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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 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). 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 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 art of the onside kick and his memories at App State (10:25). Finally, Mike and Alex ask each other what lowkey draft need the Panthers should consider targeting. (29:15) 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 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 expect from new LB Jaelan Phillips (13:40). Finally, Mike and Alex chat other recent re-signs by the Panthers (22:00). 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 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 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'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 next season (28:00). 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 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 without him (20:00) and takeaways from Mike's chat with Dan Morgan at the Shrine Bowl (31:30). 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 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 coaching carousel (20:50), and who each of them thinks makes the Super Bowl (27:25). 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