Press conference to announce Rivera as head coach at 5

[ThPantherFan]

I'm ready! I think he said all the right things.

[CosmoGirl]

Gonna have his fingers in the Defense a lot.

Not a bad thing, Fox was halfasser in that fact.

It sounded a bit like he would be HC and DC, although having someone in the title but he would be in charge.

I liked what he said a lot other than developing the Pickle. I'd like to see Moore developed instead if we're going with what we have on our roster.

Any idea of which players he met with already? I'd think Beason for certain. Definitely wouldn't have been Clausen or Stewart as they're both on the west coast right now. I think Lafell is still in LA. Beason may be in Miami.

[ladypanther]

Press conference video up on Panther.com.

Wow....I like this guy.

[Lumps]

Sorry if it has been posted but what are the contract details???

[SgtJoo]

Sorry if it has been posted but what are the contract details???

IIRC 11.2mil/4 years

[PanthersGuy28]

He was very impressive. I think he's gonna be our great coach, he knows what he wants to do and you can tell he expects a top-notch effort from all the players both on-and-off the field.

[Brooklyn Bully]

He didn't mention Moore because Moore is not on the team right now. Kiss Green goodbye, folks. He likes 11, 12, and Smith. Looks like they will bring in one vet to compete with Jimmy which is good for the team, and Jimmy. Love using elements of the 3-4, love being aggressive on D and O, love possibly going to one main TE, love not being a run first team per philosophy, and love him being tough. He was very good on his feet too, didn't even hesitate with the live questions. Good hire, so far, Hurney.

[pantherfan81]

Anybody know what players he met with today? He said at 14:16 mark of the vid, that he did and "listened to what they had to say", and that they "wanted to be heard". I'm curious, Beason maybe? Hmmmm....

[Matthias]

The press conference was very solid.

[cavic7585]

Scott Fowler is already prepping questions for him about Hispanic Awarness Month.

[Dpantherman]

For those that missed it: http://www.panthers.com/media-vault/videos/Head-Coach-Annoucement/bd645cd0-6e93-4d94-a82e-89cc5713b594

[Cat'sGrowl]

Scott Fowler is already prepping questions for him about Hispanic Awarness Month.

Zing!

[Dilla]

How exactly did this guy go through so many interviews without getting hired? This was the best interview I've heard in a while.

Makes me giddy.

[Mr. Scot]

Notes taken while watching the video (some have already been discussed, but I'm too tired to edit them)

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To call Rivera intense is an understatement. He's almost scary. I love to joke around, but I’d be frightened of joking with Rivera. If it isn’t funny, he might kill me with his stare.

I only saw Rivera crack a full smile once during the whole thing, and that was when he looked at his wife. For her part, it didn’t seem like she wanted to call attention to herself.

Listening to questions: Ramrod straight, hands in front, eyes on the reporter, almost like a military recruit. Answering questions: Hands behind back, rocking back and forth, speaking almost as much at you as to you. Honestly, his constantly standing at attention makes me feel like a slacker slouching in my chair.

I’m not sure Rivera has a low gear. Very much the type of person you’d expect from a military family. I could almost picture his dad being like a Hispanic version of R Lee Ermey.

Speaks like someone who has bought completely into the program. Everything is “we will do this” or “we will do that”.

You could call his philosophy for both sides of the ball the “Triple A” approach: Aggression, Adaptability and Attack.

Interested in some offensive guys that aren’t available right now (coaching on playoff teams).

Being innovative is important to him.

He will be in charge, and anybody that works for him will know it.

Rivera wants a “whole team” approach, i.e. rather than each unit just doing its own thing, the offense helps supplement the defense, the defense the offense, the special teams helps both units and vice versa. It’s a “big picture” approach.

Joe Person sounds like Adam Corolla.

Definitely came prepared for this interview process. I love that he did a breakdown of the roster prior to the whole thing, and in general I agreed with his opinions. I have a feeling that in the future there may be games where he gets outcoached or the team gets outplayed, but I wouldn’t bet on him getting outworked (heck, I’m exhausted just listening to him talk).

I’m not used to a guy this intense or a voice with no rasp.

Good news: Rivera wants a hybrid tight end, doesn’t like Fox’s “committee” approach (and Panther fans everywhere rejoice).

Likes to use the word “solid” when describing our players.

Pretty clear he plans to foster competition at the quarterback slot. He’ll give Clausen a chance, but understands the importance of a franchise QB thanks to his time spent with Philip Rivers.

You get the impression Rivera really hates to lose.

Doesn’t care for laziness either. Guys better be ready for training camp.

Is proud of his heritage, but doesn’t care to define himself in a way that limits him. Wants to relate equally to everyone regardless of differences.

Loved what he said about tackling. It’s a huge deal these days. Nobody wraps up because they’re all going for these “highlight reel” hits. Rivera won’t allow that.

Would love to know what players he met with.

Understands the value of holding his temper until it’s really time to let it go. Will “treat his guys like men” but won’t be afraid to get in their face if needed.

Believes in the “build through the draft” philosophy. Meshes well with what his playing days were like.

Rivera won’t throw his players under the bus.

Believes coaches must be teachers, and should take every opportunity to do so.

Coaching search will start with the prior staff members.

Definitely a face-to-face “show me” guy who’s not going to take anyone else’s opinions as gospel until he’s verified it for himself.

Wants a unified approach with coaches and personnel departments (that works well for the Steelers).

Getting to the big games isn’t good enough. You’ve got to win. And Jerry Richardson and his people are very committed to winning.

Will be very hands-on with the defensive staff. Guys with big egos better take notice of that before they sign on here.

Big believer in player conduct and setting an example in the community, Won’t allow his players to say that they aren’t role models. Last answer, saying he expected his players to carry themselves “like Carolina Panthers should carry themselves” likely went over really well with the team braintrust.