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Report: Rivera expected to keep job, continue calling defensive plays


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As for the Panthers, new owner David Tepper is expected to be patient. The team has already made a significant change, with Rivera taking over play-calling on defense. With one of the top play-callers in the NFL in charge of the unit now, Carolina's D impressed in a loss to the Saints. The roster should get younger and faster next year, as well, and with Rivera in charge of the defense it should only improve.

Similar to the Jaguars, ownership believes in the men in charge. 

In addition, the ailing shoulder of quarterback Cam Newton (who isn't expected to need surgery) dramatically affected their season. Newton's arm appeared to weaken as the games went on, and it hamstrung them. 

The other issue for the Panthers would be a similar one that the Ravens faced with coach John Harbaugh. If Rivera was available, he'd be either the top or in the top two of available head-coach candidates. All the more reasons for Carolina to hang on to their guy.

 

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4 minutes ago, juliosantos said:

This can't be right 

I dunno, I still kind of believe you. You seem very adamant and the fact you aren’t hiding after this report and still saying he will be fired, I sort of believe you but we will see.

Exactly how sure were you he was gone? Give me %. Are we talking 50/50 here, 80% sure, 90%, hell, 100%?

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