Happy Half Hour Recap: Midseason awards

So much talking. Now we're within a week of some actual doing. It will be good to get past mock drafts and onto actual ones. But you had plenty of questions, draft and otherwise. 

The Panthers have assigned numbers to the guys who arrived in free agency and trades this offseason, including a few new looks.

The Panthers new GM and head coach talked Thursday about how they went about setting standards for the team, before they got into the weeds of scouting, in hopes of building the alignment they want.

From A'Shawn Robinson's thoughts on Bryce Young, to free agency motivations, here's what Robinson, Josey Jewell and Dane Jackson had to say on Wednesday. 

If the offensive line is the foundation to any team, then the Panthers feel they have a solid one. Now, as offseason work kicks up, they want to see where Bryce Young can take his game and this offense. 

Panthers offensive coordinator Brad Idzik has made quite a few changes to his day-to-day as the first time OC welcomes Panthers players to the building. 

Coaches and players alike are wondering how the recent rules changes impacts the return game, and who might take part in it, as the league tries to increase action and reduce injuries.

Check out who a collection of media outlets are projecting as the best 33rd and 39th picks of the 2024 NFL Draft.

The Panthers are through the first week of offseason conditioning work, a first step as they try to build back with a lot of new faces. Also, a lot of draft and trade talk.

For all the replacements they have on defense, the second-year cooordinator is encouraged by the moves made and not made this offseason, and the fact his coaching staff remains together.

Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown reflects on his changing teammates, consistent coaching staff and splurging after his contract extension.

The veteran defensive lineman should help improve the run defense, but he's brought lessons about bigger things with him, as he reconnects with a number of coaches here including Jim Caldwell.