Feb. 27, 2026

NFL Combine: Panthers' Dave Canales Relinquishes Play‑Calling To Focus On Big Picture – What Does It Mean For The Panthers?

NFL Combine: Panthers' Dave Canales Relinquishes Play‑Calling To Focus On Big Picture – What Does It Mean For The Panthers?
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NFL Combine: Panthers' Dave Canales Relinquishes Play‑Calling To Focus On Big Picture – What Does It Mean For The Panthers?
NFL Combine: Panthers' Dave Canales Relinquishes Play‑Calling To Focus On Big Picture – What Does It Mean For The Panthers?
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Reese, Pam, and Alex discuss the NFL Combine, Dave Canales giving up playcalling, how his roles will change and more.

The NFL Combine started yesterday! What's the latest?

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales made announcement at the combine that he’s relinquishing play‑calling duties to offensive coordinator Brad Idzik for the 2026 season, a move aimed at allowing Canales to take a more big‑picture approach and have a greater impact across the whole team rather than being tied to in‑game offensive decisions. Reporters noted that Idzik, who has been with Canales in Carolina (and previously in Tampa Bay and Seattle), is excited to take on the role full‑time, bringing continuity to the offense and building on the system they’ve developed together. What difference will this make? Is it the right decision?