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The Panthers are coming out of the bye week, and into a tougher second half of the season. But recent weeks have also created a sense of progress. You had questions about what it means.

A lot of positivity after a win in Germany and a winning streak. Plus lots on Bryce Young and Chuba Hubbard's future, cultural exchange, trend lines, schnitzel, and road signs that made me giggle.

Was it a perfect win? No. But it's better than an imperfect loss. With more on the next steps, the rookie class, quarterback questions, whether socks are truly lucky, and a very special letter.

The Panthers have gotten production out of this year's picks and some undrafted players, which is a positive if that's what you're looking for. Plus more of your questions about what's next.

After a tough loss in Washington, the Panthers are trying to get onto the next thing as quickly as possible. You had many thoughts, including on the man who earned the phrase: "That cat can ball."

The guys who were left on defense were wondering how to get back to their old form, and you had plenty of questions about that and other topics. 

Sunday's loss created a lot of questions about the future, but there are things happening in the present worth being mindful of. Plus, plenty of your mail about what's to come.

Even after a loss, things feel decidedly more stable lately. And as a result, it's getting easier to see parts of Dave Canales' plan. Plus more of your questions about the new vibe.

For some reason, no one seems satisfied letting one data point be one data point. But they think that way because it's what they see on TV. Plus more aftermath of the win over the Raiders.

After making a change at quarterback, there were plenty of questions about the immediate future, and how Andy Dalton would put his own stamp on things.

There's no way to minimize how painful the week was, with Sunday's loss and Monday's Derrick Brown news. But it's still September. Plus, your mail about what comes next.

As the real games are about to begin, there's a tangible sense of curiosity about how this season's going to go, and some people even dare to be optimistic.

As the Panthers head to Buffalo for the preseason finale, they know they're coming home with a lot of cuts to make. That makes this weekend complicated, and you had lots of questions about that, and more.

The joint practice against the Jets was an eye-opener, if only for how different it was than last year's in Spartanburg. But keeping it in context is important. Plus all your burning questions.

From the Hall of Fame to preseason football in a five-day span, we cover lots of ground here. From inside (and under) the Hall, to silly lists, and training camp stars. Plus, a great XL fact.

The last weekend of the offseason creates a last chance for offseason questions, and there are plenty of those after an offseason of change.

The Panthers have a few weeks off before everybody comes back for training camp, so now's the time to assess where they are after spring workouts. Plus, we meet our new favorite team in Germany.

As we come down the stretch of the offseason program, we're starting to get a glimpse of what this team can look like. And you had plenty of questions about it, and also hot dogs.

From getting into the first round to get Xavier Legette, to making moves throughout, the Panthers' draft was a lot. You had questions about it, a lot of them.

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 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.

The first-year head coach is days away from his first offseason program, after a hectic offseason. You had questions about it all, plus Jadeveon Clowney, one of his old friends, and basketball.

There's been a lot of stuff happening around here the last few weeks. It's hard to keep up. But it's kind of a whole new team now, and you had questions about it.

Free agency started Monday, and already the Panthers have a whole new look. And you had plenty of questions about the incomings and outgoings. Among other things.

From what actually happens in the meeting rooms, hallways, and restaurants of Indianapolis, to what's coming over a busy couple of weeks, you had lots of questions.