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...

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...

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 fo...

Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow break down the entire NFL Draft class for the Panthers, starting with 19th overall pick Monroe Freeling (2:15). Then, Panthers 5th round pick Sam Hecht joins the show to talk about his journey to the NFL (20:45) before the guys finish up the draft class and also discuss impact from the team's UDFA signings (31:35). Le...

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/...

Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow break down what Dan Morgan said in his pre-draft press conference (1:29), plus an exclusive interview with tight end Mitchell Evans (14:02). 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). Final...

Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow talk about Mike's recent catch up with Dave Canales and what he said about Jonathon Brooks' role for next season (1:50), what could happen at the center position (4:10), and whether or not we could see a new look on defense (7:15). Then, they are joined by punter Sam Martin to chat about re-signing with Carolina, the...

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 P...

Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow look at the second wave of free agents signed by the team and say whether they love, like or leave on Rasheed Walker, John Metchie, Luke Fortner and Stone Forsythe (1:15). Then they are joined by special teams ace/OLB Thomas Incoom to chat about his offseason, re-signing with Carolina as a free agent and what fans can...

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 an...

Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow are back from the NFL Combine and ready to dig into the offseason. First up, who are three realistic free agents that the Panthers could pursue? (4:15) Then they look at some non-free agent targets that the team could consider (24:00) as well as some players that they could bring back for next season (29:10). Learn mo...

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 R...

Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow talk about recently released Bradley Chubb and whether or not he would make sense for the Panthers (2:50) and what Darrell Bevell's hire means for the offensive side (10:00). Then they discuss the big questions they have ahead of the NFL Combine (19:25) and which Day 3 pick from last year's draft could make a leap nex...

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...

Charlotte Observer beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow talk about Ejiro Evero coming back as the Panthers' defensive coordinator after getting passed over for the Raiders job (2:30). Then, Alex talks with Bryce Young and Rico Dowdle at Radio Row for the Super Bowl (8:30) before Mike rejoins to discuss Rico coming back to Carolina next year (17:35), what the running back room would look witho...

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 (...

Charlotte Observer beat reporter Mike Kaye and columnist Scott Fowler take a look at the football landscape before rating the best and worst move the Panthers made last offseason (2:30). Then, they discuss the unrestricted free agents the team needs to keep (9:30), what to make of Ejiro Evero's head coaching prospects and the Bills firing Sean McDermott (17:00), what to make of this year's coachin...

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 ab...

Charlotte Observer reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow recap how the Panthers made the playoffs and what this means for the future before clearing the floor for Scott Fowler and Jake Delhomme (14:50). He talks about how the Panthers can win, recounts his own playoff exploits and offers a one-minute pump up speech to Bryce Young. Finally, Mike and Alex offer their reasons the Panthers can upset th...

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