Xavier Woods, LB Frankie Luvu, CB CJ Henderson, and others as the Panthers will try to contain Vikings QB Kirk Cousins and WR Justin Jefferson, as wel...

Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich called out his offense, himself, and coaching staff for penalties as the Panthers lose to the Seattle Seahawks, 37-27, with Andy Dalton at QB for an injured Bryce Young.  Also, injuries are mounting as LB Frankie Luvu (hip), CB CJ Henderson (ankle), S Xavier Woods (hamstring), and WR Jonathan Mingo (concussion) all left the game with injuries and did n...

Are the Carolina Panthers putting rookie QB Bryce Young in the best position to be successful? On the latest episode of Panthers Playbook, Dennis Cox & Chris Lea share their thoughts on Bryce Young and his ankle injury, Head Coach Frank Reich's play calling and offensive scheme, and why Jeremy Chinn needs to have more snaps in order for the Panthers to beat the Seattle Seahawks and get their f...

The Carolina Panthers' offense and QB Bryce Young struggle mightily in a 20-17 loss to the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium on Monday Night Football. Dennis Cox & Chris Lea break down the loss, including the lack of creativity on offense from head coach Frank Reich, the questions surrounding the offensive personnel, and how there's already a bit of dissension from Carolina Panther...

As the Carolina Panthers face the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football, Dennis Cox & Chris Lea point out that the play calling and scheme on offense needs to evolve to help Bryce Young against a tough Saints defense. Let us know in the comments your predictions for the Carolina Panthers vs the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium on Monday Night Football. Also, how will the off...

Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers offense struggle in a 24-10 loss to the Atlanta Falcons that saw Young throw two interceptions, as Carolina turned the ball over three times that led to 17 Falcons points. Dennis Cox & Chris Lea break down the loss, including questionable coaching decisions by head coach Frank Reich, and a strong performance overall by the defense. In the episode, you'll h...

The Carolina Panthers and Edge Brian Burns are in contract talks about an extension. Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the latest, including how San Francisco 49ers' Nick Bosa's contract will impact negotiations, if he'll miss NFL Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons.    Three keys to facing the ATL Falcons in Week 1: Making life uncomfortable for Falcons QB Desmond Ridder Protecting rook...

With the Carolina Panthers adding players via waivers and trade, QB Matt Corral was placed on waivers and is not on the Panthers 53 man roster, though could be added to the practice squad if not signed or claimed by another team. Chris Lea & Dennis Cox share their thoughts on the roster, the addition of Ihmir Smith-Marsette, and if the roster will see more changes before the Carolina Panthers...

Bryce Young threw his first NFL Touchdown as the Carolina Panthers lose their final preseason game to the Detroit Lions, 26-17. Dennis Cox and Chris Lea break down Bryce Young's preseason, improvements by the offense, questions about Ikem Ekwonu at left tackle, injury concerns at wide receiver, and potential roster cuts as head coach Frank Reich and GM Scott Fitterer must narrow the roster down to...

On this episode of the Panthers Playbook Podcast, Chris Lea & Dennis Cox discuss why Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers offense needs more live reps in the final preseason game against the Detroit Lions to continue to progress and work out offensive line issues. Dennis & Chris also break down a few roster battles, including how the signing of CB Troy Hill will impact the roster moving f...

The Carolina Panthers lose to the New York Giants, 21-19, in their second 2023 NFL preseason game. Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers offense showed improvement, but questions still linger about the Ikem Ekwonu and the offensive line. Chris Lea points out the need for a short-yardage running back, where Dennis points out situations - such as red zone offense - where the offense can improve. Plu...

On the latest episode of Panthers Playbook, Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss three areas where the Carolina Panthers need to improve going into preseason game No. 2 vs the New York Giants: Let QB Bryce Young unleash a bit Offensive line play Better tackling ... Also, linebacker Deion Jones sits down for an exclusive interview discussing joining the Carolina Panthers, defensive improvements,...

Game No. 1 of the NFL Preseason for the Carolina Panthers against the New York Jets saw QB Bryce Young get his multiple times as the Panthers lost to NYJ, 27-0. On Panthers Playbook, Dennis Cox and Chris Lea do point out some glaring problems that needs to be fixed quickly with the offensive line, how Amare Barno stood out on defense, and how great it was to see the first two defensive units look...

Panthers Playbook Podcast - Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young looked good against the New York Jets in joint practice leading up to the first preseason game in Charlotte, NC at Bank of America Stadium. Also, the offensive depth chart is starting to shape up, though Laviska Shenault could the wild card for Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich. Plus, the addition of Justin Houston on defense can...

On Ep. 1 of Panthers Playbook, Dennis Cox and Chris Lea explore the Carolina Panthers and their development of rookie QB Bryce Young, and how it's important for head coach Frank Reich and the franchise to establish an identity moving forward. Plus, exclusive interviews with 2nd-year offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu, as well as defensive lineman Shy Tuttle.

NEW PODCAST! Panthers Playbook from 99.9 The Fan in Raleigh, NC. Carolina Panthers coverage, opinions, analysis, exclusive interviews and insight. Mid-week episodes preview the coming game and post-game episodes recap every Carolina Panthers win or loss with a focus on what worked, what didn't and what's next. Hosted by 99.9 The Fan's Tim Donnelly and Dennis Cox and WRAL's Chris Lea. Panthers Play...