Shula promoted to OC

[4Corners]

who really would want to join Rivera? It is like loaning a dying man money. They would have to know this was a one-year, probationary gig.

Yeah honestly I agree w/ this. I can't really blame them either. No playoffs TY = Looking for a new job next year

[solorca]

fairly predictable, you guys wanted Chud gone, well he's gone none of you ever thought that not too many people would want the job considering that it could end up only being for 1 year, and don't think for a second that didn't play a big role in it.

Person reported that Jackson and Shurmur both wanted the job. Jackson was a fantastic option, and even if they were limited in people that wanted the job, there was a clear option available that wanted it.

I'll admit to wanting Chud gone, but it's because I (for some unknown reason) had faith in Rivera to learn from him mistakes and hire an OC with some previous head coaching experience. His idiocy and ego prevented that.

[4Corners]

Hue Jackson....but why hire your midseason replacement

Yup. It's the same reason why I new Rivera would NEVER hire Whisenhunt.

If the Panthers start out 0-3 Rivera could be fired. Bringing in a guy like Hue or Ken is just pouring gasoline on a seat that's so hot it about to explode.

Well played, Rivera. I don't agree with the move (and neither does anyone else) but this my friends is called having your cake and eating it too.

[TheRumGone]

Now that its official. Lets not overreact. Say we're deflated. What positives can be brought from this? Continuity. Shula worked with Cam one on one. He's probably heard what Cam is comfortable with. What he likes, what he doesn't like. He was on the bench with the players. He probably heard the complaints. We are not going to see the read option as our base formation anymore. He is going to continue on the path that we had the last 6 games. Shula hasn't worked with a QB of Cam's caliber. Shaun King was his QB i believe? I think the positives outway the negatives. I'm trying to be optimistic. I obviously would have prefered Hue Jackson. But lets not get crazy here.

[The NFL Shield At Midfield]

rivera is trying to insulate himself from the inevitable here. it's so obvious now.

[rayzor]

yeah, this is pissing me off more than i was expecting.

the only thing that could be worse is starting the season 2-8 again, missing out on the playoffs, and then having some late season rally again to finish the season at 8-8 and rivera keep his job.

[carp24000]

I might as well start it now....

Gruden or Cowher in 2014.

[Guild]

I'm seriously pissed about this and now I have to wait just under a god damn year to find out just how epic this failure will be. Hooray for a miserable offseason.

[Doc Holiday]

Person reported that Jackson and Shurmur both wanted the job. Jackson was a fantastic option, and even if they were limited in people that wanted the job, there was a clear option available that wanted it.

I'll admit to wanting Chud gone, but it's because I (for some unknown reason) had faith in Rivera to learn from him mistakes and hire an OC with some previous head coaching experience. His idiocy and ego prevented that.

Honestly I don't trust Person, but I don't doubt they wanted the job, why interview if they didn't want it, but with that said would probably have wanted a decent amount to guarantee a safety net for them incase rivera is gone at the end of next season

[TheRumGone]

yeah, this is pissing me off more than i was expecting.

the only thing that could be worse is starting the season 2-8 again, missing out on the playoffs, and then having some late season rally again to finish the season at 8-8 and rivera keep his job.

This won't happen. I firmly believe it will not.

[Sloth]

Continuity for a team that can't break .500 - even when it feasts on cupcakes in garbage time - isn't really a strong pitch.

[Inimicus]

Since all of you Nostradamus' already know that we are going to have a bad season next year anyone want to tell me this weekends Powerball number?

FFS it isn't even free agency yet and you guys a throwing in the towel. I bet there is room on the 9ers bandwagon.

[MHS831]

Hue Jackson....but why hire your midseason replacement

This was my first thought. If that is the case, then Rivera is dumber than we all thought.

[rayzor]

This won't happen. I firmly believe it will not.

sorry....i don't have much faith in this team, esp. the coaching staff.

the only thing i have faith in is their uncanny ability to take potential and squash it.