After recent comments by former Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton about how the Panthers mishandled former RB Christian McCaffrey, Tim Donnelly points out how the Carolina Panthers historically have mishandled their star players.

Cam Newton also called SF 49ers QB Brock Purdy, Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott, among others, 'game managers' and not play-makers. 

Tim Donnelly says the Carolina Hurricanes need to find consistency, not just on the scoreboard with wins, but by consistently playing their style of play, and goaltending. Tim also points out the production of Dmitry Orlov & Tony DeAngelo have not lived up to what was expected of them. 

Tim Donnelly discusses how NC State football is filling their needs on offense with players through the transfer portal, including Coastal Carolina QB Grayson McCall. Tim points out that the Wolfpack could still look to add a running back or two in the transfer portal. 

How long will it take for the Carolina Panthers to rebuild their organization and be a competitive football team again. Tim Donnelly says much of that depends on who the next head coach, and possibly new GM are going to be, but also the development of Bryce Young.

Also, will New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick be the next head coach of the Carolina Panthers? 

During Hit It & Quit It, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the biggest sports stories, including UNC QB Drake Maye's NFL Draft projections and if he might be the third QB drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft, the development of Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young, and more. 

The Carolina Hurricanes got three points from Sebastian Aho, and great goaltending from Pyotr Kochetkov, but Tim Donnelly says they're more to be done for the Carolina Hurricanes to get out of their recent skid, and that consistency is what matters most. 

Brian Murphy, WRAL Sports Investigative Reporter, joined Tim Donnelly to discuss the Federal Court ruling today putting a 14-day restraining order on the NCAA when it comes to transfer waivers and transfer decisions for collegiate student-athletes, and what this means in both the short-term and long-term for athletes.

Tim Donnelly explains why the addition of Coastal Carolina QB Grayson McCall in the transfer portal is the perfect fit for NC State football and head coach Dave Doeren.

Also, Tim & Dennis Cox discuss their confidence level and concerns with NC State basketball, Duke basketball, UNC basketball, and Wake Forest basketball. 

Tim Donnelly says that it's okay to be critical of Bryce Young's performance as a quarterback, while also acknowledging that the Carolina Panthers aren't doing much to help him. Tim Donnelly says it's hard to compare Bryce Young to other rookie QBs because the situation with the Carolina Panthers isn't good with the lack of skill players and protections, but that it is fair to compare Bryce Young's play NOW to the decisions Bryce Young was making earlier in the season.

Duke basketball and NC State basketball are in action in games that will allow them to fine tune rotations. Duke will have a chance to still figure out what they're going to do at center, while NC State will have another chance to incorporate MJ Rice into the lineup.

Also, Tim Donnelly says there are very few players right now on the Carolina Panthers roster that are worth building around in the future. 

Tim Donnelly points out how the Carolina Hurricanes need to turn things around quickly as they wrap up their road trip through Canada against the Ottawa Senators. Tim says the time is sooner than later for the Carolina Hurricanes to make a move for a goalie.

Also, questions about NC State football and the transfer portal, Drake Maye in the NFL Draft, and more in Cop or Drop.