Coaches facing the boot tomorrow...

[ItsNotGonnaBeAlright]

1. Ron Rivera, Carolina Panthers

2012 record: 7-9

A strong second half of the season might not be enough to save Rivera’s job. Panthers owner Jerry Richardson fired longtime general manager Marty Hurney in October but opted to let Rivera finish out his second season. Quarterback Cam Newtonhas shown flashes of brilliance this year, and the defense has, indeed, improved, but the Panthers likely will look to rebuild — from top to bottom — this offseason. Ernie Accorsi’s working with Richardson as a consultant in their GM search. I doubt Rivera’s in that man’s plans.

Potential replacement: Darrell Bevell, Seattle offensive coordinator

Bevell’s offense in Seattle has evolved from week to week this season and now features QB Russell Wilson in the spread option and in position to harm teams both through the air and on the ground. Newton’s a dream specimen for a creative offensive mind like Bevell, who in 2012 showed his flexibility and ability to build an offense around its quarterback’s strengths. If Chip Kelly is asking for GM duties and the whole kit and caboodle, Bevell’s a nice alternative. The Panthers just might have to wait a few weeks to hire him.

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Only posting this because the Bevell selection seems so out of left field.

[mav1234]

how is Ron Rivera #1 when news was leaked earlier today that Andy Reid was being fired?

[Ruff]

Darrelle Bevell to Carolina?

dafug did I just read?

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

Don't see Rivera being fired until a new GM is hired and even then, he might not be fired.

It will be interesting see how fast they get moving on the GM search.

[Fox007]

It's comical how little these people know about our team.

[Herbert The Love Bug]

our entire coaching staff will be retained for the 2013 season. when you read that headline remember you heard it from me first

[PantherTrain84]

Im starting to wonder if even JR knows what the hell he will do or if he has any plan whatsoever.. We have heard nothing from him. I mean its just sich an awkward situation.. Do you keep Rivera and tell the new GM to deal with it? If so then why even hire a GM? Does JR believe in Rivera so much he is willing to promote Beane just so there is no chance he is fired?

[Davidson Deac II]

We will not "rebuild from top to bottom" this offseason. We need to bring in some new blood in a few key areas, but definitely don't need to rebuild.

[Panthercougar68]

Well lets see...kinda hard to hire a head coach when we don't have a real GM yet

inb4beane

[flipt143]

Peter Schrager should stick to covering high school games.

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

Ok so... What is a Darrell Bevell?!?!

[frash.exe]

how is Ron Rivera #1 when news was leaked earlier today that Andy Reid was being fired?

and it's pretty much been concluded that both he and norv turner would be fired from their respective teams for weeks now

[Chimera]

I'm good with just canning Chud.