Episodes

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the offseason moves for the Carolina Panthers made by GM Dan Morgan & head coach Dave Canales, including the trade for Diontae Johnson from the Pittsburgh Steelers, offensive line signings, the trade of Brian Burns to the New York Giants, signings on the defensive front, continuity with the defensive coaching staff, and why the 2024 NFL Draft is so vital for the Carolina Panthers and GM Dan Morgan.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the offseason moves for the Carolina Panthers made by GM Dan Morgan & head coach Dave Canales, including the trade for Diontae Johnson from the Pittsburgh Steelers, signing offensive lineman Robert Hunt & others to help QB Bryce Young, and how the moves on defense are short term to replace Brian Burns & Frankie Luvu.

In Season 3 of A Brief History of Triangle Sports , Brian Murphy from WRAL News and Tim Donnelly from 99.9 The Fan explore the history of sports betting in North Carolina. Mobile sports betting is legal today but getting to this point wasn’t easy. Brian and Tim cover the legislative twists and turns on the road to legal sports gambling and how NC’s “ new normal” will change sports and sports fans going forward. All four episodes are available now. Find Season 3 of A Brief History of Triangle Spo...

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the breaking news of the Carolina Panthers trading Brian Burns to the New York Giants for a 2024 2nd-round pick and a 2025 5th-round pick. Dennis & Chris point out how GM Dan Morgan & Head Coach Dave Canales are clearing house and starting over, and are trying to get rid of players drafted/signed by previous front offices of Marty Hurney and Scott Fitterer.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers as free agency approaches, including how the franchise tag on Brian Burns will have impact on the 2024 roster as well as 2025 roster decisions for Derrick Brown, Frankie Luvu, and others, and how difficult it's going to be for the Carolina Panthers to build their roster for the 2024 season based on their salary cap situation.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers offseason, including head coach Dave Canales assembling his staff, what GM Dan Morgan needs to do with Brian Burns, free agent decisions, and contracts needed for Derrick Brown, Frankie Luvu, and what players could be salary cap cuts, including Donte Jackson, Miles Sanders, and others.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea react to the Carolina Panthers' introductory press conference of head coach Dave Canales, and GM Dan Morgan, including exclusive interviews with Dan Morgan (8:40), and Dave Canales (14:30), and conversations about owner David Tepper.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea react to the Carolina Panthers hiring Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales as their next head coach. Dennis & Tim discuss the search firm that David Tepper hired, the relationship that Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan has with Dave Canales from their time together with the Seattle Seahawks, and what Canales will do with assembling his staff, and how will he adjust to being a head coach?

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea react to the Carolina Panthers hiring assistant GM Dan Morgan as the new President of Football Operations & General Manager, and question if owner David Tepper truly made the right decision by promoting from within a team that went 2-15 and had the worst record for the 2023 NFL Season. Dennis & Chris questions whether promoting the person directly below former GM Scott Fitterer was the correct decision.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the upcoming offseason for the Carolina Panthers, who might be the next GM and head coach for owner David Tepper, but why Carolina Panthers fans should have every reason to be skeptical of the offseason moves by the Carolina Panthers. Plus, they share their thoughts on the Panthers' inability to evaluate talent in their own building, whether it's coaches, players, or front office executives. Dennis & Chris say the next head coach and general manager have to be all ...

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the upcoming offseason for the Carolina Panthers, who might be the next GM and head coach for owner David Tepper, and the need to sign Brian Burns & Derrick Brown to long term deals.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea react to the breaking news of the Carolina Panthers firing GM Scott Fitterer. Dennis & Chris discuss all of the draft picks traded away by Fitterer that didn't work, what's next for possible GM hirings and head coach, and the next move needed by owner David Tepper.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea share their thoughts on Carolina Panthers finishing the season 2-15 overall on the season after losing to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 9-0, the 2nd straight shutout for Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers offense. Dennis & Chris discuss what's next for Carolina Panthers GM Scott Fitterer, and wonders what owner David Tepper will be doing for their next head coach.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea share their thoughts on Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper, the $300,000 fine issued by the NFL, the lack of remorse by Tepper, and why the Carolina Panthers ruined any shot at receiving a top-level coach in the offseason.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea share their thoughts on the awful performance by the Carolina Panthers & rookie QB Bryce Young in a 26-0 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Chris & Dennis call out the leadership of the players in the locker room from players like Brian Burns, Derrick Brown, Adam Thielen, Bryce Young, and others, and how the Carolina Panthers appear to have checked out on the season.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss how Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers offensively can build off of their 30-point performance against the Green Bay Packers, and how the offense as a whole played their best game of the season. Also, Dennis & Chris discuss the reported asking price by Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, which is at $15 million per year according to Josina Anderson of CBS Sports.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers' 33-30 loss to the Green Bay Packers, including a career day for rookie QB Bryce Young, which saw him throw for over 312 yards and 2 TDs. Chris & Dennis wonder if this is the game where Bryce Young may quiet critics, but how Young and the offense needs to back up their best showing with another strong output. Chris Lea also says that DJ Chark finally showed what he's capable of doing. Dennis & Chris also discuss how the defense was a let down ...

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss how the Carolina Panthers and Bryce Young can build off of their win against the Atlanta Falcons as they face teams fighting for a spot in the NFL Playoffs against the Green Bay Packers, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers getting their second win of the season, beating the Atlanta Falcons 9-7 at Bank of American Stadium, including praising the defense for making two game-changing plays, Bryce Young on the game winning drive, and the team sticking with the rushing attack on offense under interim head coach Chris Tabor, and offensive coordinator Thomas Brown.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea are joined by former NFL MVP Boomer Esiason to break down the rookie season of Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young, the firing of Frank Reich, what's the biggest need for the franchise, and who might be the next head coach under owner David Tepper and GM Scott Fitterer.

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers struggling on offense once again as the Panthers lose to the New Orleans Saints, 28-6, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA, as the Panthers drop to 1-12 on the season. Dennis points out that this was one of Bryce Young's worst games, while Chris shoulders most the blame on what's around Bryce Young.

The Carolina Panthers are the definition of dysfunction, and Chris Lea & Dennis Cox point out how all of the chaos within the organization is hurting the development of rookie QB Bryce Young. Dennis & Chris point out how not many quarterbacks would succeed under these circumstances, and that it's too early in Young's career to determine if he's a bust. An article by Joseph Person & Dianna Russini of The Athletic cited sources within the organization breaking down the lack of communication in the...

The Carolina Panthers and Bryce Young failed to convert on 3rd & 1 and 4th & 1 late in the game as the Panthers lose 21-18 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first game under interim head coach Chris Tabor. Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss of lack of personnel the Panthers have to gain one yard when they need it, and wonder how long before owner David Tepper fires General Manager Scott Fitterer. Chris & Dennis also point out the lack of play-making player the Panthers have, including how few 'big ...

The Carolina Panthers and owner David Tepper have fired head coach Frank Reich after just 11 games as the Panthers head coach. Reich was 1-10. Dennis Cox & Chris Lea react to the firing of Reich, special teams coordinator Chris Tabor becoming interim head coach with Jim Caldwell being special advisor. Dennis & Chris also wonder what this means for the development of Bryce Young and offensive coordinator Thomas Brown regarding the offense, but also who they want to see as the next head coach of t...