What should be the Carolina Panthers’ biggest focus this offseason? Two stand out
By Alex Zietlow and
Mike Kaye
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette secures a pass from quarterback Bryce Young over the middle during fourth quarter action against the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC on Sunday, November 3, 2024. The Panthers defeated the Saints 23-22.
JEFF SINER
jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
The Carolina Panthers’ offseason is in full swing, and we’re here to help you catch up on what you may have missed ... and sprinkle in some analysis, too.
Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow of The Charlotte Observer, ahead of their trip to Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine next week, address all the latest developments in the Panthers’ world on their latest podcast episode of Processing Blue.
Among those topics:
▪ What do the signings of JJ Jansen (LS) and Matthew Wright (K) mean for the 2025 specialists room?
▪ Who are the most intriguing coaching additions this offseason thus far?
▪ What do you want to learn from Dave Canales and Dan Morgan ahead of this week’s combine?
Alex Zietlow writes about the Carolina Panthers and the ways in which sports intersect with life for The Charlotte Observer, where he has been a reporter since August 2022. Zietlow’s work has been honored by the Pro Football Writers Association, the N.C. and S.C. Press Associations, as well as the Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE) group. He’s earned six APSE Top 10 distinctions for his coverage on a variety of topics, from billion-dollar stadium renovations to the small moments of triumph that helped a Panthers kicker defy the steepest odds in sports. Zietlow previously wrote for The Herald in Rock Hill (S.C.) from 2019-22.Support my work with a digital subscription
Mike Kaye writes about the Carolina Panthers for The Charlotte Observer. He also co-hosts “Processing Blue: A Panthers Podcast” for The Observer. Kaye’s work in columns/analysis and sports feature writing has been honored by the North Carolina Press Association (NCPA). His reporting has also received recognition from the Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE).Kaye previously covered the entire NFL for Pro Football Network, the Philadelphia Eagles for NJ Advance Media and the Jacksonville Jaguars for First Coast News. Support my work with a digital subscription
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