Max Henson from Panthers.com joins the show to discuss Graham Gano's new contract with the team, if the Panthers will make a change at the backup QB position, Curtis Samuels' injury progression and more!

Rick Bonnell from The Charlotte Observer joins The Wake Up Call to discuss the Michael Carter-Williams injury, MKG's first career ejection, if the Hornets should throw in the towel at this point in the season and more!

Russell Baxter from FanSided joins The Wake Up Call to discuss the potential moves the Panthers could make this offseason, how the Bucs can compete in the NFC South next season, the issues with the franchise tag and more!

Carolina Panthers general manager Marty Hurney joins Gerry V to talk about the no-brainer contract for Graham Gano, adding more weapons for Cam Newton, the status of Julius Peppers, and more. 

Pro Football Weekly NFL writer Eric Edholm joins Gerry V to talk about Seattle trading Michael Bennett to Philadelphia, Richard Sherman's future with the Seahawks, his takeaway from the NFL Combine, what the Panthers need the most as we head to free agency, and more.

Bleacher Report NBA lead writer Dan Favale joins Gerry V to talk about the Hornets and the uncertainty they face, if the Rockets can take down Golden State in a playoff series, if Toronto should be taken seriously, and more.

Bleacher Report NFL lead writer Jason Cole joins Gerry V to talk about whether he thinks the Steelers will get a long-term deal done with Le'Veon Bell, if running backs are overvalued or undervalued, the Kirk Cousins free agency sweepstakes, the best quarterback in the upcoming draft, and more. 

Charlotte Hornets EVP and Chief Sales and Marketing Officer Pete Guelli joins Gerry V to talk about Steve Smith night on Saturday, where the team is in their search for a new general manager, and more. 

Molly, Bobby, and Walker break down the Panthers decision to release Kurt Coleman, what he could bring to the Saints defense, what to expect from Devin Funchess this season, how the Panthers can replace Jonathan Stewart, and more!

The Wake Up Call reflects on the release of Ted Ginn and how that changed Carolina's offense last season, if Funchess being the top guy is a problem, and other areas Carolina needs to address offensively.