Panthers not behind in coaching search

[Keith Moons Liver]

JR did exactly what I would do were I in his position. Give myself a week to really think it all over. This is millions of dollars and the jobs of dozens of people being decided here, not just titles and whatnot.

I certainly hope he's been thinking about this for more than a week.

[SCP]

I certainly hope he's been thinking about this for more than a week.

For real doe. If he didn't have a plan when he fired Hurney then we are in trouble.

[methodtoll]

Did anyone else see Titans Exec Dawson mention as GM? Maybe he is the mystery candidate.

[Pejorative Miscreant]

So now it's Saturday for the meeting, eh?

On Saturday you can get 2 EggBo biscuits and a gallon of Iced Tea for 4.95. Sounds more like a party than a meeting.

[Bj-Monster23]

Did anyone else see Titans Exec Dawson mention as GM? Maybe he is the mystery candidate.

I haven't seen it but I'm looking him up now.

[Mr. Scot]

I certainly hope he's been thinking about this for more than a week.

Ernie Accorsi has.

[PantherTrain84]

The last part about wanting a prospect with strong scouting background makes me feel a lot better the GM wont be Beanie Weenie

[rayzor]

If Richardson was going to fire Rivera, he would have done it right after the season. He would have at least met with Rivera right after the season. There is NO WAY, he would wait an entire week to meet with Rivera and then fire him. That makes absolutely no sense. The meeting is probably about the new GM, where Rivera see's this team going, and plans moving forward. There is no way this meeting is to fire Rivera. That's nonsense.

not unless he was wanting the new GM to make that call.

[SCP]

On Saturday you can get 2 EggBo biscuits and a gallon of Iced Tea for 4.95. Sounds more like a party than a meeting.

Lol

[CamNewton316]

here the link guys i am on my ps3 and could not fit everything in http://www.heraldonline.com/2013/01/03/4519219/panthers-not-behind-in-coaching.html#wgt=rcntnews

[PantherTrain84]

Lol people saying JR would be cruel to wait 6 days then fire Rivera is kind of laughable. If he gets fired he is still guaranteed his 2 years worth of salary left on his contract no matter what. Its not like Rivera is holding out buying groceries or paying the light bill until he finds out of hes still the HC or not.

[carolina-chuck]

Rivera is staying. Shefter reported this morning that he could very well be back. Im just waiting on the GM search and it better not be fuggn Beane.

[CRA]

If Richardson was going to fire Rivera, he would have done it right after the season. He would have at least met with Rivera right after the season. There is NO WAY, he would wait an entire week to meet with Rivera and then fire him. That makes absolutely no sense. The meeting is probably about the new GM, where Rivera see's this team going, and plans moving forward. There is no way this meeting is to fire Rivera. That's nonsense.

Have you watched and listened to Richardson when he makes a rare public appearance and is available to the media?

Big Cat is a little off....he easily could go either way

[PantherTrain84]

Rivera is staying. Shefter reported this morning that he could very well be back. Im just waiting on the GM search and it better not be fuggn Beane.

Same here, id be shocked if Rivera is gone. If 2-14 Mike Mularkey didnt even get fired yet, I highly doubt Rivera goes anywhere.

Here is what will happen this weekend. JR: "Ok Ron, good news, you have earned a new lease on life, you will be our HC in 2013. It is playoffs or bust this time, just as I kept my word about trending up, I will keep my word on this. If no playoffs in 2013 we will move on. I will be interviewing several good GM candidates this week, I will make sure I hire a candidate you can work with to complete what you started and tell him this upcoming season is a evaluation period and after the 2013 season, this team is his baby."