Processing Blue: A Panthers' Podcast
Processing Blue: A Panthers' Podcast
The Charlotte Observer
Weekly, Charlotte Observer reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow go inside the locker room and outside the lines for a look at the Carolina Panthers.
First preseason game impressions + Luke Kuechly in the Hall of Fame
Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporter Alex Zietlow and columnist Scott Fowler offer their first impressions of the team out of the first preseason game with the Cardinals (4:10). Then, they have the Haynes King (6:26) and the Jimmy Horn Jr. (11:50) conversations. Then, Scott talks about his trip up to Canton and Luke Kuechly's induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (18:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 12
37 min
Panthers WRs can't escape injuries + Paul Domowitch on Sam Mills
Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow give their impressions on the second week of camp and what's next for the Panthers after injuries to Chris Brazzell and Xavier Legette (2:05). But with two receivers down, one is stepping up: could Ja'seem Reed be an impact player this season? (6:40). Then, Paul Domowitch joins the show to speak with Scott Fowler about his new book on former Panthers legend Sam Mills, "Just Give Me a Chance to Fail: The Life of NFL Hall of Fame Linebacker Sam Mills." (15:45) Finally, Mike and Alex end the show with one player they're excited to see play at the Hall of Fame game this week. (40:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 5
46 min
First impressions of the Panthers (FIGHT!) + Stock watch through four workouts
Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow give their impressions of the first week of training camp, including a fight and what Bryce Young is up to. Then, they pick their offensive (9:45) and defensive (14:00) MVPs through the first four workouts. They end the show with whose stock is up (21:35) and who is down (33:30) so far through camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 29
47 min
Which players are likely to make the Panthers? + Underdog picks
Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow talk about which players are most likely to make the team (3:25) and go over Mike's underdog list (11:45). Then, they dig deeper into the wide receiver room and who makes the team (18:25) as well as Jackson Kuwatch, the team's last pick. (27:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 22
42 min
Who are the definitive locks for the Panthers heading into training camp?
Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow talk about which players are definitely making the team out of training camp (3:15) and who are close to being a lock (26:05). They also discuss which players may be on the bubble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 15
36 min
What does Jalen Coker's extension mean for Xavier Legette's future?
Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporter Mike Kaye and columnist Scott Fowler talk about Jalen Coker securing an extension and what that means for the young wideout (1:00). But does that change things for Xavier Legette now? (6:15) And is there a trade to be made among the wide receivers? (10:40) Then, they give their overall impressions of minicamp (13:55) and give one new player they're excited to see at training camp (17:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 17
29 min
Is Xavier Legette turning the corner? + Dominique Dafney joins the show
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
Jun 10
50 min
Tetairoa, J. Brooks sit again at OTAs + PJ Walker joins the show
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
Jun 3
40 min
OTA Takeaways: Bryce Young curses, Jaelan Phillips sets the tempo, Brooks breakout?
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
May 27
25 min
What will the Panthers do at tackle after the Turk Wharton injury?
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
May 20
29 min
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