ESPN.com NFL writer Mike Sando joins the Wake Up Call to discuss if this is the best weapons that Cam Newton has had since being in Carolina, who had the best offseason in the NFL, and the impact of Jameis Winston's suspension could have on Tampa Bay.  A lot of good NFL talk this Friday morning!

Molly and Walker talk to Garrett Gilbert about his upcoming season with the Panthers as he enters training camp as the clear back-up quarterback option under Cam Newton. How has his journey from CFB to the NFL made him the player he is today? What has his experience in Carolina done for his confidence and his career? Whats it like learning under the former MVP and what should we expect from the team this year?

Current Miami Heat TV analyst, Tony Fiorentino stopped by The Gerry V Show and discussed the process of evaluating players, the process of winning three titles with the Heat, having guys fit into a certain culture, where LeBron could go and much more!

Hornets and NBA columnist for the Charlotte Observer, Rick Bonnell stopped by The Gerry V Show and gave his thoughts on the Dwight Howard trade, the possibility that Kemba could be traded, options for the Hornets tonight and much more! 

 

ESPN National Director of Recruiting, Paul Biancardi stopped by the show and discussed how this NBA draft class and how different it is compared to other years, how he sees the Top 5 picks playing out tonight and how unpredictable it might be and who he likes at #11 for the Hornets! 

Former Kentucky and Charlotte Hornet guard, Rex Chapman stopped by The Gerry V Show and talked about this playing days in the NBA and in Charlotte, what it was like to be the very first pick in Hornets history, his fondest memory playing in Charlotte and what advice he would give players today!

Charlotte Observer, Rick Bonnell, joins The Wake Up Call to discuss his thoughts on the NBA draft being that Dwight Howard was traded to the Knicks, Howard's value as a player and where Kemba Walker's next destination should be.

ESPN.com Carolina Panthers beat writer David Newton joins The Wake Up Call to discuss some of the latest news surrounding the Carolina Panthers, including the discussions around Daryl Williams, playoff hopes for the Panthers, who should be the starting CB this upcoming season, and answering several other questions on the defensive end.

Walker Mehl of Locked on Hornets podcast joins Mario Washington and Jeff Caruso to break down the Dwight Howard trade to the Nets, the short term and long term effect, what this could mean for Charlotte as the NBA Draft approaches, and much more. 

ESPN NFL analyst and former NFL center and Super Bowl Champion Jeff Satuday joins Mario Washington to talk about why the Panthers will miss the playoffs this season, how he feels about player holdouts, the more improved teams in the NFL, and more.