Panthers head coach Dave Canales discusses play-calling inspiration
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 11:31 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales reflected on his approach to play-calling, drawing inspiration from a game where Brian Flores called zero blitzes against Jared Goff. Canales emphasized the tactical considerations he made while preparing for defenses and shared advice from his former boss Todd Bowles to 'let it rip.' This insight comes ahead of the 2026 season, as Canales transitions play-calling duties to offensive coordinator Brad Idzik.
- •Dave Canales looks to Brian Flores' tactics for play-calling inspiration.
- •Flores used zero blitz on 23 of 34 dropbacks against Goff in a past game.
- •Canales prepares for various defensive scenarios in his strategy.
- •Canales hands off play-calling to Brad Idzik for the 2026 season.
- 11:31 AMYahoo Sports — Panthers HC Dave Canales shares how a disrespectful sequence inspired his play-calling
"Panthers HC Dave Canales shared how Brian Flores' plan of attack against Jared Goff from a few years back inspired his approach to play-calling.
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