Charlotte Observer reporters ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mike Kaye⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex Zietlow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ grade the offense, defense and special teams after a shut-out home opener against the Falcons. Then, it's on to New England and Drake Maye. (1:50): Panthers' offense does its job against Atlanta (14:10): Defense looks great, but is it sustainable? (21:40): Special teams makes a statement (33:10): Preview of the Patriots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlotte Observer reporters ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mike Kaye⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex Zietlow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ make sense of a second straight loss this past weekend and what's next after the Panthers lost two linemen. The bright side? Some defensive improvements. The not so bright side? Xavier Legette. Plus, they preview the upcoming game against the Arizona Cardinals. (11:40): Recap of Arizona game (20:20): Defense improvements in week 2 (30:30): What's happening with Xavier Legette? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlotte Observer reporters ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mike Kaye⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex Zietlow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ dig into what happened in week 1 for the Panthers as they fell to the Jaguars. What's next? Plus, they preview the upcoming game against the Arizona Cardinals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlotte Observer reporters ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mike Kaye⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex Zietlow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ prepare for the opening week by going over some last minute roster decisions with Jalen Coker and Hunter Renfrow, and rehashing some Observer predictions for the season. Later, they name their x-factors for Panthers vs. Jaguars. Then, John Shipley with Jaguars on SI joins to preview the new look Jaguars, Travis Hunter and pick who he thinks wins the game. (13:45) - John Shipley on the Jaguars (31:20) - X-factors for Panthers/Jaguars Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlotte Observer reporters ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mike Kaye⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex Zietlow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ talk about the Adam Thielen trade and what it means for the Panthers' offense. Then, they dive into the roster cuts and whether Hunter Renfrow could return. (21:00) - Running through 53-man roster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlotte Observer reporters ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mike Kaye⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex Zietlow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ recap the preseason loss to the Texans before considering whether adding Trey Hendrickson to the Panthers would make sense for their timeline. Then, they unveil the inaugural Processing Blue Training Camp Awards and do a snake draft for the most impressive rookies out of camp. (21:15) - Training camp awards and rookie rankings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlotte Observer reporters ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mike Kaye⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex Zietlow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ recap the preseason opener against the Browns and why fans shouldn't overreact. Then, they look at tough roster decisions coming for Carolina and do some early 53-man roster bets. Then, Jonathan Alexander of The Houston Chronicle joins the show to talk about the Texans' expectations in year 3 with C.J. Stroud, how their running back and wide receiver rooms look and another year of Bryce and C.J. comparisons. (21:25) - Jonathan Alexander (33:10) - Early 53-man roster bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlotte Observer reporters ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mike Kaye⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex Zietlow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ recap the latest week of practice and discuss how important the 2024 draft class is becoming in year two in the NFL and how it could impact the Panthers' outlook. Then, Mary Kay Cabot of The Plain Dealer in Cleveland joins the show to talk Shedeur Sanders getting first team reps, Diontae Johnson in Cleveland, Mason Graham and how the Panthers will match-up. (15:45) - Mary Kay Cabot (28:30) - UDFA talk, preview of joint practice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlotte Observer reporters ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mike Kaye⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex Zietlow⁠⁠⁠⁠ give their early superlatives from the first five practices of Carolina Panthers' training camp, including who is the MVP of the offense and defense. Then, Panthers long-snapper JJ Jansen joins the show to talk about the 'Super Men' documentary, his love for Charlotte and North Carolina, and what he's seeing from the kicking competition and Bryce Young in camp so far. (15:50) - JJ Jansen (48:00) - Two Things Can Be True Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlotte Observer reporters ⁠⁠⁠Mike Kaye⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Alex Zietlow⁠⁠⁠ break down the news from Tuesday that the Panthers had released Josey Jewell and what that means for the inside linebacking crew entering training camp Then, Panthers TE James Mitchell joins the show to talk about his first offseason with Carolina and his initial impressions of Bryce Young (14:11) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlotte Observer reporters ⁠⁠Mike Kaye⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Alex Zietlow⁠⁠ break down the contract situation with Panthers second round pick Nic Scourton on the latest episode of Processing Blue. Then, Scott Fowler and Theoden Janes of The Observer join Alex to discuss the newspaper's new series and documentary, 'Super Men: The inside story of the 2015 Carolina Panthers.' (16:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carolina Panthers WR David Moore joins Charlotte Observer reporters ⁠Mike Kaye⁠ and ⁠Alex Zietlow⁠ on the latest episode of Processing Blue to say how he only wants to play for head coach Dave Canales and why he loves Bryce Young, young receivers this season (12:10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mandatory minicamp for the Carolina Panthers has begun — and questions have inevitably come to the fore: Who’s healthy? How is this all-of-a-sudden crowded receiving room shaking out? And is any Carolina homecoming — either for cornerback Stephon Gilmore or linebacker Germaine Pratt or cornerback Jaire Alexander — on the horizon? Charlotte Observer reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow are here to break down such questions in their latest podcast episode of Processing Blue. And for those needing a succinct catch-up on all things Panthers ... this is the place for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Charlotte Observer's Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow go through the entire 2025-26 schedule for the Carolina Panthers and offer early predictions for how they see the season going. They also offer thoughts on what they've seen in rookie minicamps, including one very hyped wide receiver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow fo over every pick the Panthers made in the 2025 NFL Draft and what each player could bring to the 2025 season. They also discuss what Hunter Renfrow's role could be next year and more post-draft notes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow each offer their prediction for who they think the Panthers will select with the 8th pick in Thursday's NFL Draft round one. They also break down Mike's final mock draft (21:10) and bring up two under-the-radar areas of need for Carolina (30:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow break down each of the Panthers' signings during the initial free agency period, why re-signing and extending players makes a difference and which positions are the biggest needs for the team headed into the NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow break down what the free agency period could look like for the Panthers and toss out their top targets that should be on their radar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow are live from Indianapolis talking about what Panthers coach Dave Canales and GM Dan Morgan had to say as the scouting combine opened up. Plus, they look back at Shaq Thompson's career in Carolina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow take a look at the NFL Combine ahead of leaving for Indianapolis and ponder what questions could be top of mind for the Panthers' brass as they charge into the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices