Head coaching candidates..

[Matthias]

I still say let's give Marc Trestman a shot. Tell me this is not the look of an offensive mad scientist....

If Rivera would accept, I would demote him to defensive coordinator.

[Squirrel]

You don't demote hc.

[Matthias]

You don't demote hc.

Why not? There's a first for everything, I believe it would work out for both parties. Rivera doesn't have to move again, and we don't have to look for another DC.

[philw5289]

cowher. Neither ryan brother unless it's anything but head coach

[4Corners]

LOL - My thread which was coincidently titled was locked after a couple days.

People need to get their heads outta their asses regarding Rivera.

First, as I stated in my thread, I am not wishing any sort of ill will on RR and I'm not crossing my fingers for a change. This is based on two reasons:

1. It's still too early to fairly critique Rivera as a HC.

2. It's not in Mr. Richardson interest to fire people. He doesn't have a history of doing this. I believe that he feels that if he's going to pay you, he wants you at least attempting to earn it. See: John Fox

but back to RR: I know that the manic, hot and cold huddle is not the best means of collecting a sample, but there is growing sentiment about Rivera here. The MFCEO is even aboard the coaching change train. I'm not a big fan of WFNZ but they are even talking about this now.

The coaching has been more bad than good since RR has got here and at times he looks over whelmed. Not to mention his lack of emotion is starting to really bother me. If fans notice it and feed off of this lack of emotion in games, what the hell do you think the players are doing?

I appreciate a level headed, even keel approach during game days, but damn dude would it kill you to get fired up after a game? or after a play? or DURING the game?

Under Rivera, the Panthers have regressed fundamentally (IMHO) and have become complacent. I don't see a killer instinct and I try to convince my self that I feel a desire and see hungry collection of players as you'd expect with a young team, but sadly I don't feel those are there either.

Rivera has also at times shown a lack of knowledge of coaching fundamentals in game. Extremely poor clock management and questionable play calling. I don't understand his negligence towards the RB corp with the amount of money invested in the group. More evidence of his coaching abilities is the regression (yeah, I said it) of Cam Newton. The coaching staff had a full year and uninterrupted off season to teach and talk to him and look how that's worked out.

Sure, Marty is as much to blame (IF NOT MORE!!) but right now, RR does not appear to be a head coach that can get the team over the hump. Do you think Mr. Richardson would like to go back and maybe pursue Jim Harbaugh over Ron?

Combine poor coaching with poor management and that my friend is a winning recipe for a losing franchise - which is exactly what the Panthers have been for 5 years.

[philw5289]

perfect HC canidate

[davos]

perfect HC canidate

I mean we stole his playbook last season haha

Kuechly = Icebox

[Mr. Scot]

No Gruden.

No Cowher.

The Ryans are great coordinators, lousy head coaches.

Seriously doubt Rivera is fired next season.

If he is, outside of Mike Zimmer, not much out there.

[Kurb]

erin andrews

[4Corners]

Why not? There's a first for everything, I believe it would work out for both parties. Rivera doesn't have to move again, and we don't have to look for another DC.

You can't demote a HC dude. That's crazy talk. You have to fire a guy for a fresh start and a clear new leader for the team. It would create an identity crisis for the team and players.

[Matthias]

You can't demote a HC dude. That's crazy talk. You have to fire a guy for a fresh start and a clear new leader for the team. It would create an identity crisis for the team and players.

I think it could work. The only thing would be whether or not Rivera would accept. If he accepts, it would work out perfectly. Of course all of this is just ideas we are talking on, just something to throw out there.

We already have an identity crisis, and it's because Rivera is not a head coach. Rivera would make the best decision of his life if we offered him DC position, because no one would make him a HC after this season. The best he could hope for is DC. Why not take the job if it's there, won't have to move or interview with another team. I'm looking at it from Rivera's perspective by the way.

[rayzor]

it's a shame that the huddle wasn't down longer.

[BeasonBeastingBacks]

Hire me as GM and HC

I'll get this poo fixed :rolleyes:

[4Corners]

I think it could work. The only thing would be whether or not Rivera would accept. If he accepts, it would work out perfectly. Of course all of this is just ideas we are talking on, just something to throw out there.

We already have an identity crisis, and it's because Rivera is not a head coach. Rivera would make the best decision of his life if we offered him DC position, because no one would make him a HC after this season. The best he could hope for is DC. Why not take the job if it's there, won't have to move or interview with another team. I'm looking at it from Rivera's perspective by the way.

You are the only person who thinks that demoting the HC to the DC and bringing in a new HC would work.

When a HC is brought in he wants to bring in his own guys that can help implement his system and philosophies.

If the Panthers brought in a new HC - do you think he would honestly consider the move without being able to bring in one of the most important positions with him? Come on dude.