Locked On Panthers Hit - Quick Takes on the Carolina Panthers

Panthers fixed their biggest defensive hole at the cut deadline with Bobby Okereke. Okereke has 130+ tackles in four of the last six seasons. I also discuss some of the guys the Panthers brought back to the practice squad. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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The Carolina Panthers trimmed their roster to 53. I break down five surprise cuts, including Trevin Wallace (3rd round pick in 2024). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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The cold takes on Bryce Young have gotten out of hand. Yes, he had a bad joint practice against the Texans, but the real problem was the pressure. Monroe Freeling felt the heat all day, and Bryce is not seeing that Houston front every week.

Mike Gitkos also answers the question "does Carolina need ANOTHER wide receiver?" No. This room is full of hungry guys, and Jimmy Horn Jr. should be the No. 3. Plus, roster cuts are this weekend. Is this the year the Panthers keep three quarterbacks.

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The Detroit Lions unveiled their new "Rivals" uniforms and they look almost EXACTLY like the Carolina Panthers. Black panther-style logo, the same stripes, the same colors in the same order as Carolina's white uniform, and they even used the Panthers' process blue. How did this get approved?

Plus: the NFL killed the Pro Bowl game but is still voting players in. Mike Gitkos explains why letting the Pro Bowl die was the wrong call, from the skills competitions to Kick-Tac-Toe to the jerseys fans still wear to games.

Do the Lions Rivals uniforms rip off the Panthers? Drop your take in the comments. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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The Texans dominated the Panthers in their final joint practice of the Preseason. Can they get their problems resolved before the season starts in a few weeks? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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The Carolina Panthers struggled to get a rhythm going against the Texans daunting defense during joint practices and JT Sanders is rumored to be on the trading block for the Panthers.

Could we see them get something for him before final roster cuts? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Last year saw the Panthers win the division following a wild finish where 3 teams tied with an 8-9 record. This year they'll stand alone at the top. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Kenny Pickett hasn't done much in his time during his time during the preseason and should have a short leash as the #2 guy. Legette is in a similar role in the WR spot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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The Panthers backfield is a three-headed monster with Chuba Hubbard, Jonathon Brooks, and AJ "Quadzilla" Dillon. Each one brings a completely different style and defenses have to account for all three. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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