Locked On Panthers - Daily Podcast On The Carolina Panthers

The Panthers returned to Bank of America Stadium on Saturday evening for its preseason home opener falling 20-3 to the Baltimore Ravens.

Sam Darnold made his Panthers debut but the Panthers offense red zone issues from a season ago have carried over. How concerning should this be heading into the season?

Joey Slye missed another kick prompting Matt Rhule to display his harshest criticism of the kicker to date. Can the Panthers help get Slye "over the hump" or is it time to find a new kicker?

Following a rough preseason opener, Will Grier shined on Saturday night playing with the second-team offense. Is the backup QB competition wide open once again for the Panthers?

Plus, other players that stood out on Saturday evening vs the Ravens.

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Will Palasczuk a.k.a. Willie P of Sports Radio WFNZ in Charlotte joined the show to provide insight on what he's seen over the past three weeks of Carolina Panthers Training Camp. Including his thoughts on Sam Darnold's development, whether the Panthers could field a Top 10 defensive unit, and more.

Follow Will on Twitter @WilliePStyle

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The Carolina Panthers concluded Training Camp Thursday morning in Spartanburg but not without suffering a few injuries. How might that affect the amount Sam Darnold plays on Saturday evening? Thoughts on what stood out throughout the three weeks at Wofford.

It's time for another Friday Mailbag on Locked On Panthers. Questions this week focused on the state of the Panthers offensive line including whether the Panthers should trade for a left tackle.

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Panthers GM Scott Fitterer spoke to the media for the first time since the team arrived in Spartanburg for Training Camp on Wednesday. Fitterer discussed the decision to trade Greg Little, potential roster additions, and more. Could a veteran backup QB be one of those additions?

Fitterer also addressed in the detail what into trading for Sam Darnold. Why the comparison with Ryan Tannehill shouldn't be applied to Darnold.

Plus, the Panthers wrapped up Day 1 of 2 joint practices with the Ravens while getting a few players back from injury.

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The Carolina Panthers parted ways with former second-round tackle Greg Little on Tuesday, sending him to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for a 2022 seventh-round pick. Is Will Grier the next from the draft class of 2019 to exit Carolina? How detrimental has that class been to roster building for Matt Rhule since he's arrived?

The Panthers offensive line is continuing to take shape. Is Cam Erving and Taylor Moton a better tackle combination than Taylor Moton and Brady Christensen?

The Panthers announced that Troy Pride Jr. will miss the remainder of the season with an ACL injury. Could the absence be a blessing in disguise for the second-year corner?

Plus, Matt Rhule's thoughts on joint practices with the Baltimore Ravens and an update on masks at Bank of America Stadium this fall.

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Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule had his first Day After press conference of the season following the preseason opener vs. the Indianapolis Colts. Rhule discussed some of his key takeaways from the game and where the team can improve as it heads into joint practices with the Baltimore Ravens.

Brady Christensen proved himself on Sunday by putting together a solid performance. Should Matt Rhule consider starting Christensen at RT while moving Taylor Moton to LT?

The Panthers starters sat out Sunday's contest, will they once again be absent from the preseason with joint practices occurring later this week? What players would benefit from live game action?

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The Carolina Panthers opened the 2021 preseason with a 21-18 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. What positives can be taken away from the performance by the rookie offensive skill position players? Is there concern on the offensive line? Should there be concern over Joey Slye's up-and-down day?

P.J. Walker had a solid showing at QB for the Panthers on Sunday but is he the right choice for the backup spot?

Matt Rhule gave the starters the day off on Sunday. Should Jaycee Horn have been exempt? Plus, will Sam Darnold and the rest of the starters play on Saturday night vs the Ravens?

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The Carolina Panthers opened joint practices with the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday afternoon. Matt Rhule shared his thoughts on how the team performed and how far away they are from competing with teams like the Colts.

The Friday Mailbag returns for another week including questions on whether Steve Smith Sr. will be a first-ballot Hall of Famer, who will win the backup QB spot, and expectations for Yetur Gross-Matos.

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The Carolina Panthers begin joint practices on Thursday with the Indianapolis Colts. Is this when we start to see the improvements Sam Darnold has made as he faces a new defense?

What individual matchups will be key over the next few days.

Plus, a key roster addition and subtraction as the Panthers look to build depth on the defense.

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The Carolina Panthers released the team's first unofficial depth chart of the 2021 season. Who is on the roster bubble? Where do rookies stand? Who has the edge in the all-important long snapper battle?

The Panthers head up to Indianapolis on Wednesday for joint practices with the Colts starting on Tuesday ahead of Sunday's preseason opener. Matt Rhule spoke to the media on what he's hoping to get out of the practices and what units he is most interested in seeing go up against an unfamiliar foe.

Injuries continue to impact the Panthers first two opponents + why the play of a newcomer makes a 3-0 start even more feasible for the Cardiac Cats.

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