today's presser: still waiting on Peanut's MRI results

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If Tillman is out, do we bring up Dowling?

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Max Henson ‏@PanthersMax  3m3 minutes ago

Rivera mentioned how impressed he is with rookie LB Shaq Thompson again. He's somewhat quietly shown signs of a dynamic LB talent.

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Bryan Strickland ‏@PanthersBryan  31s31 seconds ago

Rivera points out that all three possible opponents are repeat opponents. Even though don't yet know which one, that should help with prep.

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Joe Person ‏@josephperson  20s21 seconds ago

Ron Rivera says key with Jonathan Stewart will be his conditioning.

[Kakarot]

Not too confident about Tillman. I think his body has given up on him for the year, and he's done. I liked what I saw from McClain yesterday, and think we'll be fine with him. The offense just needs to keep scoring 30+, which surprisingly, I think they can do. 

[Bartin]

7 minutes ago, Cam El said:

If Tillman is out, do we bring up Dowling?

Probably would be Lou Young

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Bryan Strickland ‏@PanthersBryan  4m4 minutes ago

Rivera pleased with how defensive ends played in finale, including against a dangerous Tampa Bay rushing attack.

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Bryan Strickland ‏@PanthersBryan  5m5 minutes ago

Rivera thankful for being given time to grow as a head coach and thankful for support system around him.

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Max Henson ‏@PanthersMax  6m6 minutes ago

Rivera on coordinators' job opportunities: "I want to be fair to them. I'd be thrilled for them if somebody does call."

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Joe Person ‏@josephperson  8m8 minutes ago

Ron Rivera wants to be fair to his asst coaches who might have HC opportunities. He was in their position. Has confidence they can balance.

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Bryan Strickland ‏@PanthersBryan  10m10 minutes ago

Rivera feels good about having Stewart "ready to roll" next week but also thrilled with what Artis-Payne has shown.

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Joe Person ‏@josephperson  2m2 minutes ago

Stadium workers have begun re-sodding middle section of BoA a third time this season. Ron Rivera thought field yesterday held up OK.

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Joe Person ‏@josephperson  4m4 minutes ago

Ron Rivera says he hasn't yet talked to his assistants about making sure jobs they interview for are a "true fit."

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Joe Person ‏@josephperson  1m1 minute ago

Sean McDermott says he'll interview this week if he get opportunities.