Between Baker Mayfield now starting for the Rams, Christian McCaffrey headed to the 49ers, Matt Rhule set to coach Nebraska in 2023, and Steve Wilks coaching his way into serious consideration for the full-time head coaching gig, this has been one of the wilder Carolina Panthers seasons in franchise history. Julian Council discusses whether this season outweirds the 2014 campaign.

The Panthers matchup against the Buccaneers is as must-win as it gets. If Carolina fails to come out on top their playoff dreams will end. While a win would give Carolina a win-and-in situation against New Orleans. Julian asks when there was a Panthers regular season game with this much on the line.

Steve Wilks can make a stronger case for the permanent head coaching job in Carolina if he's able to close the season out with two wins and a division title. If Wilks is able to lead the team to such heights and Panthers owner David Tepper bypasses Wilks for the job should Wilks stick around? Could other teams in the NFL be interested in his services as the headman? Julian evaluates all the potential options ahead for Wilks.

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