Carolina Panthers offense needs Xavier Legette & Tommy Tremble
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss why Tommy Tremble & Xavier Legette are vital for the Carolina Panthers offense and head coach Dave Canales.
The Drive with Tim Donnelly airs weekdays 3-6pm on 99.9 The Fan in Raleigh, North Carolina. Clips are published every evening after the show.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss why Tommy Tremble & Xavier Legette are vital for the Carolina Panthers offense and head coach Dave Canales.
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Panthers' offense under head coach Dave Canales might be behind other teams in the NFL because most teams played their starters in Week 1 of the preseason.
Tim Donnelly says New England Patriots QB Drake Maye needed to play more than one series in their preseason game against the Carolina Panthers, and is worried that Maye's growth is being stunted.
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Panthers losing their preseason opener, 17-3, to the New England Patriots, and the good, bad, and ugly for head coach Dave Canales and the Panthers, including drops by Terrace Marshall Jr. and Jonathon Mingo.
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Panthers losing their preseason opener, 17-3, to the New England Patriots, and how it feels Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales gained very little when the opportunity was there to learn more.
Former NC State football and NFL QB Mike Glennon joined Mike Glennon to discuss the development of Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young, and former UNC Football, and current New England Patriots quarterback, Drake Maye.
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young is sitting out the first preseason game against the Panthers, but how established quarterbacks, like Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen, are playing in the first preseason game for their respective teams.
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox share their thoughts on the punishment handed down to former Michigan Football coach Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan football program from the NCAA, and how the NCAA doesn't deter other programs from cheating.
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss if UNC football will be able to piece together their offensive line with four new starters, and how head coach Mack Brown will need to have North Carolina football gelling early in the season for success.
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Panthers starting their preseason on the road at the New England Patriots, and what they're hoping to see from head coach Dave Canales and certain players.
Tim Donnelly delves into the recent trade request by San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and what the Carolina Panthers can learn from this situation. Tim discussed how amending relationships within a team can prevent future conflicts and strengthen overall dynamics.
Tim Donnelly & Graham Hill dive into the Carolina Panthers’ latest roster move, claiming former Denver Broncos safety Caden Sterns off waivers. Tim & Graham discuss what this addition means for the Panthers’ defense, Sterns’ potential role in the lineup, and how this move could influence the team’s performance in the upcoming NFL season.
Tim Donnelly & Graham Hill break down what NC State’s most pressing position needs were heading into the 2024 college football season. Tim & Graham discuss which position was crucial for the Wolfpack to address, the steps they’ve taken to fill it, and how these changes might impact their season performances.
AEW professional wrestler Kris Statlander discusses with Dennis Cox the upcoming AEW Dynamite show in Winston-Salem, NC at Wake Forest University, including learning southern style professional wrestling, working with Stokely Hathaway, and learning about the history of pro wrestling in North Carolina.
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the development of Carolina Panthers wide receivers Jonathon Mingo and Terrace Marshall Jr., and if their highlights at camp are a result of an underperforming defense.
Cliff Bumgardner, Director and Co-producer of "When Giants Walked Here" about the rise and fall of professional wrestling at Dorton Arena in Raleigh, NC, joined Tim Donnelly to discuss the documentary, the impact of professional wrestling in Raleigh and the State of North Carolina.
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales deciding that QB Bryce Young will not be playing in the pre-season opener against the New England Patriots.
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss NC State football being ranked 22nd in the preseason College Football coaches poll, and how their schedule is set up to make the College Football Playoff.
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss why Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young needs to play in preseason games with a new play caller in head coach Dave Canales.
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how injuries are starting to build for the Carolina Panthers, including WR Xavier Legette, Tight Ends Tommy Tremble, Ian Thomas, and Stephen Sullivan, and others, which puts head coach Dave Canales in a tough spot deciding who makes the roster.
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss if Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young struggles this season, are they due to reasons out of Young's control, or do they eventual become excuses?
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how Jadeveon Clowney was disruptive for the Carolina Panthers in their scrimmage at Clemson, but if this is an indictment of the Carolina Panthers offense and if the struggles will continue.
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss if the "NC State Stuff" moniker has been dropped from NC State football, and if the Wolfpack and head coach Dave Doeren will take the football program to the next level this season.
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss if former Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton or LB Luke Kuechly make it into the NFL Hall of Fame.
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss Carolina Panthers training camp, including who has stood out at wide receiver, how Dave Canales will look to deploy WRs during the course of the game, and training camp battles.
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss if former LA Chargers QB Philip Rivers will be a first-ballot NFL Hall of Fame inductee, or will he have to wait a few years before making into Canton?
Tim Donnelly & Graham Hill discuss what needs to be a crucial training camp matchup between Carolina Panthers’ tackle Ickey Ekwonu and veteran linebacker Jadeveon Clowney. Tim & Graham discuss why Ekwonu needs to face off against Clowney to sharpen his skills and prepare for the upcoming season.
Tim Donnelly & Graham Hill discuss the 2024 football season potential for NC State, UNC, and Duke. Tim & Graham analyze the team strengths, key players, and coaching strategies to determine the ceiling for each program.
Tim Donnelly is joined by Doug Warf, President of the Carolina Hurricanes. Warf shares his vision for the organization, discusses his new role, and provides an inside look at the future of the Hurricanes.
Tim Donnelly & Graham Hill celebrate the extraordinary career of Julius Peppers ahead of his induction at the 2024 NFL Hall of Fame Game. From his dominant years with the Carolina Panthers to his impact on the game, Peppers’ legacy is one for the ages.