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You criticized his work ethic, his integrity, and his religious faith without providing evidence that any of those things are indeed compromised. Disparaging comments like that are reckless and slanderous. Do you prefer those adjectives?

Well, this seems pretty close.....

Is that your argument for Stroud being a "partier" ? Going to 1 celebrity studded event on July 4? (Which included Tom Brady) Everything that has been written about his time so far in Houston has been positive. Bryce is our guy...don't see the need to trash anyone else.

See #1.....There are no good looking HC openings next year

He is not currently coaching. Tony White is the DC at Nebraska.

Our only hope to delay it is 1) There are no good looking HC openings next year and 2) Tepper throws money like Detroit did with Ben Johnson.

https://catcrave.com/posts/matt-rhule-ex-boyfriend-carolina-panthers Matt Rhule just cannot seem to keep the Carolina Panthers out of his mouth, even if they've moved on to a prosperous future under new head coach Frank Reich. And yet, the pity party continues for Matt Rhule. Months after he was mercifully fired after another embarrassing home loss against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 5, Rhule just cannot seem to keep the Panthers out of his mouth. Of course, this doesn't have anything to do with holding himself accountable for the team's failings under such incompetent leadership - rather blaming everyone and everything but himself for a downward spiral that left the franchise in tatters. Carolina Panthers cannot get away from Matt Rhule The Panthers were a joke under Rhule. There were other factors in play, for sure, but the buck stopped with the primary figurehead after team owner David Tepper ludicrously gave him absolute power and a whopping contract to prise the coach from Baylor. Once Tepper eventually saw the error of his ways, things immediately began improving. But based on Rhule's comments via Pete Thamel of ESPN recently, it's clear the former coach is far from happy about his perceived treatment in Carolina. Rhule makes it sound like his time in Carolina was akin to a bad day in Baghdad. But his lack of personable traits and the lack of accountability meant he was always on the back foot with fans. Excuses came in plentiful supply and on a weekly basis. Whether it was the Jay-Z reference or throwing his coaches and players under the bus, there was nothing this con man wouldn't do to save his own skin. The players could smell this a mile away. Based on their statements since Rhule was finally removed, there was no talent development and a college-type environment in a professional setting as one man's dictatorship propelled the Panthers into the proverbial football wilderness. If Rhule thinks his treatment was bad, he should have tried watching such an inept football product from the stands. At times, it was like being tortured for information you didn't have, and only when Steve Wilks assumed command did a level of professionalism return. Rhule's silver tongue and salesman-like qualities are going down a storm in Nebraska as he looks to restore the program to past glories. But throwing shade at the Panthers and their fanbase, in particular, at every turn makes him look like the jilted ex-lover that cannot stand seeing a previous partner thrive away from the relationship. It's embarrassing beyond measure. But very in character. https://pantherswire.usatoday.com/2023/07/07/former-panthers-hc-matt-rhule-carolina-purifying-fire-nebraska/ .... Rhule almost never seemed like a good fit at the pro level. From commandeering final say over the roster to reportedly controlling the team’s social media offerings and parking spots, his . . . um . . . stylings were always best suited at the college level. Oh, and the actual on-field product wasn’t great either. The Panthers—in their two seasons and change under the first-time NFL head coach—went 11-27 and cycled through a sickening carousel of starting quarterbacks.

Who said that????

I have a Clausen jersey somewhere. It was a gift. At that time I had an employee whose brother was the director of security for the Panthers. He gave her that to give to me for Christmas. I acted excited when I got it. Never worn...lol.

College fans are much more passionate than pro fans. I am sure there is little patience left in Nebraska. "5 year plan" will get a moving van parked in his driveway.

Bet it makes Tepper crings a little.

This is the article at ESPN that was referenced in the OP tweet. Have to have ESPN+ to read the entire thing. These are the last few lines you can read on ESPN if you do not pay for + Nebraska's $74 million bet on Rhule is that the master college rebuilder can lead the dual comeback of both his own career and Nebraska's floundering football program. In the wake of Rhule's firing from the NFL's Carolina Panthers in the middle of the 2022 season after amassing an 11-27 record, he's tasked with both restoring his own reputation as one of college football's most.... lol...the writer must have had some of Ms. Rhule's meatballs. (Or is related to Hurney) If anyone has read, or can read the entire article I would be interested to know what other goofy things are in there. https://www.espn.com/college-football/insider/story/_/id/37936232/matt-rhule-nebraska-cornhuskers-rebuild

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10081731-6-nfl-players-and-teams-that-will-defy-expectations-in-2023 6 NFL Players and Teams That Will Defy Expectations in 2023 The Carolina Panthers Will Win the NFC South 1 OF 6 The Carolina Panthers don't have much in the way of expectations in 2023. They have a new head coach in Frank Reich and will likely be starting a rookie quarterback in Bryce Young. Carolina was 29th in the NFL in total offense last year and 22nd in total defense. Even in an NFC South that is among the league's weaker divisions, not many are picking the Panthers to be a factor in the division this season. However, Cody Benjamin of CBS Sports believes the Reich/Young pairing could be one that pays immediate dividends: "(Reich) and Young are sort of a package deal here. While the QB would've been a worthwhile top pick even without Reich taking over the staff, the fact they're working together makes Carolina all the more intriguing. Though he managed just a single playoff victory as the Colts' head man from 2018 into 2022, Reich is as even-keeled as they come, making him an ideal mentor for the new signal-caller. He should have an ascending Panthers roster competitive right out of the gate." It's not just about Reich and Young, either. Miles Sanders was a 1,000-yard running back with the Eagles last year. Adam Thielen and D.J. Chark may not be the most imposing wide receiver duo, but both have 1,000-yard seasons on their professional resume. In edge-rusher Brian Burns, linebacker Frankie Luvu, cornerback Jaycee Horn and safety Jeremy Chinn, the Panthers have talent on defense. They may not have the most talented roster in the NFC South, but they aren't that far off—and Reich may well be the division's best coach. He's going to lead the Panthers to an NFC South title in his first season.

