Leaky_Faucet

Panthers offensive staff agreed to kick the tires on Carr. Possibly this week but it will likely be the week after the combine. (Since most of the staff will be observing the workouts in Indianapolis next week). Other free agent names that came out of the meeting was Daniel Jones and Jacoby Brissett. Brissett spent time with Reich in Indianapolis. Panthers FO thinks the reported high salary demand by Jones reported is a move to get out of NY and he is highly regarded by Jim Caldwell. No clear consensus from the group on whether to draft or go free agent route. There are guys they like in both directions. Things should be clearer after next week.

Kenn did recently accept a VP role with a company, so for those hoping that route it’s unlikely but still a possibility.

No, but these usually fly under the radar, will probably be announced this week. Joe Kenn still has a relationship with quite a few people in the building. A name to watch is Reich’s guy from Indianapolis. His name is Richard Howell, he is from Bladen, NC. Ted Rath is an interesting name as well. He worked under Jim Caldwell. He is the VP of Player Performance for the Eagles right now. I doubt he would take a demotion but maybe if the money is right or somebody out of his tree. He was in some legal trouble a few years ago but is highly regarded around the league.

Nick Jones is another name that interviewed still 1-2 more people that interviewed for the role.

I’m almost certain they have spoke, but I haven’t heard anything about either.

FO has interest, wants buy in/collaboration from Reich’s team. You don’t sign a guy that the staff doesn’t agree on, supposedly that’s the situation FR just came from. Reich’s team hasn’t even sat down together yet. NFL moves more like the DMV than McDonalds. I imagine there are other staffs being assembled that will want to talk to him as well. Hence why Carr wants to explore his options with these teams and NY wants deal done yesterday. What you’re referring to about Fitt is GM speak. Nobody knows what his plan is except him and his team. He isn’t going to broadcast it to the media and lose leverage with other GMs. Patience everybody.

The only name I know of from the 3-4 to interview is Klayton Adams who was hired by AZ yesterday. They wanted Heiden but didn’t pan out. There was discussion after hiring Brown about having a TE coach at all. Brian Bratton and Tyler Boyles have been in contact as well about positions on the staff but none have been offered anything (yet) that I’m aware of.

His staff hasn’t even met yet, and a fair portion of them are getting set up in their office today. Jets meeting with Carr went well as I said yesterday and as reported above. Carr’s team wants to sit down with everyone. Carolina’s FO has interest in talking to him but there’s no point in doing it until Frank’s team can come together and discuss if they have interest.

It’s believe it’s more due to a fear of not getting one in April.

It’s hard to say, I don’t think they have a clear plan yet, the staff is still coming through the door and getting their login credentials and work spaces. The answer to that is locked away in Scott’s brain somewhere. But, I don’t think you put money on Carr and use a 1st round pick on a rookie. That would be more of move if you signed Tannehill or Darnold (that is only my opinion).

Yes

Important to add. Steve Heiden was the primary candidate for this role pitched to FO but he went to Detroit.

A lot of you are going to be surprised at which #7 is the favorite.

There are people not on coaching staff in CLT that want him back as DL asst. Will be interesting to see if that happens.

FO likes Carr. They didn't originally plan to meet this week, they wanted to wait until after combine, but they may reach out sooner now. Rumors are that NYJ is trigger happy, although DC wants to take his time NY wants a deal done soon.

2 TE coaches interviewed today. 1 on Friday. Decision soon.