OUTLOOK: Bryce Young & Carolina Panthers’ Offense FACE Tough Road in NFC South

From Locked On NFL Scouting with the Draft Dudes - Daily podcast covering NFL and College Football scouting Locked On Podcast Network, Kyle Crabbs, Joe Marino

Carolina Panthers double down on defense while questions linger for Bryce Young and the offense. Can key additions like Jaelen Phillips and Devin Lloyd push this NFC South champion to the next level, or will a tough schedule and new faces up front slow their momentum? Joe Marino and Kyle Krabs break down the Panthers’ revamped roster, spotlighting the high-stakes battles on the offensive line and evaluating breakout potential for Tet McMillan. The conversation spotlights defensive upgrades with Derrick Brown, Jaycee Horn, and first-round pick Lee Hunter anchoring a physical front. Discussions center on Carolina’s play-calling shakeup, uncertain skill group depth, and whether Bryce Young can sustain last season’s late surge. Will the Panthers’ bold offseason investments be enough to repeat as division champs, or do offensive holes leave them at risk of falling short?