Who do you like besides Cowher

[hook]

I really expect the next coach we hire will be a coordinator from another team. I like Russ Grimm from Arizona. I normally prefer defensive guys as head coaches but that is all we have ever had and I think it might be time for a change. Grimm being an o-line coach would not be that different to a def. coach running the team. I also think Sean Mcdermott from philly, Zimmer from the bengals, Mularkey from the Falcons, and Williams from the Saints are interesting. Any thoughts?

[Dpantherman]

I don't want another Defensive HC. Had enough. I want offense, offense, offense.

[HGG]

No one

[pharmDmba]

Gary Patterson.

http://gofrogs.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/patterson_gary00.html

Guy is just a damn fine coach. Defensive minded but like a high powered offense to compliment his typically stingy defenses.

Also, we have a relatively young team and a college coach would fit well in team development.

Although he seems like a long shot and an unproven NFL coach...we do have a pretty direct connection to Mr Patterson

http://charlotte.bizjournals.com/charlotte/stories/2009/08/31/daily27.html

Your thoughts?

[hook]

yeah, I know about Patterson and his obvious connection to Morrison. I have alway been leery of college coaches but at this point I will be open minded. He certainly has been successful.

[RockyTopVol]

Frasier

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

ME

[CharlotteBeer.com]

Frasier

Ditto, but with a "z".

[ladypanther]

Gary Patterson.

http://gofrogs.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/patterson_gary00.html

Guy is just a damn fine coach. Defensive minded but like a high powered offense to compliment his typically stingy defenses.

Also, we have a relatively young team and a college coach would fit well in team development.

Although he seems like a long shot and an unproven NFL coach...we do have a pretty direct connection to Mr Patterson

http://charlotte.bizjournals.com/charlotte/stories/2009/08/31/daily27.html

Your thoughts?

That is a very interesting connection. What college coach besides Jimmy Johnson has been a success in the NFL as a head coach? At the least Notre Dame should give him a call.

[RockyTopVol]

Ditto, but with a "z".

No, I meant Kelsey Grammer.

Okay, not really, but if we were to go with a current coordinator, I'd imagine he'll be sure to get a look.

[CharlotteBeer.com]

No, I meant Kelsey Grammer.

Okay, not really, but if we were to go with a current coordinator, I'd imagine he'll be sure to get a look.

No doubt. I think he'll be a head coach somewhere next season. I mean, he's played a successful part in some big name defenses with the Eagles, Colts, and now the Vikings.

He even saw improvement out of the Bengals defense during the two years he was there.

I know right now people are clamoring for some offensive genius who will be able to optimize the talent we have, but our defense is far from stable right now. I would love to see us get back to being an elite defense. We've got enough talent on offense that I don't think we need some offensive mastermind.

[Lumps]

Yep you need a defensive coach to keep a strong defense. You don't need a offensive minded coach, just not a (to an extreme) ultra conservative defensive minded coach. Why can't we have a little of both. Honestly I haven't heard a better and more importantly realistic option than Cowher as of yet.

[2plankingpanther]

Shanahan and Gruden!

[Snake]

Keep Meeks and hire