Leaky_Faucet

He’s safe for at least another year. Maybe a 3rd if he shows some progression. Biggest thing is he won’t be new HC and GMs “guy”. I will be interested to see if the new folks keep Dalton behind him, sign a a younger borderline starter than Andy, or draft a guy at 33. What they do at back up QB will determine the confidence level.

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Faucet told you all.

Yes. I have heard nothing about him not being interested in Harbaugh this year. Last year Harbaugh called multiple times and they talked about the job but NEITHER was interested in going forward with an interview. It sounds like somebody just found out that happened and it’s being perceived as this year. I doubt Tepper or the search firm he handed the keys to have even spoke to Harbaugh or talked amongst themselves regarding Harbaugh this early in the process. That’s now how these things work. EDIT: and I’m not saying I’ve heard that he will be interested in JH. I’m just saying for those rumors to come out like that is bs. It’s way too early in the process and it’s the same thing as draft season where there is a new rumor each day. Everything I have been told points towards him wanting somebody he can hand responsibilities to. Whether it’s a coach/GM type or a really strong GM personality and young Head Coach.

No clue where this Harbaugh nonsense is coming from. The feeling I actually get from folks I talk to is the same it was a month ago. I think he is going to get a Belichick/Harbaugh type and put Scott in a closet somewhere with no roster control. Perhaps a false promotion. I mean from what I’ve heard it sounds like he’s ready to hand the keys over. The whole drink fiasco demonstrates his frustration with the situation among other things. Bad owner? Yes. Bad at making football decisions? Yes. Impatient? Yes. Idiot? No.

Honestly this is the impression I get from folks I talk to. He’s probably not going anywhere but his job description might. Then again SF may see it as an out and jump ship if the work environment is that bad.

Somebody on here recommended it a while back, but I would do something like what Jacksonville did when they spoiled the Colts. Everyone should dress up as clowns when they attend the game.

I read somewhere that 20-22 games is the typical window where most modern coaches know what they have in a QB. That lines up with about Week 6 or so next season. If Bryce hasn’t shown any progression by then with a new offense, scheme, and some type of weapons then it’s pretty obvious what 2025’s 1st Rounder will be used for. As others have said, his physical toolbox is the problem. I watched him throw a duck today that looked like it was tipped until the announcer went back and pointed out how terrible of a throw it was. He doesn’t have the arm strength for the zip and or the height for the field vision.

Don’t have any evidence but I think he has/will hire Thomas Dimitroff’s outfit SumerSports. Heard a ton of people hint at it and it has a strong foundation around analytics.

Yeah college football is way more popular down that way.

I understand everyone’s right to privacy. However, if you are just going to appear and make decisions for 1 of only 32 NFL teams in the world, people are going to want to know your background and qualifications. You could argue that even some of the Mark Davis’ who inherited it still grew up in it and watched their family operate it. Others, made their marks in business and showed their acumen there. To just be married to the owner with no clear background and making key decisions in a multi-billion dollar company is staggering.

A lot of those in the G-SP area have turned to the Falcons the past few years and a lot of those in the Low Country follow Florida teams.

I’m surprised none of you all organized what Jacksonville did a few years ago and wore clown costumes to a home game en masse.

I always thought the plan was for Jon to buy out Mark and then after JR had the heart attack, Mark pitched a fit over the idea, then Jon died- so JR changed plans.

Oh I wouldn’t doubt it. Matt revealed the same thing a few weeks before he was fired I think, or maybe the year before- I can’t remember. I kinda felt like Reich dropped a lot of passive aggressive jabs in his pressers.

Anyone who would do what was described in that article will not be trusted by a new HC. Is hard to say how much Rhule was actually responsible for with a guy like that who goes behind people’s backs. I’m sure MR had his fair share but I’m sure Scott was able to hide a few of his sins in MR’s name.

Keep in mind that Tepper interviewed McCarthy twice in 2020 when he wasn’t with a team and nobody knew it until way later. Harbaugh also called Tepper multiple times last year to discuss the role. Might be one of those “fancy running into you at my office” type meetings. Probably not but fun to imagine.

Yeah from what has reported, people are just scared to go against Dave. Dave says he likes Bryce and magically everyone else likes Bryce. Dave says he likes Reich, so does everyone else. Dave says run more RPO (and he’s probably right) Frank says his offense doesn’t have RPO- Tepper fires him. Cycle continues.

Apologies, I meant Scott. The previous may be the best option though.

I haven’t heard anything, but just my general knowledge of the team and how the org likes to operate- I think it depends on the GM. If Tepper keeps Scott, I think he goes and gets one of the 2nd tier OCs. He won’t be able to lure either Johnson but may convince Moore, Kafka, or Frank Smith. Moore and Kafka both interviewed last year. If Tepper is let go, he may go get a stronger HC who wants roster control. Maybe not a HC/GM combination but somebody with a heavy hand in personnel like Harbaugh or Belichick. Remember Harbaugh reportedly called Tepper multiple times to discuss the role last year but never interviewed.

Interesting on Thomas Dimitroff. He had some success in Atlanta. Sumersports is the company he started, it’s an analytics based scouting firm so that may catch Tepper’s eye. He also has connections to NE, hence Belichick. Personally, I still think Tepper is going to go after a HC/GM type and potentially keep Morgan and Samir to support that. However, two guys I would watch other than Peters (who will have his fair share of options) are: Andy Weidl, Asst GM- PIT Mike Borgonzi, Asst GM- KC

Not that I think he will, but considering he will be a brand new 37 year old HC, what happens in your scenario if he turns out like Arthur Smith or Nathaniel Hackett? Now, I don’t think he will. I think he will be a very good HC for somebody next season. But there are a few reasons why I don’t think this is the best fit for him or your Panthers. 1- He doesn’t have experience developing QBs. Goff already spent quite a bit of time with McVay, O’Connell, and Taylor before he met up with Johnson. 2- Johnson doesn’t really run the type of offense that Bryce is going to be best suited for. Now, a young innovative mind like Johnson will be able to implement a scheme that wil- but will he want to do that? 3- He is going to have quite a few options to pick from. These options are going to have more talent, resources, and likely better owners. Bringing him “home” isn’t much of a play, he doesn’t seem to have cared about living in Detroit and Miami the last few years. I think your Panthers need a Harbaugh or Belichick type for a little while. Somebody that can build some type of culture and foundation, even if it means some 7-8 win seasons for a few years and then you guys go get your “Ben Johnson” I think Johnson is a no-brainer to go somewhere like Washington or Seattle (if Pete retires) since there are so many key pieces already in play and a fair amount of resources to use.

Belichick himself doubtful but Belichick type, I wouldn’t dismiss.

I wouldn’t be surprised. What I seen in that press conference yesterday was a man who mentally was like “yeah, you were all right, I’m going to fix it- do we really need to talk about it?” I think he felt defeated and was trying to be professional by having the press conference but he was just deflecting his way through it to make it as least embarrassing as he could. I am not going to be surprised one bit if he brings in a HC/GM type or a “President” to run the day to day so he can pull himself somewhat out of the accountability realm and play charity hero instead of football villain.