You are so kind. Thank you very much.

Young is working with his teammates at SMU in Dallas this week. Video from 2LiveCraig shows Young with receivers Terrace Marshall Jr., Adam Thielen, DJ Chark and Laviska Shenault. Rookie running back Cam Peoples tweeted he also is there. Young has made an early impression with his veteran teammates. “Just excited to get back around him ,” Thielen said in a recent interview with Rich Eisen. “You just never know what’s going to happen. Obviously, you know first overall pick with all the hype and all that. You know that there’s going to be a lot of potential, and he’s going to have a lot of talent. I think he surprised a lot of guys of how prepared he was for the NFL game. You know I think sometimes it’s hard in those moments, because you’re in shorts and a T-shirt, so you don’t want to get too excited . . . in the summer, because it’s a different game when you put pads on. At the same time, the way he moves in the pocket, the way that he adjusts and can get the ball out on time and accurate, and he can make adjustments and things like that. It’s impressive. It gets you excited to get back working together and to really try to start gaining ground. You just need those reps. I don’t care who you are, how talented you are, you’ve just got to have those reps. The more reps you get, the more confident you get. He’s a confident guy, which is exciting to be around.” https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/bryce-young-working-with-teammates-at-smu

What some of his players in Denver said about him: https://theathletic.com/4089161/2023/01/16/ejiro-evero-nfl-head-coach-candidate/ For him to get that opportunity somewhere, I think he is more than deserving of it,” Broncos safety Justin Simmons said after Denver’s win over the Chargers to close the season. “He is just a tremendous leader. I could be up here for hours just talking about how amazing of a coach and a man he is. I’m just really appreciative of him, and he deserves it.” It also did not go unnoticed by Denver’s front office that a handful of the team’s top defensive players produced career-best seasons during their first year in Evero’s scheme. Anywhere you turn while examining Denver’s defensive roster, you’ll find a player who improved during Evero’s first season as a defensive coordinator. “He helped my game so much this year,” Simmons said. “Just when you think you know a good amount, you always learn so much more from a new mind and a new set of eyes and the way that he coaches and the way that affects coaches, the assistant coaches around the defensive room. I’m just so thankful for him and his leadership. I’ve learned so much from him, both on and off the field.” Evero has worked for some of the greatest defensive minds in football since entering the NFL as a quality control assistant with the Buccaneers in 2007, shortly after his college career as a safety at UC Davis ended. In Tampa Bay, Evero worked for defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin. Across stops to follow with the 49ers, Packers and Rams, Evero learned from Vic Fangio, Capers, Wade Phillips and Raheem Morris. Evero absorbed bits and pieces from each coach’s unique style during those first 15 years of his career, taking mental notes about what he would incorporate into his own leadership approach when he one day ran a defense or a team and what he might let go. That experience, and the process by which he maximized its benefit, created a style that is uniquely Evero’s, one that deeply resonated with the players he coached this season. “He provides all the qualities you need in a coach,” said Surtain, who was also named a starter for the AFC Pro Bowl roster this season. “He’s a great leader, very outspoken, brings a lot of energy into the room and he’s just a great person in general. A great people person. You can go to him for anything. On the football field, he’s just going to go out there and bring all the energy. He’s going to do what is best for the team.” But it didn’t take long for players to notice the differences in Evero’s version of the scheme [ from Fangoi's]and what it allowed players to do. Namely, it gave them more freedom to trust their instincts within the confines of the system. “This is the most fun I’ve had since I’ve been in the league (while) playing this type of defense and (with) this amount of control,” said Jewell, who had a career year in his fifth NFL season. “It’s been fun to play for him and just to hear his insight. (He is) very vocal about it, and he’ll talk about every single small, little thing and there’s no miscommunication there. It’s fun to talk to him. He’s an open book on the defense and a great teacher.” His communication skills are of a high level,” Rosburg said. “He’s really good in dealing with his coaches and dealing with his players. He deals with them directly and he has a certain level of performance that he expects. He’s going to keep them to that. Those types of coaches have a high ceiling because there is a lot of different ways to do things. … You are open to other ideas, but when you decide, ‘This is the way that it’s going to be,’ well, then this is the way it’s going to be. He’s got all of those qualities.” The impact made by Evero during his one season in Denver could perhaps best be illustrated by the public way in which his players have clamored for his return — either as head coach or defensive coordinator — in 2023. .....the team recognizes that the young coach’s knack for scheming and connecting isn’t some well-kept secret. “You stack those traits,” Surtain said, “and you have a great coach.”

Maybe we have several playmakers, hard to pick a best. That might be even better for a rookie QB. Not pressured to force it to anyone...has options. You need a 1st down? You can look for 2 or 3 guys...not just 1.

Good summary @Mr. Scot. That survey was a bit more optimistic than this board seems to be but I am in. Drinking the Kool aide. It's summer why not? Fans got what they wanted....new coaching staff....promising new QB with no previous owners. Life is good.

Great advice. As I was getting this started I spoke with an accountant. He suggested I plan on 30% for taxes. I have a separate account just for that. Tax money from anything I get goes in there..nothing else. I will pay the quarterly tax bill from that. I know that I will be making more money during the fall with Medicare enrollments but definitely know that will have to carry me through other parts of the year. So excellent advice. Thanks for taking the time and interest.

Working on it!