More Coaching Changes (Steve Wilks)

[Mark S]

Steve Wilks promoted to assistant head coach

Via @Panthers Twitter- https://twitter.com/panthers/status/567394958555230210

[Nick_81]

He'll make a pretty damn good DC IMO.  Wonder why they went that route?

[Mr. Scot]

He'll make a pretty damn good DC IMO. Wonder why they went that route?

McDermott is still in place.

[Nick_81]

McDermott is still in place.

I understand that.  It was more just a comment, followed by a question that was unrelated to the comment.  I should have separated the sentences.

[Gin and Juice]

Probably a move to keep him in Charlotte a little while longer

[Jeremy Igo]

They probably suspect he will get a few looks as a DC next year, want to make the choice to leave a little more difficult.

[ed bell]

Keeping ducks in a row and preparing for the future no doubt. I'd say if our defense is top five this year the chances of McDermott leaving will start going way up

[Nick_81]

They probably suspect he will get a few looks as a DC next year, want to make the choice to leave a little more difficult.

Figures.  McDermott has been targeted the past 2 years for HC jobs as well.  May be wise to keep Wilks in the back pocket.

[chknwing]

Super......

[Nate Dogg]

I've never understood why coordinators are so quick to leave for head coach openings. You would think that if they're successful in a system with a good team they would want some longevity and job security. Aren't the majority of new hires failures?

[Mr. Scot]

Title change is a common tactic to keep a coach happy.

[pantherclaw]

I've never understood why coordinators are so quick to leave for head coach openings. You would think that if they're successful in a system with a good team they would want some longevity and job security. Aren't the majority of new hires failures?

coaches are competitive guys too.

They want their opportunity to build a winner too.

[KendrickPanther]

I've never understood why coordinators are so quick to leave for head coach openings. You would think that if they're successful in a system with a good team they would want some longevity and job security. Aren't the majority of new hires failures?

 

Head Coaching contracts are guaranteed money. They can make more on a rookie head coaching contract than 10 years of coordinating. On top of that there are only so many jobs out there. You hear about guys declining to interview with dysfunctional franchises all the time but ultimately you have to take risks.

 

I see your point. Why ruin your name by taking a job with the Browns or Raiders? But these guys all think highly of themselves and the money is good.

[Nate Dogg]

Head Coaching contracts are guaranteed money. They can make more on a rookie head coaching contract than 10 years of coordinating. On top of that there are only so many jobs out there. You hear about guys declining to interview with dysfunctional franchises all the time but ultimately you have to take risks.

 

I see your point. Why ruin your name by taking a job with the Browns or Raiders? But these guys all think highly of themselves and the money is good.

 

True, I've never really looked at the difference in pay. I just know if I was at that level I would only care about winning. And I think our organization is on the cusp of greatness for the next 5-10 years.