Charlotte Observer reporters ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mike Kaye⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex Zietlow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ talk about the Adam Thielen trade and what it means for the Panthers' offense. Then, they dive into the roster cuts and whether Hunter Renfrow could return.

(21:00) - Running through 53-man roster

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Charlotte Observer reporters ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mike Kaye⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex Zietlow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ recap the preseason loss to the Texans before considering whether adding Trey Hendrickson to the Panthers would make sense for their timeline.

Then, they unveil the inaugural Processing Blue Training Camp Awards and do a snake draft for the most impressive rookies out of camp.

(21:15) - Training camp awards and rookie rankings

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Charlotte Observer reporters ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mike Kaye⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex Zietlow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ recap the preseason opener against the Browns and why fans shouldn't overreact. Then, they look at tough roster decisions coming for Carolina and do some early 53-man roster bets.

Then, Jonathan Alexander of The Houston Chronicle joins the show to talk about the Texans' expectations in year 3 with C.J. Stroud, how their running back and wide receiver rooms look and another year of Bryce and C.J. comparisons.

(21:25) - Jonathan Alexander

(33:10) - Early 53-man roster bets

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Charlotte Observer reporters ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mike Kaye⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex Zietlow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ recap the latest week of practice and discuss how important the 2024 draft class is becoming in year two in the NFL and how it could impact the Panthers' outlook.

Then, Mary Kay Cabot of The Plain Dealer in Cleveland joins the show to talk Shedeur Sanders getting first team reps, Diontae Johnson in Cleveland, Mason Graham and how the Panthers will match-up.

(15:45) - Mary Kay Cabot

(28:30) - UDFA talk, preview of joint practice

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Charlotte Observer reporters ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mike Kaye⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex Zietlow⁠⁠⁠⁠ give their early superlatives from the first five practices of Carolina Panthers' training camp, including who is the MVP of the offense and defense.

Then, Panthers long-snapper JJ Jansen joins the show to talk about the 'Super Men' documentary, his love for Charlotte and North Carolina, and what he's seeing from the kicking competition and Bryce Young in camp so far.

(15:50) - JJ Jansen

(48:00) - Two Things Can Be True

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Charlotte Observer reporters ⁠⁠⁠Mike Kaye⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Alex Zietlow⁠⁠⁠ break down the news from Tuesday that the Panthers had released Josey Jewell and what that means for the inside linebacking crew entering training camp

Then, Panthers TE James Mitchell joins the show to talk about his first offseason with Carolina and his initial impressions of Bryce Young (14:11)

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Charlotte Observer reporters ⁠⁠Mike Kaye⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Alex Zietlow⁠⁠ break down the contract situation with Panthers second round pick Nic Scourton on the latest episode of Processing Blue.

Then, Scott Fowler and Theoden Janes of The Observer join Alex to discuss the newspaper's new series and documentary, 'Super Men: The inside story of the 2015 Carolina Panthers.' (16:20)

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Carolina Panthers WR David Moore joins Charlotte Observer reporters ⁠Mike Kaye⁠ and ⁠Alex Zietlow⁠ on the latest episode of Processing Blue to say how he only wants to play for head coach Dave Canales and why he loves Bryce Young, young receivers this season (12:10).

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Mandatory minicamp for the Carolina Panthers has begun — and questions have inevitably come to the fore: Who’s healthy? How is this all-of-a-sudden crowded receiving room shaking out?

And is any Carolina homecoming — either for cornerback Stephon Gilmore or linebacker Germaine Pratt or cornerback Jaire Alexander — on the horizon?

Charlotte Observer reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow are here to break down such questions in their latest podcast episode of Processing Blue. And for those needing a succinct catch-up on all things Panthers ... this is the place for you.

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The Charlotte Observer's Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow go through the entire 2025-26 schedule for the Carolina Panthers and offer early predictions for how they see the season going. They also offer thoughts on what they've seen in rookie minicamps, including one very hyped wide receiver.

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