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I saw somewhere that Dan Quinn is returning to Dallas as DC... Maybe someone can confirm that. I have a sneaky suspicion that a defensive coach may end up a front runner. I would not be shocked at all if Mike MacDonald ends up, at most, a finalist

Also, two names on that list (Canales and Slowick) has not even accepted the Panther's request to interview yet... Not sure if they are interested or just focusing on playoffs but seems kind of weird they haven't accepted yet.

I'd argue that Mike MacDonald should be on that list

Man, Canales is looking better and better... Him or Slowick would be good for this roster

I think him or Evero would be the only two defensive HCs I wouldn't mind

Bobby Slowick has gotta be at the top of the list, right? Right? RIGHT?!?!?

I said this in a earlier thread but it's interesting the amount of connections there is between the GM candidates and the HC candidates.... Canales and Greenberg Canales and Dobbs/Morgan? Monken/MacDonald and Matteo Quinn and Dobbs/ Morgan? Morris and Greenberg Smith and Harley B.Johnson and Disner Br Johnson and Halaby Am I missing any???

I've heard Falcons are in play for Belichick.... That would awesome if we wind up with Vrabel though and Falcons end up with Belichick... Could be a fun rivalry in the NFC South

I agree... Although I think it is likely it will come down to Frank Smith, Bobby Slowick, or Mike Macdonald and quite frankly.... I would be ok with these three. I am particularly intrigued by Macdonald because of his background with both Harbaughs and really has a dynamic defense. Don't get me wrong, Evero has done an amazing job with the little he had this season but there is something about that Ravens defense that just puts him over so don't sleep on MacDonald!

On a hunch or hearing from sources??

I don't even think he is on the list of candidates for this cycle to get interviewed by the Panthers... As far as I am aware of, he has only interviewed for the Chargers for their HC position. Then again, he was a late candidate last year and had already interviewed last year twice so maybe they have enough conviction on him to determine his rank in the coaching search.

Soooo... Who becomes the premier coach in NCAAF now that Saban is gone? Kirby Smart??

Here's an interesting take on potential GM, Alec Halaby from a Eagles podcast prospective. Mainly talks about the Commanders interviewing him but still... Link below: What Alec Halaby brings to the table as GM

I instantly thought of that but I think it is more plausible that Dabo Sweeney will leave Clemson for Alabama

Yeah I forgot about that

Has anyone noticed that on both the GM and HC coaching search, some come from the same team? I may be reading too much into this but it almost seems like the Panthers may want to pair a GM and coach who has already worked together before. Matteo+MacDonald or Matteo+Monken from the Ravens Greenberg+Canales from the Buccaneers Frank Smith spent time with the Saints which Kai Harley was a part of the Saints during that time Dan Morgan and Dan Quinn worked together in Seattle and so did Ed Dobbs as well. it's just interesting about all the connections...

Any Harbaugh fans will love him because he is cut from that tree if we don't get Jim Harbaugh. I think he will pull some Harbaugh guys from the offensive side to help get this offense going.... Definitely one of my top 5 to become HC.

I tend to watch C3 and PNP a lot

Todd Monken is an interesting name, and a bit on the older side but has produce good offenses at Georgia and now with the Ravens.... Still prefer the other coordinator though, which is, Mike MacDonald

I'd laugh so hard if the Patriots go left field and hire Rivera as HC if Belichick is gone.

As someone who lives in GA and works with Falcon fans, I can tell you that they are rejoicing. Much like us, Atlanta has had their revolving door at QB and it proved costly yesterday with playoff implications on the line. So it was funny hearing a couple of my buddies say,"I can't believe I am saying this but GO PANTHERS! Beat the Bucs!"

Just a theory: What if Belichick comes in and keeps Evero on as DC, with the promise that Belichick is there for a transitioning period before handing the reigns over to Evero as HC? Belichick would then move to a GM/President role with the team to focus on transactions and getting the players in.

I mean, unless they a pull a Josh Rosen like trade...

Call me stubborn all you like but I am not giving up on a ROOKIE QB after one season... Said it from the beginning and will stay with it. Now if he is unsuccessful next season with a new coaching staff, my tone will change but if we suck, at least 2025 we will have a top pick and will go QB again

Not that I am advocating for either here (because I really don't want either coach), I would argue that Tepper would hire Belichick over Harbaugh for one glaring reason ..... Belichick has the Superbowl rings