Adam Gold, Host of the Adam Gold Show, on what he saw from the players in their first practice back after the off season. 

What did Adam see from practice this morning? Which returning Cane does Adam think looks like he’s in the best shape he’s ever been in, which is a player we’ve wanted to see more from? How does Adam see the difference from this practice to what we’ve seen in past seasons, considering the roster looks so different now? Are there any concerns Adam saw? How different is the defense now? What SHOULD our expectations be for this upcoming season? What was the vibe from Martin Necas?   

Chip Patterson, CBS Sports, breaks down what’s going on in the ACC and around other college football conferences. 

If you dropped THIS team into the ACC, they would be one of the best in the conference which works against FSU if they were in other conferences. Does the ACC still have the upper hand in all of these lawsuits with Clemson and FSU? What are the discussions behind closed doors and how did THIS information get leaked? What is NC State in for with their next game against Clemson, in Death Valley? What’s a one-way read and which ACC school is it used for? What’s the danger for UNC against JMU? Is Miami in a 3rd spot?  

Chris McClain, Mac & Bone Show/WFNZ Charlotte, on the most recent press conference from Dave Canales and his opinions on where this team can/will go with Bryce Young on the bench. 

Why wouldn’t Dave Canales say THIS instead of what he DID say? Dave Canales’ press conference made it sound like David Tepper had a hand in the decision to bench Bryce Young. Does Chris think Dave Canales’ job is in jeopardy? What does Chris hope to see with Andy Dalton next weekend? Does Chris believe Andy can turn things around for the team? 

David Hale, ESPN, on if there’s any validity for these ACC schools getting more money and the Grant of Rights shrinking?

How have times changed in the ACC? Why would Jim Phillips and the league get involved to shrink the Grant of Rights and give Clemson and FSU more money? If there’s any truth to this, will this completely cause a drastic change to how college football is today? Will college basketball be involved in this, as well? Are people from FS and Clemson now realizing that they have to figure out a way to make it seem like there’s no better place for us than the ACC?  

Trey Wingo, on the mess that is the Carolina Panthers and other teams around the NFL. 

What are Trey’s thoughts on benching Bryce Young? Trey says there’s two ways to look at the Carolina Panthers decision, which neither are good but which do you think it could be? Where can/should the Panthers go from here? Why does Trey say CJ Stroud wouldn’t work with the Panthers either? What does Trey think about Andy Dalton and how he’ll work out for the Panthers?  The Atlanta Falcons beat the Philadelphia Eagles, in Philly, with Saquon Barkley dropping the ball at the worst possible time. What stat does Trey present about Barkley that makes the Eagles play calling that much worse, knowing this about him?

Joe Person, The Athletic, on what he believes was behind the decision to bench Bryce Young and where he thinks this team is going. 

What happened to a second year bump? What’s causing Bryce to regress like he has been? Does Joe think Bryce has any future here on the Panthers team? What’s Joe’s ballpark on how long he thinks the roster will start to look competent? What was the most telling quote from Dave Canales from Joe’s opinion? 

Julian Council, Locked On Panthers Podcast, on the trajectory of where the Carolina Panthers have been and where they’re going. 

Would it not have helped to have seen Bryce Young more in the preseason? Can Julian explain what we’re seeing from Bryce right now compared to what we’ve seen in the preseason? Is it possible that the Panthers staff have come to the decision that Bryce Young isn’t it after 2 weeks in the regular season? Is the decision to bench Bryce Young because the team doesn’t believe in him anymore, they’re afraid of losing the locker room, they want him to watch and learn, or something else? Could Dave Canales be TRYING to get Bryce to fail? 

Will Brinson, CBS sports, on where he believes the Panthers main issues are right now and if he thinks they can fix it. 

Would Will say this is all on Bryce Young? How much of this is on Dave Canales? How can the Carolina Panthers turn this around, if they can? Would Will put Andy Dalton in for Week 3 or keep Bryce Young on the field? In the Kansas City Chiefs game against the Cincinnati Bengals, was it more so the Chiefs WIN that game or did the Bengals LOSE that game? Was it the New Orleans Saints the team we’ve underestimated after watching their performance against the Dallas Cowboys?    

Cory Smith, Pack Pride, on NC State’s injuries and how they’re likely preparing for their next matchup against the Clemson Tigers. 

What do we know about Grayson McCall and his injury? How does he see this game on Saturday? What seemed to work for them against LA Tech and will that work against Clemson? What are the keys for NC State in this upcoming game, in a place that’s difficult to win at? 

Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports, on how bad the Carolina Panthers were on Sunday and if he believes they can turn things around for game 2 against the LA Chargers; and season. 

Is there even a QB to grab in the 2025 NFL draft, if the Panthers are in that position? What did Ryan takeaway from Bryce Young’s performance and how much longer does he believe the Panthers will stick with Bryce if he keeps playing that way? Are the Kansas City Chiefs or the San Francisco 49ers better? What kind of season are the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns in for?