Panthers Playbook

Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich is taking back over play-calling duties against the Dallas Cowboys after offensive coordinator Thomas Brown called plays for the last three games. Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss how this hurts Bryce Young's development, and wonder if Frank Reich is poised to be fired by GM Scott Fitterer and owner David Tepper. Also, it's unlikely Thomas Brown comes back after this season as offensive coordinator.

The Carolina Panthers managed only 213 yards of offense and 170 total passing yards in a 16-13 loss to the Chicago Bears. Bryce Young and the Panthers failed to score a touchdown while allowing three sacks to a Bears team that only had 10 sacks all season. Dennis Cox & Chris Lea vent about head coach Frank Reich, GM Scott Fitterer, and owner David Tepper for assembling a team that can't compete, but also wonder if the team would be better under former coach Matt Rhule.

Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young throws three interceptions, including two pick-6 touchdowns by Kenny Moore II, in a 27-13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the struggles of the Carolina Panthers, including both offensively & defensively. Chris Lea also points out that while Panthers fans are upset at Bryce Young, but that the anger should really be towards the front office of owner David Tepper, and GM Scott Fitterer. Also, OLB/Edge Brian Burns is in concussion protocol, and questions about if he'll be available on Thursday Night Football against the Chicago Bears.

The NFL Trade deadline passed with the Carolina Panthers not making any trades. Dennis Cox & Chris Lea disagree on if a move - even a small one - should've been made to acquire future draft capitol. But they agree if the value wasn't there for a guy like Brian Burns, Derrick Brown, or others, then it was smart not to make a move. Kenton Gibbs, former NC State football defensive lineman, joined Panthers Playbook to talk about the struggles of Carolina Panthers LT Ikem Ekwonu, and if his struggles are fixable. Plus, Dennis & Chris look ahead to Sunday's matchup with the Indianapolis Colts, which will see Panthers head coach Frank Reich facing his former team.

The Carolina Panthers get their first win of the season, beating the Houston Texans, 15-13, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC, as kicker Eddy Pineiro hit a game winning 23-yard field goal as time expired. Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss how Bryce Young showed poise on the final, where the Panthers went 15 plays, 86 yards over the final 6:17 to win the game. Chris & Dennis share their thoughts on how the offense looked different under Thomas Brown as opposed to Frank Reich, the struggles of Icky Ekwonu at left tackle, and how the team showed trust in Bryce Young. Also, was this the last game of Brian Burns in a Carolina Panthers uniform as the NFL Trade Deadline approaches? Plus, the Carolina Panthers defense was able to limit Houston Texans rookie CJ Stroud.

The Carolina Panthers welcome rookie QB CJ Stroud and the Houston Texa s to Bank of America Stadium on Sunday. Dennis Cox & Chris Lea point out how this is a chance for rookie QB and former No. 1 oerall 2023 NFL Draft pick Bryce Young to silence critics after how Stroud has starter strong for the Texans. Also, the qustions looms about the trade deadline for Brian Burns. 

Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich turned over play calling duties to offensive coordinator Thomas Brown, and this needs to work for rookie QB Bryce Young. Also, safety Jeremy Chinn will be out up to six weeks with a quad injury, and with the NFL trade deadline approaching, this will severely hurt Chinn's draft stock, and could accelerate the process to potentially trading Brian Burns, Terrace Marshall Jr., and/or Donte Jackson.

Despite jumping out to a 14-0 lead, the Carolina Panthers struggled offensively as the Miami Dolphins scored 35 straight points en route to a 42-21 win over the Panthers and rookie QB Bryce Young. Bryce Young showed improvement, but the offensively line struggled, and the defense was gashed once again for several big gains as Carolina dropped to a league-worst record of 0-6 in the NFL. The question going into the bye week is if the Carolina Panthers are looking to trade away players, including rumors of Derrick Brown, Brian Burns, Jeremy Chinn, and Donte Jackson. Should the Carolina Panthers make a trade? Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss if owner David Tapper, General Manager Scott Fitterer, and head coach Frank Reich should look to make moves now to improve the team for the 2024 NFL season, and even the 2025 season.

The Carolina Panthers lack synergy and cohesion between owner David Tepper, General Manager Scott Fitterer, and head coach Frank Reich, and it's impacting rookie QB Bryce Young negatively, and decisions about personnel on the field aren't matching what's coming out of the front office regarding players like Brian Burns, Jeremy Chinn, Terrace Marshall Jr., and others. Should the Carolina Panthers look to trade Brian Burns? And why is Jeremy Chinn not playing more snaps. Also the odd case of Terrace Marshall Jr. playing 0 snaps despite being dressed and healthy against the Detroit Lions. Also, a look ahead to the Week 6 NFL matchup between the Miami Dolphins and Carolina Panthers.

Carolina Panthers turned the ball over three times, including two Bryce Young interceptions, in a 42-24 loss at the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. Dennis Cox & Frank Reich discuss the loss, including the defense struggling, Young's turnovers, and more questions rise about Frank Reich's ability to be able to develop Bryce Young. Also, Chris Lea points out that Miles Sanders has been a major disappointment, but that Young was able to push the ball down the field a bit more. The Lions scored 21 points off of three turnovers.