Panthers Playbook

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers getting their second win of the season, beating the Atlanta Falcons 9-7 at Bank of American Stadium, including praising the defense for making two game-changing plays, Bryce Young on the game winning drive, and the team sticking with the rushing attack on offense under interim head coach Chris Tabor, and offensive coordinator Thomas Brown.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea are joined by former NFL MVP Boomer Esiason to break down the rookie season of Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young, the firing of Frank Reich, what's the biggest need for the franchise, and who might be the next head coach under owner David Tepper and GM Scott Fitterer.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers struggling on offense once again as the Panthers lose to the New Orleans Saints, 28-6, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA, as the Panthers drop to 1-12 on the season. Dennis points out that this was one of Bryce Young's worst games, while Chris shoulders most the blame on what's around Bryce Young.

The Carolina Panthers are the definition of dysfunction, and Chris Lea & Dennis Cox point out how all of the chaos within the organization is hurting the development of rookie QB Bryce Young. Dennis & Chris point out how not many quarterbacks would succeed under these circumstances, and that it's too early in Young's career to determine if he's a bust. An article by Joseph Person & Dianna Russini of The Athletic cited sources within the organization breaking down the lack of communication in the organization, with several staff members going to GM Scott Fitterer and owner David Tepper with complaints about the offense under former head coach Frank Reich, and about how the team is developing rookie QB Bryce Young.

The Carolina Panthers and Bryce Young failed to convert on 3rd & 1 and 4th & 1 late in the game as the Panthers lose 21-18 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first game under interim head coach Chris Tabor. Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss of lack of personnel the Panthers have to gain one yard when they need it, and wonder how long before owner David Tepper fires General Manager Scott Fitterer. Chris & Dennis also point out the lack of play-making player the Panthers have, including how few 'big plays' that Edge/OLB Brian Burns has made this season. Dennis Cox also points out that the Panthers lost to a team quarterbacked by Baker Mayfield, whom the Carolina Panthers traded for last offseason with the Cleveland Browns for a 2024 5th-round pick.

The Carolina Panthers and owner David Tepper have fired head coach Frank Reich after just 11 games as the Panthers head coach. Reich was 1-10. Dennis Cox & Chris Lea react to the firing of Reich, special teams coordinator Chris Tabor becoming interim head coach with Jim Caldwell being special advisor. Dennis & Chris also wonder what this means for the development of Bryce Young and offensive coordinator Thomas Brown regarding the offense, but also who they want to see as the next head coach of the Panthers, with Dennis leaning towards Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.

The Carolina Panthers and owner David Tepper have fired head coach Frank Reich after just 11 games as the Panthers head coach. Reich was 1-10. Dennis Cox & Tim Donnelly react to the firing of Reich, special teams coordinator Chris Tabor becoming interim head coach with Jim Caldwell being special advisor. Dennis & Tim also wonder what this means for the development of Bryce Young, and offensive coordinator Thomas Brown regarding the offense, but also what the future could be for defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero.

The Carolina Panthers and QB Bryce Young struggle offensively in a 17-10 loss at the Tennessee Titans, which means only 10 points again for head coach Frank Reich after Reich took back play calling duties from offensive coordinator Thomas Brown. Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the struggles on offense, how the same mistakes continue to persist when it comes to offensive line play, play-calling, scheme, and communication, while also noting how the defense fails to create big plays. Also, it feels that Frank Reich will be done after the season after losing to Will Levis and the Titans.

Are Bryce Young, Brian Burns, and others worth keeping around long term for the Carolina Panthers? Ahead of the Panthers vs the Tennessee Titans, Dennis Cox & Chris Lea share their thoughts on which Carolina Panthers players will be around not only in 2024, but also 2025. Another major question(s) moving forward: will Frank Reich be the head coach, and/or will Scott Fitterer be the GM? And who will owner David Tepper bring in next?

Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers lacked offensively in a 33-10 loss at home to the Dallas Cowboys at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. After dropping to 1-9 on the season, should head coach Frank Reich and GM Scott Fitterer be worried about their jobs, and will either of them be let go by owner David Tepper as soon as this week? The Carolina Panthers had one of their worst offensive showings after Reich took back over play calling duties from offensive coordinator Thomas Brown. Also, Chris Lea spoke to WR Adam Thielen in the locker room about the fanbase for the Carolina Panthers continuing to support the team.