Speculative article re: Carolina's new owner & Rivera's future in Carolina that I'm posting here solely to fuel the who-replaces-Shurmur-if-he's-fired conversation.
It sounds like even if Rivera was out in Carolina he'd likely take some time off. Still, on a slow news day figured it's worth adding another name to the discussion.
If Rivera shook loose, would you want him here?
Real Question is Rivera, not Newton (behind Athletic Paywall) - (
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No seriously, Rivera over Shurmur pre-Daniel Jones is a no brainer... but now that you have a QB... I think I'd rather see Shurmur develop him for a 2nd season before I want Shurmur gone... but my patience with Shurmur's ability to win games is wearing very thin.
That said, if there are people on here (FMiC) who are able to follow the Panthers more closely, what are his pros and cons?
I think the concentration should be to get the most out of Barkley. If Riverboat Ron can bring his OC (Norv Turner) that would be a huge plus. I love the way CMC is used. Barkley should be used the same way. Getting the most out of Barkley, especially before he is due his second contract, will yield dividends for DJ and the receivers.
Their offenses haven't been fantastic, but his defenses have been strong for the majority of the time here. And players seem to go hard for him.
Chase Blackburn is his current ST coordinator. Fewell is his secondary coach... He lets Norv run the offense and has taken over the defense again.
Rivera is a damn good coach that develops talent in players and other coaches.
Their offenses haven't been fantastic, but his defenses have been strong for the majority of the time here.
Good linebackers are the key. DBs are so-so. DL has had some good players, but lately they are just OK. The linebackers make up for some deficiencies elsewhere.
76-61 is a loser? Four playoff appearances since 2013 constitute a loser?
Yeah, total loser...
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76-61 is a loser? Four playoff appearances since 2013 constitute a loser?
Yeah, they should have fired him after that 15-1 season.
Pair him up with some offense folks from the shanny Jr tree. Falcons, 9ers, instant outside zone run play action . Even Vikings maybe, very strangely
You could even keep the betch if he agrees to work the gentlemans play style
I hear Mike Singletary is available...:)
Yeah, total loser...
Lol aside from a total surprise hire he would be one of the best available proven guys out there. Tomlin too if he shakes loose.