Locked On Panthers Hit - Quick Takes on the Carolina Panthers

Carolina’s path against Chicago starts in the trenches. Mike breaks down protecting Bryce Young, containing Caleb Williams and controlling the clock, then explains his conditions for considering a Xavier Legette trade. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Jonathon Brooks is back at practice, and Mike Gitkos breaks down what that could mean for the Panthers’ backfield against Chicago. Plus, Lee Hunter’s move into the starting lineup, his pairing with Derrick Brown, and the importance of staying disciplined against Caleb Williams.

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00:00 Brooks update and today’s Double Hit
00:31 Brooks, the backfield and the Bears
02:16 Kalshi sponsor read
02:45 Lee Hunter and the defensive front
05:05 More Locked On Panthers coverage

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The Panthers need to set the tone early against Chicago. Mike Gitkos looks at an aggressive opening drive, Brad Idzik’s approach and the importance of playing from ahead. Then, David Tepper’s comments on success lead into a bigger question: can Carolina build consecutive winning seasons?

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00:00 No more slow starts
00:32 Set the tone against Chicago
02:31 Kalshi sponsor read
02:57 Tepper’s standard for success
05:16 More Locked On Panthers coverage

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Dave Canales wants the Panthers to play with more urgency: quicker calls, more motion, and faster Bryce Young decisions. Plus, why Jonathon Brooks’ status matters against the Bears.

00:00 Panthers offense needs urgency
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03:37 Jonathon Brooks update
05:04 Final thoughts

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The Panthers open Week 1 against the Bears with two bold predictions: Darren Waller scores on the opening drive, and the defense forces multiple interceptions from Caleb Williams.

Mike Gitkos breaks down Carolina’s run-first plan, Waller’s red-zone role, the pass rush, and why Devin Lloyd and Bobby Okereke matter against Chicago’s play-action game.

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Can Carolina become a top-10 defense? Mike Gitkos explains his optimism about Jaelan Phillips, Devin Lloyd, Bobby Okereke and Derrick Brown, then looks at the health and depth concerns that could hold the Panthers back. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Captains are set. Jerseys are revealed.

New leaders, familiar faces, three blue home games, and six in black. I break down the Panthers captain picks and the 2026 jersey schedule. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Jonathon Brooks does not have knee soreness. Dave Canales only said "soreness," the internet ran with "knee," and Brooks' fiancée shut the story down on X. Plus, Tetairoa McMillan is up 17 pounds of muscle after taking home PFWA Offensive Rookie of the Year and overall Rookie of the Year.

With Brooks healthy, the Carolina Panthers take a full running back trio of Chuba Hubbard, Brooks, and AJ Dillon into Week 1 against a Bears defense that struggled against the run last year: Chuba and Dillon wear the defense down, Brooks breaks it. And Tet, now closer to his college weight, should win more contested catches and run through tackles after a year of camp battles against Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson.

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Jonathon Brooks missed practice with knee soreness, putting the Panthers’ RB trio under the microscope. Plus, Tetairoa McMillan wins PFWA Rookie and Offensive Rookie of the Year Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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The Carolina Panthers placed offensive lineman Brady Christensen and running back Trevor Etienne on injured reserve, thinning their depth before Week 1 against the Chicago Bears. Mike Gitkos breaks down what each loss means, the impact on the offensive line and return game, and why Chuba Hubbard’s return to practice could unlock a three-headed Panthers backfield with Jonathon Brooks and A.J. Dillon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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