Locked On Panthers - Daily Podcast On The Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers head down I-85 South on Sunday to face the NFC South rival Atlanta Falcons. Shaq Thompson has made progress throughout the week that suggests that he'll return on Sunday but there's another injury to the defense heading into Sunday's matchup.

The Friday Mailbag returns for another week including questions about whether the Panthers will look to add a new QB at the trade deadline, bring back former QB Cam Newton, and if Matt Rhule is suited to be an NFL head coach for the long haul.

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Julian Council and Locked On Falcons host Aaron Freeman preview the Week 8 matchup between the 3-4 Carolina Panthers and the 3-3 Atlanta Falcons.

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The Carolina Panthers are on a four-game losing streak which means that it's the perfect time to check the temperature of the team and fan base with Josh Klein, the editor-in-chief of the Riot Report.

Has Sam Darnold proven that he's not a franchise QB? Should the Panthers be sellers at the trade deadline?

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The Carolina Panthers sought out to find an offensive identity against the New York Giants only to end up benching starting QB Sam Darnold in the process. Head coach Matt Rhule reaffirmed on Monday that Darnold would remain the Panthers QB while Joe Brady would continue to call the plays.

Rhule was also asked about the team's interest in disgruntled and legally troubled Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson. Would it be wise for the Panthers to trade for Watson before his legal issues are settled?

Updates on another offensive line injury.

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The Carolina Panthers dropped their fourth straight game on Sunday, losing on the road to the New York Giants, 25-3. In the loss, Panthers head coach Matt Rhule opted to bench QB Sam Darnold. Does this decision finally prove that the Carolina Panthers made a mistake in trading for Darnold?

How much of the blame should Panthers owner David Tepper bear for the decision to trade for Darnold? Tepper has made it known that the organization should be aggressive in finding a long-term solution at QB, which precipitated the ouster of Teddy Bridgewater after one season with the team.

Where do the Panthers go from here? Should Sam Darnold remain the starting QB or is it time to see P.J. Walker?

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The Carolina Panthers head to New York on Sunday to face the 1-5 Giants. Matt Rhule provided an injury update on Thursday. Might Brady Christensen start at left tackle?

The Friday Mailbag is back including questions on if the Panthers should trade Christian McCaffrey, the quality of the Panthers offensive coaching staff and more.

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Julian Council is joined by Locked On Giants host Patricia Traina to break down the matchup at MetLife Stadium on Sunday between the 3-3 Carolina Panthers and the 1-5 New York Giants.

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The Carolina Panthers signed RB Christian McCaffrey to a lengthy extension in April of 2020, making McCaffrey the highest-paid RB in the NFL. Since then McCaffrey has missed 16 of the team's 22 games and signs point to him missing more time in 2021 as he currently sits on IR. Did the Panthers make a mistake in extending him?

The Panthers also decided to extend WR Robby Anderson prior to the 2021 season. So far, that deal has not worked out well as Anderson has struggled with drops and a lack of production through six weeks. Is this also a deal Carolina should be second-guessing?

The Panthers head to New York to face the Giants in a game that they cannot lose. A closer look a the 1-5 Giants.

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The Carolina Panthers season is on the brink as they head to New York on Sunday to face the lowly Giants. Matt Rhule is searching for an offensive identity and is wanting to see more commitment to the ground game. Is this an indictment on Sam Darnold's ability to carry the team? Can Joe Brady's offense operate effectively as a run-first philosophy?

While the Panthers sit at 3-3 that doesn't mean that their postseason hopes are over. Do the weeks ahead provide Carolina an opportunity to position themselves well heading into the second half of the season?

Updates on Stephon Gilmore's availability, a change on the offensive line from Sunday and more.

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The Carolina Panthers dropped their third straight, losing in overtime at home, 34-28, against the Minnesota Vikings.

The Panthers offense for most of the day struggled to move the football before putting together drives to force the game into overtime. Who is largely to blame for the offense's struggles?

Following his sideline outburst towards the end of the loss to Philadelphia, Robby Anderson was a topic of conversation throughout the week. Anderson responded with a poor performance highlighted by multiple drops. Should the Panthers be regretting ending the wideout? Can he get on the same page with Sam Darnold?

The Panthers were 3-0, now they're 3-3. Where does the team go from here with a trip to the Big Apple to face the New York Giants? Can the season be salvaged or are we watching yet another collapse in Carolina?

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