Every year, when the NFL rolls out its full regular-season schedule, one of the more interesting storylines is tracking how many prime-time games (if any) teams are awarded. For some clubs that've been downtrodden in recent seasons, getting the call up to prime time signals that they are on the ascent.

Panthers HC Dave Canales on actually having a primetime game on the schedule: "Those are the types of games that we need to become who we are."

The Carolina Panthers will hit the road for three of their first four regular-season matchups. On Thursday, head coach Dave Canales reacted to the early travel schedule and more.