Panthers giving Ron Ron a two year extension

[TheSpecialJuan]

great news !

[NanuqoftheNorth]

Head Coaches in the NFL aren't typically allowed to go into the last year of their contract unless they're on the hotseat.  When that happens it creates a lot of uncertainty in the minds of the coaching staff and players and distracts from the task at hand, winning games.

Extending Ron Rivera at this point is simply a good business decision, especially considering all the other turmoil this organization is currently dealing with.

[Mr. Scot]

30 minutes ago, NanuqoftheNorth said:

Gettleman didn't fit the Mom and Pop culture JR favored. 

Once DG balanced the books, his no nonsense, business like approach to player contracts apparently became intolerable to JR.

What was most upsetting was bringing back the village idiot to replace Gettleman.  It simply demonstrated how mentally unmoored JR had become as an owner.

Yep.

Admittedly I do wonder where the problem with the African American scout fit into all this.

[Mr. Scot]

7 minutes ago, Paa Langfart said:

I think it is just as likely that they are already in the pipeline as not. Can you prove me wrong ?

Any actual evidence other than just conspiracy theories?

The actual process of bidding for the team is likely to be fairly public. 

[NanuqoftheNorth]

As I recall JR released an official statement announcing the sale of the team.  In that statement he indicated the process of finding a buyer for the team would not begin until the Panthers current season had ended.

There is no evidence that I'm aware of that would indicate anyone other than Marty Hurney and perhaps JR were involved in this process.

The onus is on anyone claiming otherwise to provide evidence for their beliefs.

[jimfear]

Possible that Richardson/Becker/Hurney wanted to avoid a similar situation to John Fox's lame duck year. I don't think the extension is a big deal, but I do wish Rivera would take a critical look at his staff and consider some upgrades.

[Mr. Scot]

1 minute ago, NanuqoftheNorth said:

As I recall JR released an official statement announcing the sale of the team.  In that statement he indicated the process of finding a buyer for the team would not being until the Panthers current season had ended.

There is no evidence that I'm aware of that would indicate anyone other than Marty Hurney and perhaps JR were involved in this process.

The onus is on anyone claiming otherwise to provide evidence for their beliefs.

You said "onus"

Oh, wait...

But yeah, conspiracy theories and evidence. Ya know...

[Paa Langfart]

1 hour ago, Mr. Scot said:

Any actual evidence other than just conspiracy theories?

The actual process of bidding for the team is likely to be fairly public. 

Conspiracy theories ?  Really?  Its a conspiracy theory to think that the new owner may be one of the people that already holds part ownership of the team?  Or that JR might decide to sell to someone he wants to sell to although they may not be the highest bidder?  Is there some reason JR would be forced to take the highest bid?  Is there some reason the public would have to be informed who was bidding what? Jr is a business man, but I also think he is an emotional guy and may sell on gut instinct and feelings as much as who gives him the most money.  He knows he has already screwed up his legacy with the sexual allegations so he may try to restore some of that by making sure the team goes to someone who wont screw over the Carolinas.

[Mr. Scot]

4 minutes ago, Paa Langfart said:

Conspiracy theories ?  Really?  Its a conspiracy theory to think that the new owner may be one of the people that already holds part ownership of the team?  Or that JR might decide to sell to someone he wants to sell to although they may not be the highest bidder?  Is there some reason JR would be forced to take the highest bid?  Is there some reason the public would have to be informed who was bidding what? Jr is a business man, but I also think he is an emotional guy and may sell on gut instinct and feelings as much as who gives him the most money.  He knows he has already screwed up his legacy with the sexual allegations so he may try to restore some of that by making sure the team goes to someone who wont screw over the Carolinas.

The rest of the league has to approve the sale.

And the sale process is handled by an outside law firm (two, in fact).  Lots of legal hoops to jump though.

Most sales are reported on publicly.  Doubt this one will be any different.

[MCC]

The grass isn't always greener.  The head coach candidates suck this year and there may be about 13 or so openings. 

[Davidson Deac II]

48 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Any actual evidence other than just conspiracy theories?

The actual process of bidding for the team is likely to be fairly public. 

If he was doing so, it wouldn't be a conspiracy.  Conspiracies usually exist to cover up some illegal or immoral activity.  There is nothing about this that would be illegal or immoral.  This is not a publicly traded company that has to follow SEC rules.  He can decide to sell the team to whomever he wants, as long as the NFL approves and he follows state and federal law.  And to my knowledge, there is no law against Richardson having private discussions with friends or associates about whom he will sell the team to.  

[jimfear]

2 minutes ago, bull123 said:

Fox ended up being a no class bum with the way he handled his last year

coach Ron is a much more high character guy 

this was a really good move

I agree 100% on Fox. I lost a lot of respect for him with the way that season played out. I think he pulled a similar act in Chicago this year.

[NanuqoftheNorth]

12 minutes ago, jimfear said:

I agree 100% on Fox. I lost a lot of respect for him with the way that season played out. I think he pulled a similar act in Chicago this year.

Fox is a perfect example of what a coach is capable of doing when they are part of a well run organization. 

At Carolina, Fox flashed a few times, never consistent, but he went on to coach the Broncos and had a pretty good run.  Even so, the Denver organization thought they could do better still without him and did so by winning the Super Bowl the next year.

Bottom Line:  Carolina lacks the confidence that they can do better than Rivera and are willing to accept a coach that has more losing seasons than winning ones. 

[Paa Langfart]

2 hours ago, Mr. Scot said:

The rest of the league has to approve the sale.

And the sale process is handled by an outside law firm (two, in fact).  Lots of legal hoops to jump though.

Most sales are reported on publicly.  Doubt this one will be any different.

Except for your last two sentences you did not address any of my questions.  But what ever.  You have your ideas about what is happening behind the scenes and I have mine. Time will tell which of us guessed better.