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Dennis Cox and Chris Lea share their thoughts on the Carolina Panthers facing the New Orleans Saints with first place in the NFC South on the line, and how much pressure is on head coach Dave Canales.

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Chris Lea shares his take on the Carolina Panthers losing to the Denver Broncos, 26-21, Sunday in Charlotte, the team's third straight loss, and first game since the defensive coaching staff overhaul. Dennis had to miss this episode, because, well, dude got married and needs a little ... you know.

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Dennis Cox and Chris Lea share their thoughts on the Carolina Panthers will look like on defense after firing defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, how the return of Brady Christensen could be a big boost to the offensive line, and if the Panthers can maintain their lead in the NFC South over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons.

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Dennis Cox and Chris Lea react to the Carolina Panthers firing defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, what this means for head coach Dave Canales, and general manager Dan Morgan.

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Dennis Cox and Chris Lea share their thoughts on the Carolina Panthers losing to the Green Bay Packers, 27-19, on Thursday Night Football, and if the Panthers are being failed by head coach Dave Canales and their coaching staff.

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Dennis Cox and Chris Lea share their thoughts on the Carolina Panthers facing the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football, and if the Panthers fanbase has lost trust in head coach Dave Canales.

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The Carolina Panthers lose to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 43-13, and Dennis Cox and Chris Lea share their thoughts on Panthers head coach Dave Canales, the lack of consistency on defense from defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, and how the door is wide open for the rest of the NFC South.

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season, including injuries to top OLB Jaelan Phillips, and how the Panthers can separate themselves from the NFC South division.

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers beating the Philadelphia Eagles, 25-14, including how head coach Dave Canales needs to help eliminate penalties, offensive coordinator Brad Idzik making in game adjustments, and Bryce Young protecting the football.

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers facing the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 6 of the 2026 NFL season, including how the Panthers can distance themselves from the rest of the NFC South.

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers facing the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 6 of the 2026 NFL season, including how the Panthers can distance themselves from the rest of the NFC South.

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea were joined by Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young to discuss being active in the community, but also what athletes motivated him at a young age. Panthers Playbook is sponsored by Wake Orthopaedics. https://www.wakemed.org/wakemed-wake-orthopaedics

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers entering the bye-week at 2-2 after a 32-26 win on Sunday Night football over the Detroit Lions, and how head coach Dave Canales needs to stack quality wins together and not follow up good wins with bad losses.

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers beating the Detroit Lions, 32-26, on Sunday Night Football at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC, including big time performances by Bryce Young, Tetairoa McMillan, and Chuba Hubbard.

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers facing the Detroit Lions without key players like Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson, but also how head coach Dave Canales can guide offensive coordinator Brad Idzik to help Bryce Young, and how defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero needs to rely on stars like Jaelan Phillips, Derrick Brown, and Devin Lloyd to do more.

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers losing on the road at the Cleveland Browns, 21-18, and how the loss was reminiscent of losses over the last two seasons. Dennis & Chris talk about the struggles on offense for quarterback Bryce Young, head coach Dave Canales, and offensive coordinator Brad Idzik.

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers facing the Cleveland Browns, how the loss of Jonathon Brooks impacts the passing game with Chuba Hubbard and Bryce Young, and how head Dave Canales and Bryce Young didn't quite see eye to eye.

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers dominating the Atlanta Falcons, 34-3, including Devin Lloyd putting having two interceptions on defense, and how Bryce Young looks great through the first two weeks of the season.

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers facing the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season, how offensive coordinator Brad Idzik and Bryce Young can build off of their Week 1 game against the Chicago Bears, how defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero is on the hot seat, and how Dave Canales still sees a future for Jimmy Horn Jr. despite getting waived.

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers losing 59-37 to the Chicago Bears, a historically bad performance by the Carolina Panthers defense under Ejiro Evero, but still a great performance by Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers offense.

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers 53-man roster additions, where there are concerns for the roster, and how head coach Dave Canales and offensive coordinator Brad Idzik need to find new wrinkles to help out quarterback Bryce Young.

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea reacted LIVE to the Carolina Panthers initial 53-man roster assembled by general manager Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales, including what moves are still to be made ahead of the Panthers' Week 1 NFL matchup against the Chicago Bears at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. 

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers beating the Houston Texans, 16-13, and how general manager Dan Morgan, EVP Brandt Tillis, and head coach Dave Canales have big decisions to make at running back, linebacker, and wide receiver.

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss and project the initial 53-man roster for Carolina Panthers as training camp comes to a close, including tough decisions at wide receiver for general manager Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales.

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