What can Panthers learn from Seahawks’ Super Bowl win? + Nick Samac interview
By Alex Zietlow and
Mike Kaye
The Seattle Seahawks proved on Super Bowl Sunday that defense still wins championships.
But how exactly can the Carolina Panthers learn from their triumph?
That’s one of the central questions Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow tackle on the latest podcast episode of Processing Blue. That means discussions about the importance of interior defensive linemen — yes, we talk 4i and 3-tech and Kaye’s general adoration for defensive football.
Kaye also spoke with Panthers offensive lineman Nick Samac, who discussed his midseason arrival in Carolina, his 4-0 start as an active player, his humble beginnings with Michigan State and the Baltimore Ravens, and much more.
Listen to the latest podcast episode at the embed in this story, or download it on Spotify, Apple Music or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also check out the show on YouTube.
Alex Zietlow writes about the Carolina Panthers and the ways in which sports intersect with life for The Charlotte Observer, where he has been a reporter since August 2022. Zietlow’s work has been honored by the Pro Football Writers Association, the N.C. and S.C. Press Associations, as well as the Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE) group. He’s earned six APSE Top 10 distinctions for his coverage on a variety of topics, from billion-dollar stadium renovations to the small moments of triumph that helped a Panthers kicker defy the steepest odds in sports. Zietlow previously wrote for The Herald in Rock Hill (S.C.) from 2019-22.Support my work with a digital subscription
Mike Kaye writes about the Carolina Panthers for The Charlotte Observer. He also co-hosts “Processing Blue: A Panthers Podcast” for The Observer. Kaye’s work in columns/analysis and sports feature writing has been honored by the North Carolina Press Association (NCPA). His reporting has also received recognition from the Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE).Kaye previously covered the entire NFL for Pro Football Network, the Philadelphia Eagles for NJ Advance Media and the Jacksonville Jaguars for First Coast News. Support my work with a digital subscription
