Panthers Pressure Point: Sean Mcdermott

[thefuzz]

McDermott is a great coordinator and I think along with Rivera focusing more on defense this season now that our offense is set, I think they'll be able to establish a playoff caliber defense if everyone stays healthy.

But if our defense is bottom 20 again, McDermott should be on his way out.

Where do you get that idea?

[Marguide]

Too early to tell. I always felt he was a bit of a scapegoat in Philly.

He deserves a fair chance with decent players, instead of starting lineups that included Senn and any of the Williams linebackers.

[KillerKat]

Is it really hard for a HC to be a coordinator as well? If not, I'd love for Rivera to be HC/DC in the future.

[Argus Plexus]

I agree with the article

[Lumps]

how long is sean's contract? In Carolina, that is more important in than preformance.

[Pimpdaddy]

Give the guy a chance you bunch of dumb dildos...Riveras tutelage will help....

[Snake]

Been watching NFL rewind and his scheme and Rivera's are very similar pre panthers. Last season was more about execution than scheme.

[FirstRoundPick]

I think he deserves another year to prove what he can do. And if he sucks next year, I think he deserves another shot to prove what he can do just to be sure.

[Guest Bwood]

Where do you get that idea?

Because I saw what he did with Philadelphia's defense and his knowledge and style come from no other than all of fame defensive coordinator Joe Johnson.

[Ivan The Awesome]

Give the guy a chance you bunch of dumb dildos...Riveras tutelage will help....

I was about to make this point. Also, Rivera himself said he was going to be more hands on with the defense now. If McD doesn't pan out, I'm sure Rivera can handle the Defense himself if he chooses to do so, kinda like McCarthy does for the Packers on the Offensive side of the ball.

[FirstRoundPick]

Because I saw what he did with Philadelphia's defense and his knowledge and style come from no other than all of fame defensive coordinator Joe Johnson.

Jim Johnson. And what you saw was that defense go into the pooper when he took over.

[Guest Bwood]

Jim Johnson. And what you saw was that defense go into the pooper when he took over.

My bad I don;t know why I said Joe. But his defense wasn't poo, McDermott was a head coach candidate I can't believe we got him as a Dco.

[SIGCHI222]

Cant wait to see Rivera/McDermott led defense kick ass with healthy playerz.

That's the way I look at it, the Rivera/McDermott D. RR was too busy last year getting acclimated to being a HC and making sure all went well with the Cam experiment. Now, HOPEFULLY, he and Mac can get down to brass tacks and pull this D together. Kuechley and Alexander cannot hurt and hopefully TD and Beast can stay on the field. Look at what SF did on D from 2010 to 2011. One year can be big if the pieces fit.

[prowler2k8]

That's the way I look at it, the Rivera/McDermott D. RR was too busy last year getting acclimated to being a HC and making sure all went well with the Cam experiment. Now, HOPEFULLY, he and Mac can get down to brass tacks and pull this D together. Kuechley and Alexander cannot hurt and hopefully TD and Beast can stay on the field. Look at what SF did on D from 2010 to 2011. One year can be big if the pieces fit.

I agree that its unfair to evaluate McD after last season. New philiosophy/scheme, injuries et al. I don't think we can underestimate the important of bringing in Steve Wilks to coach the DBs. He's considered an up and coming defensive coach and I think he will make a valuable contribution as the pass defense coordinator.