OT: The Carolina Panthers have fired Ron Rivera

[Deus Irae]

Heard on the radio. Link to come.

 

[Deus Irae]

The Panthers on Tuesday fired head coach Ron Rivera, owner David Tepper announced. Secondary coach Perry Fewell has been named interim head coach. Offensive coordinator Norv Turner will transition to special assistant to the head coach, and... espn.com/espn/now?nowId…

 

[thecore762]

They have been very mediocre.
I guess it’s best.
Maybe another team will pick him up.

 

[mgcolby]

wow odd year and even odder timing...what do you gain by firing him now? They lost Cam (impact somewhat debatable) got stellar play out of a rookie for a month, then he started playing like a rookie.

I am not sure what he could have done there, especially playing one of the best divisions in football and a fairly competent AFC division in the NFC West and AFC South along with the Packers.

Not saying a coaching change in the offseason wouldn't make sense, just firing him in December doesn't.

 

[RobertWeathers]

I thought he was a good coach. Limited, but good.

The franchise QB goes down and it's always a great opportunity to change the culture (or the politics) of an organization

 

[203Pat]

And the riverboat sails on...

 

[maust]

Say what you will about the firing but at least Tepper had the good sense not to make Turner the interim HC. He's a good OC but it stops there

 

[Haterproof]

This job has to be very intriguing to McDaniels!

 

[MrBigglesWorth]

Someone will pick up Ron next yr... Perhaps Bengals or Browns?

I'm guessing Newton will be traded.

 

[Observer]

Can he kick the ball?

 

[Deus Irae]

This job has to be very intriguing to McDaniels!

Why, given that QB situation?

 

[Haterproof]

Why, given that QB situation?

Well it's a very dicey situation. I'm a fan of Kyle Allen though! The kid has potential to be a great QB!

 

[JayNM]

Can he kick the ball?

Can he CATCH the ball?

 

[Bourne Again Christian]

Well it's a very dicey situation. I'm a fan of Kyle Allen though! The kid has potential to be a great QB!

Me too.
This job Has mike McCarthy written all Over it.
But seeing our offense I don’t think anyone is hiring McDaniels right now.
Mayo on the other hand could take a job

 

[nabwong]

Time to change my weekly pick.

 

[Ring 6]

This job has to be very intriguing to McDaniels!

Why?

 

[BaconGrundleCandy]

Morrow been w them a long time.

 

[Uptown]

Honestly, if I’m the NYG I swoop in and get Rivera to NY ASAP! It would behoove the NYG (or anybody else for that matter) to steer clear of the clapper. Also, it makes some sense due to the fact that their GM Gettleman was previously with CAR with Rivera.

 

[Bourne Again Christian]

Morrow been w them a long time.

Caserio?

 

[italian pat patriot]

Imho he is a good coach...but this year for probably various reasons Carolina has been a disappointment...i expected a better season for them