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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss Carolina Panthers Blueprint Episode 2 and the clear alignment between GM Dan Morgan, head coach Dave Canales, and Executive VP of Football Operations Brandt Tillis when it comes to building the roster through NFL free agency and the NFL Draft. Also, will running back Miles Sanders make the final roster? Plus, more on Bryce Young in his second season, and Xavier Legette.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers having mandatory minicamp this week, including how Dave Canales has a clear plan for the offseason according to Andy Dalton, but there are questions about Jadaveon Clowney, K'Lavon Chaisson, and Eddy Pinero skipping out on OTAs during the offseason.

Are the Carolina Panthers moving in the right direction under GM Dan Morgan & Head Coach Dave Canales? Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss their views on the Carolina Panthers now that free agency and the 2024 NFL Draft have been completed, including some takeaways from rookie minicamp, and "The Alignment" of GM Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales. Also, Chris shares thoughts on former Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton's comments about current Panthers QB Bryce Young.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers 2024 NFL Draft selections, and how GM Dan Morgan & head coach Dave Canales - "The Alignment" - were able to build the roster this offseason.

Carolina Panthers draft picks include 1st Rd. WR Xavier Legette, South Carolina | 2nd Rd. RB Jonathon Brooks, Texas | 3rd Rd. LB Trevin Wallace, Kentucky | 4th Rd. TE Ja'Tavion Sanders, Texas | 5th Rd. CB Chau Smith-Wade, Washington State | 6th Rd. DL Jaden Crumedy, Mississippi State | 7th Rd. LB Michael Barrett, Michigan

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea react to the Carolina Panthers trading up to the 32nd pick with the Buffalo Bills in the 2024 NFL Draft to draft WR Xavier Legette from South Carolina, and how it's a great move by General Manager Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the 2024 NFL Draft for the Carolina Panthers, and how GM Dan Morgan can be active on Day 1 of the NFL Draft despite not having a first-round pick, and what players could help head coach Dave Canales & QB Bryce Young not just in 2024, but years to come.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the offseason moves for the Carolina Panthers made by GM Dan Morgan & head coach Dave Canales, including the trade for Diontae Johnson from the Pittsburgh Steelers, offensive line signings, the trade of Brian Burns to the New York Giants, signings on the defensive front, continuity with the defensive coaching staff, and why the 2024 NFL Draft is so vital for the Carolina Panthers and GM Dan Morgan. 

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the offseason moves for the Carolina Panthers made by GM Dan Morgan & head coach Dave Canales, including the trade for Diontae Johnson from the Pittsburgh Steelers, signing offensive lineman Robert Hunt & others to help QB Bryce Young, and how the moves on defense are short term to replace Brian Burns & Frankie Luvu.

In Season 3 of A Brief History of Triangle Sports, Brian Murphy from WRAL News and Tim Donnelly from 99.9 The Fan explore the history of sports betting in North Carolina. Mobile sports betting is legal today but getting to this point wasn’t easy. Brian and Tim cover the legislative twists and turns on the road to legal sports gambling and how NC’s “new normal” will change sports and sports fans going forward. 

All four episodes are available now. Find Season 3 of A Brief History of Triangle Sports in this podcast app. 

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the breaking news of the Carolina Panthers trading Brian Burns to the New York Giants for a 2024 2nd-round pick and a 2025 5th-round pick. Dennis & Chris point out how GM Dan Morgan & Head Coach Dave Canales are clearing house and starting over, and are trying to get rid of players drafted/signed by previous front offices of Marty Hurney and Scott Fitterer.