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I like Wilks a lot, but I see no way that he can do an “incredible job” with what he has been handed. He still has to go with the playbooks we have, with the personnel decisions someone else made. Tepper will want a proven coach or a big NFL name this time.

Cam Newton wasn’t even the clear choice the year we drafted him. First round QB’s are a gamble, but you have a much better chance of finding your franchise guy in the draft over a QB in free agency or trade. We see how that has worked out since Cam for us

Idk they seem more focused actually. PJ said the energy at practice was “Elite”. I still believe we suck the rest of the year, but I have no doubt Wilks can get this team more motivated that the preacher Rhule. He should bring back the bats for the rest of the year

I agree. It’s refreshing to see him as our coach for the rest of the year. It seems like it has been a while since we had NFL level coaching going on. I could never take Rhule serious as a leader of men with his preacher style speeches.

This thread is the Goat. I am proud of you young one….you have made me proud.

Great post and it was very informative. It wouldn’t be a bad staff at all. With that being said…..I see a microscopic chance he can do anything with what he has been handed, to land a job. Tepper will want a big name, or a proven coach as his next hire. The Rhule failure was embarrassing to Tepper and he will not want to have this happen again, and he feels the pressure to have a winning program built.

No question. He was bad enough without an excuse.

In his Tuesday press conference, Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks said he’d provide an update on Baker Mayfield with the injury report that’s set to come out on Wednesday. But there’s been some reporting on Carolina’s starting quarterback and his high ankle sprain. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Mayfield got some more information to confirm there was no major damage to his ankle. Mayfield does not need surgery and as of now will not be placed on injured reserve, which means he could be back within four weeks. Pelissero adds that Mayfield will push to be back on the field as soon as possible, but a realistic timeline is anywhere from two-to-six weeks. P.J. Walker is the only healthy quarterback currently on the Panthers’ roster, which puts him in line to start. Carolina also has Jacob Eason on its practice squad. While Sam Darnold is on injured reserve and eligible to return, former head coach Matt Rhule said last week that Darnold will need some more time to get healthy from his high ankle sprain. Mayfield has completed 55 percent of his passes for 962 yards with four touchdowns and four interceptions so far this season. https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/10/11/report-baker-mayfield-will-avoid-ir-but-still-set-to-miss-time-with-high-ankle-sprain/

Tepper will want a more sure bet, and it wouldn’t surprise me to see him try to make a big splash like before but in the NFL coaching tree. It won’t be with a 7 year contract….but he will still throw around big money to get who he feels that he can give another rebuild to. Wilks would deserve serious consideration if he turns the team around, but realistically I don’t see it happening.

Who felt good after hearing this the first time:

That’s exactly who I thought when he mentioned it. He said he was keeping the player private….but you know DJ is frustrated. Look at what he has had to deal with at QB since he has been here

Steve Smith just mentioned he had players reach out to him asking what they should do as far as a career with the team. Listen here live: https://wfnz.com/listen-live/ I wonder what some of the players on the team really think. Also any post from former players?? Post what you have got here. General discussion wanted on what you think the players are saying/feeling about the move. We did have some players defending Rhule recently, and you wonder if they have faith in the direction of the team. Smitty compared it to the Clausen year when we didn’t have a lot of hope.

Wilks was tired of the college garbage and is getting ready to blitz every other play. I expect us to be hot garbage the rest of the year but I will at least be intrigued to see how he does moving forward.

You could trade anyone from this team and I would not be heartbroken over it.

It’s at least something to be happy about. He is emerging as an impact player on a team with very few.

It does not matter who he picks at OC, who he picks at QB, the results are the same. It’s Matt Rhule….and he is trying to micromanage people to fit his system. The system sucks, and he has had more than enough time/ability to select who he wants on the team. When you get worse results in year three it’s obviously to everyone involved who the issue is

Great video. I really enjoyed how much Steve opened up. I’m surprised he did an interview like this being that he still works for the team.