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I think he could if he hired a really good offensive coordinator. I do think we have the talent. Obviously, we would need to find a way to get a QB. But I really think it is Rhule's nepotism that has maybe done him in the most. If he went out and got a highly sought after offensive coordinator and gave said person control over the offense? I do think with the talent we have and an upgrade at QB, we could push for the playoffs next year. But do I trust Matt Rhule to do that? Nah. I think it is far more likely Jeff Nixon is the offensive coordinator next year, if Rhule stays.

Once you do that, you may as well fire him as HC. By removing his personnel powers, you basically already tell him you are dissatisfied with his work and that will only create more friction/mistrust, especially if and when we missed the playoffs under him again next year. It is a shame because it isn't like we don't have talent. This team could easily turn it around and make the playoffs next year. But we mishandled this rebuild from the get go. We should have rode with Kyle Allen in 2020. We should have tanked. Instead we spent money and picks on things that aren't going to get us anywhere right now. I mean I actually think CJ Henderson has played very well and him and Horn are going to be a great combination next year. So that trade in isolation, to me, isn't bad. But when you consider we did it after already spending (wasting) a 2nd round pick next year on Darnold? Sheesh. It just hurts. I tried to be the optimistic and supported Rhule, but the mismanagement of this team has been baffling to say the least. I don't see how you can advocate bringing him back next year. As fans, we were given the illusion that Rhule was brought here to rebuild this team and take us through a process. That should, at the very least, mean having a QB on the roster who inspires confidence for the future. Bears suck, but at least they have Justin Fields to look forward to. Jaguars suck, but at least they have Trevor Lawrence to look forward to. Zach Wilson is just horrible, but the Jets will just get another super high-pick and have other draft picks at their disposal. Panthers wasted picks, wasted money, and have nothing to look forward to at QB. We wasted a prime opportunity to rebuild, just to end up likely having to rebuild anyway. And if we keep Rhule, how much worse can it get? I'm starting to think a lot worse. There is a big difference between building a college team around and building a pro team around. And all of this doesn't even touch on the fact that it is his ability to coach on gameday that is probably worse than anything else. I can see the roster being turned around, easily. But I don't think Rhule is going to get much better as a gameday coach.

LMAO I hate Matt Rhule

Cam cheeks

I could maybe buy into Gruden getting another chance down the road if nothing else happened after, but he sealed his fate in regard to coaching opportunities once he sued the NFL/Goodell. He's blackballed.

Not their fault the QB play is crappy.

See, the problem with the whole "don't draft a RB in the 1st round" argument is that it tries to say every situation is the same. Should the 2021 Lions draft a RB in the 1st round? Hell no But why shouldn't the 2021 Bills draft one? Why shouldn't the 2021 Patriots draft one? Elite RBs are a difference-maker. Yes, they have relatively shorter playing careers as an elite player than other positions, but the league changes way too much in 5 years IMO to not draft a guy just because he won't be good 5 years from now. If the Bills were in a position to take a McCaffrey in the draft, they absolutely should take him. I think a better way is to say bad teams shouldn't draft RBs in the 1st round, because it'll take too long to rebuild before RB is able to contribute to a winning team (in all likelihood). Good teams absolutely should take a RB if it is a need and will make an immediate difference.

Yes, but Fournette wasn't a good pick either. The article is insinuating that Fournette was the better pick, hence the opening statement, "while McCaffrey was headed to the locker-room, Fournette was scoring the game-winning touchdown." Yes, it is fair to argue that extending McCaffrey at that $ amount wasn't smart. But it is hard to take the article seriously when it largely seems to be suggesting that the Panthers would have been better off with Fournette. We all saw what Fournette was in Jacksonville, and they moved on from him. He's effective now because he plays with Tom Brady and a godly group of receivers. I'm sure if the Panthers had Brady, Evans, AB, Godwin, Gronk, Brate, Howard, and two great book-end tackles, we'd be getting more consistent results too. The article should have focused on the contract and taking McCaffrey where we did. But I have no earthly clue as to why it is trying to compare McCaffrey and Fournette. Fournette wasn't very good in Jacksonville beyond one year. And he isn't good now - he just plays for a far, far better team. McCaffrey was clearly the better player and the better pick (VS Fournette). Any other suggestion is nonsense.

Lol Fournette isn't a good back and wasn't a good pick either. Not really sure what the article is trying to suggest honestly? It could have made the argument that McCaffrey wasn't a good pick without also trying to draw parallels between him and Fournette. Fournette just so happens to play for an absolutely loaded offense.

Matt Rhule sucks

Any in-shape 25 year old is going to be stronger and more agile than when they are 32.

WE SUCK

I clearly said he's one of the best young WRs. To suggest I called him the best young WR is a stupid as hell. You are the one saying we should let a WR who has done nothing but put up numbers regardless of QB or offense walk away.

One of the best. Learn reading comprehension. And he absolutely is one of the best young receivers. The numbers speak for themselves. You sound like a moron. Yes he has his issues but a lot of players do. You can't let a good player walk just because he doesn't do everything flawlessly.

Why do fans on this site constantly want to criticize Moore? He's not perfect but he's easily one of the best young WRs in the game. Letting him walk would be dumb as hell. Not his fault he's been saddled with horrible QBs and offenses.

I have joined the dark side. FIRE RHULE

Why is McCaffrey on the sidelines?

How was that not holding on Reddick

How about you just stop watching right now?

Lol right? It takes time for WRs to develop unless they are Chase-level talents. Davante Adams in Year 1 and 2 ain't anywhere close to Davante Adams of today. But yeah, let's blame the coaching staff because our rookie WR isn't fully developed yet.

He only had 2 catches in the second half, for a total of 22 yards.

Exactly. Nobody gives a damn about what a HC says to the media unless said coach is disrespecting the player in public, which is not what Rhule has done. It is asinine the stock that people on this forum put in meaningless press conferences that only happen because it is required of the head coach. Rhule left Temple to go to a bigger school and make more money. So what. Why would a player be mad at him for that?

He had a down game against one of the best receivers in the game.

Also hilarious how we are supposed to believe in this narrative that players hate how Matt Rhule gives them too much praise in the media (lol) and yet the biggest example of this is probably Cam Newton... who re-signed here. We've never heard or seen any report of players turning against Matt Rhule, which would be something that would easily leak it considering it leaks out damn near with any team where the players start to hate the HC (see: Miami). But yeah... the players hate the praise Rhule gives them in the media. They'd much rather him talk bad about them. Makes sense.

Only on CarolinaHuddle could a head coach giving praise to his players be seen as a huge negative.