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Panthers’ introductory news conference for Dave Canales, Dan Morgan felt like a win

The Carolina Panthers held a news conference Thursday morning to introduce new coach Dave Canales and new general manager Dan Morgan.

On the latest edition of The Observer’s Carolina Panthers podcast, “Processing Blue,” Observer columnist Scott Fowler and sports reporter Alex Zietlow join host Langston Wertz Jr. to discuss their observations at Bank of America Stadium.

Among the topics:

Impressions of new coach Canales and how he commanded the room.

Fowler discusses Canales’ book, which depicts his marital struggles and his rebound from them.

A discussion of Morgan saying the Panthers need some “dogs,” and that the team’s logo is no longer feared.

How Bryce Young might work with Canales, who has had success with smaller quarterbacks.

And some Super Bowl chatter, predictions and Taylor Swift talk, too.

Langston Wertz Jr.
The Charlotte Observer
Langston Wertz Jr. is an award-winning sports journalist who has worked at the Observer since 1988. He’s covered everything from Final Fours and NFL to video games and Britney Spears. Wertz -- a West Charlotte High and UNC grad -- is the rare person who can answer “Charlotte,” when you ask, “What city are you from.” Support my work with a digital subscription
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