Panthers coach fills in blanks on firing and hiring of McDermott

[scpanther22]

I remember when NFL Network’s Michael Lombardi said he was already in contract talks with the Broncos.lol

Four days after the season ended with a playoff loss to the Packers, the Eagles' coach decided that McDermott's two-year reign as defensive coordinator had run its course. But Reid wanted to buy his young protege some time to find another job. So he contacted another of his former charges, who had just landed the Carolina Panthers' head-coaching position.

"When all that was going down, I talked to Coach Reid, who was very candid about it," said Rivera, who was in North Texas for Super Bowl XLV. "He said, 'Ron, Sean's in a tough, tough position. He's following [the late] Jim Johnson.' "

Read more: http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/115461824.html?cmpid=15585797#ixzz1DJs6IBVa

[Mr. Scot]

I think that was LaCanfora who had the Broncos thing.

[scpanther22]

I think that was LaCanfora who had the Broncos thing.

thats what I thought too..maybe LaCanfora said it first?

Now our friend, the NFL Network’s Michael Lombardi has just went live with the news that McDermot is already in contract talks with Denver.

http://broncotalk.net/2011/01/20490/broncos-buzz/mcdermott-in-contract-talks-with-broncos/

[panthersphan]

Rivera and McDermott... best off-season in Panthers history so far

[Mr. Scot]

thats what I thought too..maybe LaCanfora said it first?

http://broncotalk.net/2011/01/20490/broncos-buzz/mcdermott-in-contract-talks-with-broncos/

Found the original article. LaCanfora reported it, but he got his info from Lombardi who got it from a "league source" (apparently a crappy one).

I love that the linked article makes it sound like it's a done deal, but then you get this at that bottom...

UPDATE: McDermott has signed with the Panthers according to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen.