Should the Panthers learn from the Bucs or the Broncos?

[hepcat]

Two teams with long tenured Superbowl winning coaches, both fired after late season collapses by their respective teams. Both hire a young, inexperienced coach. One is 6-0, the other 0-6.

So, should the Panthers fire their long tenured, Superbowl losing coach, if he doesn't lead the team back to the playoffs this season? Or does management believe his hunger for a Lombardi Trophy is still strong enough to warrant another season?

I think what the Panthers do around the trade deadline will say alot about where their thoughts on the state of the team lie. I wouldn't believe Peppers or Smith will be traded. If they are, they had better get huge value in return, immediately, or else they are basically scraping the team for parts. If anything, trade for a QB. Delhomme is struggling, and bringing in a starting caliber QB behind him will either light his fire again, or else there is a capable backup waiting in the wings.

But back to the main point, if the Panthers struggle this year and miss the playoffs, do they A) Fire John Fox in favor of a new regime? or Keep their long tenured head coach and give him another chance?

[Sultan33g]

They will probably Re sign fox to a 5 year 42.5 million dollar deal...sound familiar?

[2jakefansinva]

I HOPE we make a CHANGE. Unless Fox shows that he can change....nevermind.

[jpniner]

don't forget how genius that Cutler trade is looking. They have 2 first round picks coming, have an awesome Defensive Secondary and OLine, good RB, great WR.

Denver is going to be great the next several years. Wonder if they try to draft one of the QB's coming out next yr, even with Orton doing well?

[CLTPanther]

With 41.5 mil guaranteed.

[scpanther22]

also look at the core of players..the teams already had.

The panthers have a great core..now not many needs

[rayzor]

my lack of optimism at the moment says we will treat him like the titans have treated fisher. keep giving him a contract even though he can't do the one thing he is supposed to (win consistently).