Joseph Person, writer for The Athletic covering the Panthers, joins the V-man to discuss defensive schemes and personnel. Plus! Get a quick preview for Thursday’s preseason opener against Chicago. All this and more!

The V-man dives into the NFC South and says why this division is a heavyweight fight than anyone can win! All this and more!

The V-man goes straight from the mail bag today in today’s version of the Yellow Courtesy Phone. Hear what he has to say about no Knicks making the NBA All-decade team. Plus! See why Clarence calls Gerry a mystery man! All this and more!

The first hour of the Gerry V show is can’t miss radio. Hear the V-man chat about the upcoming Panthers’ season. Plus! See why the V-man thinks the Saints will win the NFC and why Zeke will be playing sooner than you think! All this and more!

:06 – The 3rd hour of The Wake Up Call starts with a heated Diamonds Direct Hot 5 and the debate over which coach is the best in Carolina Panthers history?

17:50 – Will Cam Newton play on Thursday night?

22:00 – Breaking down the Bill Barnwell article on the five teams that will improve the most this season. A list that includes the Carolina Panthers.

6:56: Who is Javien Elliot and what can he bring to the Panthers?

16:33: Prime Cuts

27:55 Is Trubisky the biggest weakness for the Bears?

38:20: What value does Trevor Lawrence and Tua already present to NFL teams?

:06 – Will/Should Cam Newton play vs the Bears on Thursday?

15:25 – Which team that didn’t make the playoffs last season is the surest bet to make it this season?

32:00 – Which coach is the most intriguing in college football this season?

38:00 – When will see Dwayne Haskins at QB for Washington?

Molly Cotten from The Wake Up Call joins Bobby and Walker from Panthers Training Camp to discuss who is taking the lead for the slot corner starting position, the likelihood of Cam playing in the first preseason game, and the depth at wide receiver for Carolina.

ESPN College Football Analyst David Hale joins The Wake Up Call to discuss how Clemson’s dominance impacts the perspective of the ACC as a whole, the improvement the ACC has made from last year, and what Mack Brown brings to Chapel Hill immediately.