And what does such a victory say about who this Panthers team could be?
Those are the two questions Observer reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow are most interested in discussing on the latest podcast episode of Processing Blue.
The two of them explain in what ways the Panthers’ coaching staff leveled up their game — from the opening offensive drive’s script produced by head coach Dave Canales, to the nuanced scheme dialed up by defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, to the special teams philosophy instituted by Tracy Smith that paid dividends on Sunday.
They also preview the Mike Vrabel-led New England Patriots, who have seen nice performances thus far from Charlotte-area native Drake Maye, and more.
Listen to the latest episode at the embed in this story, or download it on Spotify, Apple Music or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also check out the show on YouTube.
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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