Rivera worried about team's "mental health"

[Snake]

This is were a head coach makes his money. If he can pull this group together then keep him, if not it's time to fire his ass. 

[countryboi]

Im worried about my mental health watching these guys mail it in every week. 

[top dawg]

35 minutes ago, panthers55 said:

I think it was clear at Seattle that the players had mailed it in and given up. I would play whoever wants to give maximum effort whether they were a starter or not. That might wake a few guys up who are going through the motions.

I suggested this same thing a few weeks ago with the receivers. Time to call some guys up and see what they can do. But honestly---and I know that you won't necessarily agree with this---I don't know that it really matters on the offensive side of the ball with Shula at the helm, or just in general because it's so late in the season. 

[Chaos]

[panthers55]

1 minute ago, top dawg said:

I suggested this same thing a few weeks ago with the receivers. Time to call some guys up and see what they can do. But honestly---and I know that you won't necessarily agree with this---I don't know that it really matters on the offensive side of the ball with Shula at the helm, or just in general because it's so late in the season. 

I think it should be play whoever wants it on both side of the ball. And you are right I don't think firing Shula will change anything. We had the best offense last year and it dropped off this year due to a poor O line and injuries. Playcalling isn't close to the true problem. Just like the defensive line isn't the.problem on defense. It is a terrible secondary which is so bad Bradbury gets lauded for allowing everyone to catch the ball while he stays 10 yards off the receiver. He hasn't given up big passes someone says... Because he gives up plenty of small ones.

[truthjuice]

9 minutes ago, Snake said:

This is were a head coach makes his money. If he can pull this group together then keep him, if not it's time to fire his ass. 

He can't. If he could, this wouldn't even have gotten to this point. 

[Mr. Scot]

Meanwhile, the team is worried about Rivera's mental ability to manage a game.

[bigskypanthersguy]

3 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Meanwhile, the team is worried about Rivera's mental ability to manage a game.

I'd be impressed if he showed improvement at talent evaluation, let alone game or clock management.

[Mr. Scot]

Just now, bigskypanthersguy said:

I'd be impressed if he showed improvement at talent evaluation, let alone game or clock management.

I'd be impressed.

Much as I hate to say it, I'd also be surprised.

Rivera is a brilliant football mind and a legitimate defensive guru. He just doesn't have the skill set needed to be a successful head coach right now.

Shame, because he's such a great guy.

[truthjuice]

18 minutes ago, Chaos said:

LMAO

[top dawg]

With things as they are now with too many injuries and not enough depth, and sketchy play calling and play makers on the offensive side of the ball, I have big doubts that Billy B could hold this poo together. Rivera deserves some blame, but not the lion's share.

[OriginalPantherDan]

Ron's coaching is lazier than that eye of his. It's effectively over for him here, even if he hangs around another year. 

[a girl is no one]

If Ron is truly concerned about the mental well being of his players, this is when the team and the fanbase get to see what he's really made of. A true head coach will rally his troops and get them to the finish line still swinging (even if the season is shot to hell). Just another guy who happens to be in a head coaching position will treat everything like business as usual and shirk the blame to other things. So, which guy is the coach of the Carolina Panthers?

[Steve_Smith_Sr.]

He should worry about the mental health of this forum!!!