Processing Blue: A Panthers' Podcast

The Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporter Alex Zietlow and columnist Scott Fowler discuss the team's lack of movement at the trade deadline and whether or not they should have considered moving some players (2:42). Then, they break down the controversial play in the Broncos game (8:15) and what happened at BoA Stadium on Sunday (21:00) before Scott talks about his story on disgruntl...

The Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporter Alex Zietlow and columnist Scott Fowler discuss the team's decision to fire DC Ejiro Evero last week and what the defense could look like without him (1:50). Then, they look at the trade deadline and debate whether or not the Panthers should make a trade (19:15) as well as take a temperature check of the team (25:10). Finally, Alex and Scott...

Charlotte Observer Panthers insider Alex Zietlow is joined by producer Zach Dennis to break down the news on Friday that the Carolina Panthers have parted ways with defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero and defensive passing game coordinator Jonathan Cooley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporter Alex Zietlow and columnist Scott Fowler look at themselves in disbelief as they try to assess what happened in Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers (3:40). Then, they look at the NFC South picture following Sunday (8:00) before diving into roster moves as Taylor Moton and Thomas Incoom were added to the IR (14:38). Finally, Alex and Scott talk ab...

The Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporter Alex Zietlow and columnist Scott Fowler ask the big question: Are the Panthers actually good? With Bryce taking a leap and Chuba leading in rushing, this might be a strong year for Carolina fans. Then, they recap the win over the Eagles (7:55) before looking at five stats from the season so far and deciding if that aligns with what they've s...

The Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporter Alex Zietlow and columnist Scott Fowler give updates from the team following their Week 5 bye and debate what needs to happen for the Panthers to take the NFC South (7:55). Then, The Athletic's senior NFL insider Jonathan Jones joins the show to discuss the rise of Bryce Young, the Panthers playoff chances this year, what fans should know ab...

The Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporter Alex Zietlow and columnist Scott Fowler recap the Sunday Night Football win over the Lions and how Tetairoa McMillan (8:20) and Bryce Young stood out (14:05). Then, they consider the MVP case that Bryce Young has at the moment (19:30) before looking at the Panthers injuries as they enter their bye week (25:35). Learn more about your ad choic...

The Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporter Alex Zietlow and columnist Scott Fowler talk about Jaycee Horn's injury and what that means moving forward for the team (3:25) before tossing out some possible replacements (7:57). Then, they recap the loss to the Browns (13:00), how Bryce and the offense looked (19:20) and the top issue facing the offense through three games (24:10). They e...

The Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers columnist Scott Fowler and producer Zach Dennis talk about the team's Week 2 win against the Falcons, including a historic day for Devin Lloyd (2:40) and Bryce Young balling out in Atlanta once again (9:30). Then, Cleveland Browns analyst for ESPN 850 Cleveland, Tony Grossi, joins the podcast to preview the game and take us inside Browns' fans feelings to...

The Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporter Alex Zietlow and columnist Scott Fowler talk about the team's Week 1 loss against the Bears (4:04) and what went wrong with that defense (10:06) They finish on a positive note, dissecting Bryce Young's performance (21:00) and talk game predictions (26:00) for Sunday's "rival" game against the Falcons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

The Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporter Alex Zietlow and columnist Scott Fowler talk about recent practices updates including how Darren Waller looked (3:05) before talking about the tight ends room (8:55). Then, they are joined by Zack Pearson with BearReport to preview the week one match-up with Chicago (11:15). They finish out with their picks for the best Panthers fantasy play...

On this episode of the Processing Blue podcast, Charlotte Observer Panthers beat reporter Alex Zietlow and columnist Scott Fowler talks about the end of last season, training camp and their expectations for the Panthers this season. Then, Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker talks with Alex about coming to the NFL, joining the Panthers and the Love Like Adam Foundation. (12:50) Recorded live at Olde...

The Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporter Alex Zietlow and columnist Scott Fowler break down the preseason win over the Jaguars, how Bryce Young looked, and winners and losers from the game (4:05) before diving into the team's injury situation (21:45). Then, they go over what is concerning about the team heading into the Texans game and what has them hopeful (31:05). Learn more abou...

Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporter Alex Zietlow and columnist Scott Fowler offer their takes on the team's preseason loss to Buffalo where coach Dave Canales said the starters didn't "earn" more playing time (3:30). They also talk about how did and did not show up in the second preseason game (10:50). Then, they dig into the Darren Waller signing and what he could bring to the te...

Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporter Alex Zietlow and columnist Scott Fowler offer their first impressions of the team out of the first preseason game with the Cardinals (4:10). Then, they have the Haynes King (6:26) and the Jimmy Horn Jr. (11:50) conversations. Then, Scott talks about his trip up to Canton and Luke Kuechly's induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (18:00). Le...

Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow give their impressions on the second week of camp and what's next for the Panthers after injuries to Chris Brazzell and Xavier Legette (2:05). But with two receivers down, one is stepping up: could Ja'seem Reed be an impact player this season? (6:40). Then, Paul Domowitch joins the show to speak with Scott Fowler abou...

Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow give their impressions of the first week of training camp, including a fight and what Bryce Young is up to. Then, they pick their offensive (9:45) and defensive (14:00) MVPs through the first four workouts. They end the show with whose stock is up (21:35) and who is down (33:30) so far through camp. Learn more about y...

Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow talk about which players are most likely to make the team (3:25) and go over Mike's underdog list (11:45). Then, they dig deeper into the wide receiver room and who makes the team (18:25) as well as Jackson Kuwatch, the team's last pick. (27:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow talk about which players are definitely making the team out of training camp (3:15) and who are close to being a lock (26:05). They also discuss which players may be on the bubble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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...

Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow offer thoughts on the week of practice from WR David Moore and what he brings to the team (1:25). Then, they talk about what they make of Xavier Legette so far in camp (11:15). Former Panthers TE Dominique Dafney joins the show to talk about life after football, his tight end rankings and thoughts on a minicamp with D...

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 wit...

Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow offer thoughts on OTAs so far, including a Bryce Young "blow up" (1:30) and how the rest of the quarterback class is looking (8:35). Then, they go over how Jonathon Brooks has looked early on (10:30) and early impressions of Jaelan Phillips and Devil Lloyd (13:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

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 abou...

Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow give their impressions from the first days of rookie minicamp (0:35) and dig into the Haynes King/Taysom Hill comparisons (8:20). Then, they go over some comments that Dave Canales made about the nickel cornerback position next season (19:08) and offer updates on injured players Jonathon Brooks, Robert Hunt and others...