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Mike Kaye - Panthers beat writer
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Covers the Carolina Panthers for The Charlotte Observer; Co-host of “Processing Blue: A Panthers Podcast”
In a follow up to my analysis piece on the #Panthers’ usage of Tetairoa McMillan in the passing game, I asked Dave Canales about the disparity in McMillan’s first and second half numbers.

Here’s the story: www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...

Here’s what he said:
November 12, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Beautiful day.

Obligatory: “Well, I’m here.”
November 9, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Ever wonder why #Panthers rookies have to walk to practice every day?

Some notable members of the 2025 draft class aren’t fond of the rule.

But vets and former players believe it’s an important tradition.

The why and how: www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
November 6, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Dave Canales on Asante Samuel’s visit, which @charlotteobserver.com first reported earlier.
November 5, 2025 at 7:40 PM
#Panthers DB Tre’von Moehrig was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against Green Bay.

This is from the FREE Access Panthers Newsletter (sign up with the link) on Monday: t.co/yCWlBbNst5
November 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Former #Panthers LB Frankie Luvu has been suspended for a game:
November 4, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Grandma would probably say: “Well, you’re here.”
November 2, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The NFL is such a week-to-week league.

#Panthers go from allowing 131 rushing yards combined over 3 games to giving up 216 rushing yards to one player this week.

The Dolphins, who gave up 206 rushing yards to Rico Dowdle in Week 5, did this to Bijan Robinson and the Falcons:
October 26, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Like my grandma used to say, “Well, I’m here (and so is #Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn).”
October 26, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Bryce Young is walking to practice without a helmet. He might have one waiting for him, but everyone else is carrying theirs. #Panthers
October 24, 2025 at 2:55 PM
#Panthers HC Dave Canales won’t clarify Bryce Young’s injury but says he’s day to day.
October 20, 2025 at 5:27 PM
#Panthers snap counts for sickos:
October 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
To quote grandma, “Well, I’m here.”
October 19, 2025 at 1:54 PM
#Panthers HC Dave Canales on Rico Dowdle’s huge game in win vs his former team:
October 12, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Thinking about my favorite Diane Keaton movies … and, “Well, I’m here.”
October 12, 2025 at 2:45 PM
#Panthers snap counts
October 6, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Obligatory “Well, I’m here…”
October 5, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Right side of the OL today. Moton just walked to the individual drills without a prax uniform. #Panthers
October 1, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Hmm, I've been doing this for 11 years, and am doing a podcast for a print/web entity, so not sure I agree, @heroicone.bsky.social.

Thanks for the follow!
October 1, 2025 at 2:15 PM
#Panthers snap counts from yesterday:
September 22, 2025 at 1:15 PM
As grandma always said: “Well, I’m here.”

I’ll be on @wsoctv.bsky.social at 11:30 a.m. previewing #Falcons-#Panthers.

Here are predictions for the game from @charlotteobserver.com: www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/c...
September 21, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Snap counts for #Panthers in Week 2.

Mitchell Evans had 1 catch on 1 target for 9 yards in 6 snaps on offense. Xavier Legette had 1 catch for -2 yards on 8 targets in 68 snaps.
September 15, 2025 at 12:20 PM
The first regular-season game I covered in my beat writing career was right here: 2015 Jaguars-Panthers in Week 1.

A lot of change over the past 11 seasons, but nice to see this familiar Week 1 matchup.

Grateful to still be doing this. On @wsoctv.bsky.social in 10 minutes.
September 7, 2025 at 3:27 PM
#Panthers RT Taylor Moton on his blessing of a contract extension:
August 26, 2025 at 8:46 PM
With roster cuts on the way, now is the time to sign up for the FREE Access #Panthers newsletter. We'll have a fresh, in-depth newsletter in your inbox tomorrow morning.

And starting next week, two newsletters per week with exclusive content: www.charlotteobserver.com/newsletters?...
August 24, 2025 at 12:48 PM