Panthers Playbook

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 taking on the Chicago Bears in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL Season, including quarterback Bryce Young needing to elevate his teammates, injury concerns for running back Jonathon Brooks and linebacker Pat Jones, and if the defense for head coach Dave Canales and defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero can slow down Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears. 

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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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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers beating the Jacksonville Jaguars, 34-17, in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL Preseason, and how players like Jimmy Horn Jr. and John Metchie stood out for head coach Dave Canales.

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers struggling early in games on offense last season, and how quarterback Bryce Young, head coach Dave Canales, and offensive coordinator Brad Idzik can't afford to always play from behind.

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers losing 29-14 to the preseason, including how Bryce Young and the offense not getting a first down, the play-calling of offensive coordinator Brad Idzik, but also how Jaelen Phillips, Princely Umanmielan, and Zakee Wheatley shined on defense.

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers deciding to play their starters in their upcoming preseason game against the Buffalo Bills, including how head coach Dave Canales needs to have offensive coordinator Brad Idzik and quarterback Bryce Young as many reps as possible together.

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers signing tight end Darren Waller and what that could mean for Bryce Young, but also the other tight ends on the roster like J'Tavion Sanders.

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers beating the Arizona Cardinals, 33-30, in the Hall of Fame Game, including how rookie QB Haynes King made a case to be the No. 2 QB behind Bryce Young over Kenny Pickett, and what players stood out among Ja'Seem Reed, John Metchie III, and Jimmy Horn Jr.

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers playing in the Hall of Fame Game against the Arizona Cardinals, including key players and position battles. Plus, they share their favorite memories of NFL Hall of Fame inductee Luke Kuechly ahead of his induction into the 2026 Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea are at Carolina Panthers Fan Fe discuss the various injuries at Carolina Panthers training camp, with the latest injury to rookie WR Chris Brazzell suffering a knee injury.

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the various injuries at Carolina Panthers training camp, with the latest injury to rookie WR Chris Brazzell suffering a knee injury that is expected to keep him out for eight weeks. Dennis & Chris talk about what the means for Xavier Legette, Tetairoa McMillan, and others. Plus, an exclusive one-on-one conversation with rookie CB Will Lee III as the 2026 NFL training camp is underway.

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea were at the first day of Carolina Panthers training camp and discuss the major injury suffered by OLB Nic Scourton, as well as who stood out to them during Day 1 of training camp as the 2026 NFL season approached. Plus, Chris & Dennis have a sit down conversation with CB Corey Thornton.

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss how Carolina Panthers first round pick Monroe Freeling will be starting at right tackle in place of Taylor Moton, who's dealing with a blood clot in his lung, but also how second round pick Lee Hunter will likely see a lot of playing time early on the defensive line alongside Derrick Brown.

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss if Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young, WR Xavier Legette, and defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero are under the most pressure the 2026 NFL Season as the Panthers look to win their second straight NFC South title.

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea were joined earlier in the summer by Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan to discuss Xavier Legette, the 2026 NFL Draft, head coach Dave Canales giving up play calling to Brad Idzik, and the upcoming 2026 NFL Season.

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss Carolina Panthers players being named to NFL Top 100 Players going into the 2026 NFL Season, including quarterback Bryce Young at No. 98, DT Derrick Brown at No. 90, and WR Tetairoa McMillan at No. 87.

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss who they think will make the initial 53-man roster for the Carolina Panthers, and how Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales will have difficult decisions to make.

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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss how Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales signing WR Jalen Coker to a long term contract extension is great for both the Panthers and Coker, but also is similar to how the Carolina Hurricanes signed young players to contract extensions en route to winning the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup.

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