How Fox could keep his job (even with 4-12)

[RSXNova]

I'm going to lol real hard when Fox throws Delhomme under the bus.

[pantherclaw]

I don't mind Fox being here next season, as long as there is MAJOR changes to the offense. OC, QB, etc.

I really don't think a new HC will bring the instant success many think it will. Plus, I don't think Richardson would end up hiring the major HC's that many are pining for.

[Squirrel]

I was alluding to the fact there there may be a potential strike. If there is, coaches still get paid, which would mean Richardson would be paying two guys to do nothing on Sunday instead of just paying one. It's all speculation, I was speculating.

And I've been to all the games this year. The stadium seemed half empty at times last year, even though we were doing great. You need to look at concession numbers rather than empty seats, that's the only thing that can give you an accurate picture of what's going on.

You really think there wont be football on Sunday?

[Mr. Scot]

Make it 5-11 :sosp:

So if Moore does well for the remainder of the season and we finish 7-9 or 8-8, is that a point in Fox's favor or a strike against him?

[robtrox0]

Make it 5-11 :sosp:

So if Moore does well for the remainder of the season and we finish 7-9 or 8-8, is that a point in Fox's favor or a strike against him?

lol only thing it would do is screw SF a lil bit with their gift from hurney.

[Mr. Scot]

Better winning record means more chance of Fox staying, unless you take the notion that Fox could have fixed it sooner or avoided the whole thing entirely, so improvement iat the end is too little, too late.

The question is which way Jerry Richardson believes.

[grateflday]

Better winning record means more chance of Fox staying, unless you take the notion that Fox could have fixed it sooner or avoided the whole thing entirely, so improvement iat the end is too little, too late.

The question is which way Jerry Richardson believes.

I hope he beleives this team is heading in the wrong direction. Three winning seasons in the past seven (if you count this one as a losing one) is not acceptable. Plus the failure to have a QB of the future on this team, espc after the lost year when Jake got hurt that showed the need for one, alone is why Fox needs to move on.

[Carl Spackler]

I'm all for a new coach but only if we get someone who's going to improve what we've got going on right now, and bring in a mindset that will enhance our chances to win through utilizing our strengths to the hilt and re-energizing the fanbase, which as Jerry Richardson said in January of '02, is an important part of the process.

[CRA]

Better winning record means more chance of Fox staying, unless you take the notion that Fox could have fixed it sooner or avoided the whole thing entirely, so improvement iat the end is too little, too late.

The question is which way Jerry Richardson believes.

I wish the media would give a little more information in regards to the rumor that there was a disagreement prior to the season starting between Richardson and Fox/Hurney.

If that was true....whatever there different view was coming in could be the ultimate factor.

[carpanz]

It doesn't really matter how many games you win or lose, Chargers fired Schottenheimer in 2006 after a 14-2 season. Fox has been there for 8 seasons, alot longer than average years for coaches. I do have mixed feelings about letting Foxy go. But he had his chance, it's time to start over. There are alot of reasons why Carolina is struggling, new coaches ie QB coach, def coordinator, etc ... Plus certain players are being distractions, ie Delhomme, Peppers, Smith, Beason, etc ... This is my wish list for the new year, I don't think all this will happen, but lets hope: Panthers bring in Cowher as HC, keeps John Fox as def. coordinator (Fox was def coach for Raiders Rams & Giants), Cowher changes Panthers defense from 4-3 into 3-4 like Steelers were under Cowher, Peppers said publicly he wanted to move to linebacker in a 3-4 defense, keep or cut Delhomme as a backup, maybe give Moore a shot next year, and maybe with a top 10 draft pick for 2010, make sure you draft a QB for the future.

[Nicbsbll2]

It doesn't really matter how many games you win or lose, Chargers fired Schottenheimer in 2006 after a 14-2 season. Fox has been there for 8 seasons, alot longer than average years for coaches. I do have mixed feelings about letting Foxy go. But he had his chance, it's time to start over. There are alot of reasons why Carolina is struggling, new coaches ie QB coach, def coordinator, etc ... Plus certain players are being distractions, ie Delhomme, Peppers, Smith, Beason, etc ... This is my wish list for the new year, I don't think all this will happen, but lets hope: Panthers bring in Cowher as HC, keeps John Fox as def. coordinator (Fox was def coach for Raiders Rams & Giants), Cowher changes Panthers defense from 4-3 into 3-4 like Steelers were under Cowher, Peppers said publicly he wanted to move to linebacker in a 3-4 defense, keep or cut Delhomme as a backup, maybe give Moore a shot next year, and maybe with a top 10 draft pick for 2010, make sure you draft a QB for the future.

1) There is no way John Fox would stay on as defensive coordinator, especially if we were changing to a 3-4

2) We don't have a first round pick this coming year