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

The Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow take a look at the biggest offseason need for the Panthers before Mike reports from Frisco, Texas, at the East-West Shrine Bowl and which players could make sense in processing blue next season. Then, they look at some departures from Carolina's coaching staff and what it could mean for Dave Canales' crew next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow recap the win against the Atlanta Falcons and what that final victory means for Bryce Young heading into next season. They also discuss the decision to retain Ejiro Evero and how that could influence the offseason moves. Finally, they look at who could stay and who could leave as names such as Austin Corbett, Eddy Piñeiro and Brady Christensen hit the market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow recap the loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and what to make of another bad defense performance. Could that mean the end of Ejiro Evero in Carolina? Plus, should the Panthers target a wide receiver this offseason and what name makes the most sense? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow recap the loss to the Dallas Cowboys and what takeaways they have on Bryce Young and company. They also ask if Ejiro Evero is on the hot seat as the team's defensive coordinator after the performance of that side of the ball this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow recap the close game against the Philadelphia Eagles and what the Jonathon Brooks injury means for the team heading forward and whether to re-evaluate the 2024 draft class as Xavier Legette has another substantial dropped pass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow recap the near win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and share takeaways on how Bryce Young looked in the game before looking at the defense and check where they're feeling on Ejiro Evero. Then, NJ.com's Chris Franklin joins Mike to preview the Eagles-Panthers game and what Carolina will need to do to contain Saquon Barkley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices