Episodes

  • Is Xavier Legette turning the corner? + Dominique Dafney joins the show

    Is Xavier Legette turning the corner? + Dominique Dafney joins the show
    Jun 10 2026
    Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow offer thoughts on the week of practice from WR David Moore and what he brings to the team (1:25). Then, they talk about what they make of Xavier Legette so far in camp (11:15). Former Panthers TE Dominique Dafney joins the show to talk about life after football, his tight end rankings and thoughts on a minicamp with Dave Canales (14:25). Then, they empty the OTA notebook with some moments that stood out to them in Tuesday's practice (34:10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • Tetairoa, J. Brooks sit again at OTAs + PJ Walker joins the show

    Tetairoa, J. Brooks sit again at OTAs + PJ Walker joins the show
    Jun 3 2026
    Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow offer thoughts on OTAs this week, including a number of players unavailable such as Tetairoa McMillan (1:10) and an update on Jonathon Brooks' status (4:00) before talking with former Panthers QB PJ Walker about retiring, his new venture and memories of playing in Carolina (7:10). Then, they empty the OTA notebook with some moments that stood out to them in Tuesday's practice (32:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • OTA Takeaways: Bryce Young curses, Jaelan Phillips sets the tempo, Brooks breakout?

    OTA Takeaways: Bryce Young curses, Jaelan Phillips sets the tempo, Brooks breakout?
    May 27 2026
    Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow offer thoughts on OTAs so far, including a Bryce Young "blow up" (1:30) and how the rest of the quarterback class is looking (8:35). Then, they go over how Jonathon Brooks has looked early on (10:30) and early impressions of Jaelan Phillips and Devil Lloyd (13:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • What will the Panthers do at tackle after the Turk Wharton injury?

    What will the Panthers do at tackle after the Turk Wharton injury?
    May 20 2026
    Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow offer thoughts on what the Turk Wharton injury means for the team (0:50) and whether a free agent option makes sense (9:05) Then, they go over some of the favorite match-ups (11:10) and least favorite match-ups (15:10) from last week's schedule release before outlining the OTA battles to watch (18:10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • Early rookie minicamp impressions + Big injury return news

    Early rookie minicamp impressions + Big injury return news
    May 13 2026
    Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow give their impressions from the first days of rookie minicamp (0:35) and dig into the Haynes King/Taysom Hill comparisons (8:20). Then, they go over some comments that Dave Canales made about the nickel cornerback position next season (19:08) and offer updates on injured players Jonathon Brooks, Robert Hunt and others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • Which UDFAs have best chance to make the team + Aaron Hall joins the show

    Which UDFAs have best chance to make the team + Aaron Hall joins the show
    May 6 2026
    Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow have a conversation about UDFA signing Haynes King (1:05) before digging into the other signings and who could make the team out of camp (11:15). Then, Panthers UDFA Aaron Hall joins the show to talk about playing for his home state team (19:15) before the guys finish up by looking at a potential free agent pick up for Carolina (34:10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • Grading the Carolina Panthers' draft class + Sam Hecht joins the show

    Grading the Carolina Panthers' draft class + Sam Hecht joins the show
    Apr 29 2026
    Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow break down the entire NFL Draft class for the Panthers, starting with 19th overall pick Monroe Freeling (2:15). Then, Panthers 5th round pick Sam Hecht joins the show to talk about his journey to the NFL (20:45) before the guys finish up the draft class and also discuss impact from the team's UDFA signings (31:35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • Where do the Panthers go on draft night? + Eli Stowers joins the show

    Where do the Panthers go on draft night? + Eli Stowers joins the show
    Apr 22 2026
    Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow break down how the team sets the table at the NFL Draft this week (4:00) as well as ask whether or not they go WR or TE early. (17:30) Then, Vanderbilt TE Eli Stowers joins the show (21:20) before the guys talk about Mike's new mock draft to close the show. (36:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 mins