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The problem with keeping Rivera . . .

BrianS

By BrianS,
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NanuqoftheNorth Grand Master

NanuqoftheNorth

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Chances are the Panthers offense next season will be pretty good as long as the team manages to find a credible backup for Cam.

A strong DC might like that sort of situation to showcase his talents for a HC job in 2020.

On the other hand, if things don't go well next season, a competent DC might be able to make a good case for replacing Ron in the driver's seat.

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2 hours ago, BrianS said:

Obviously, we need a DC.  However, it's obvious to anyone with eyes that Rivera's seat is going to start out warm next season, and he's in the last year of his contract.  What quality DC would want to come here under those circumstances?  Can we even get anyone better than Washington, given our situation?  Honestly, either Rivera needs to be out or he needs to be extended if we want to have any chance of recruiting quality coaches to supplement the staff.  This seems like a really tough situation when looked at as a whole.  We need a lot of help on the defensive coaching side, and a lame duck coach isn't likely to get the sort of help we need.

Thoughts?

 

two ways to look at it. 

DCs have done pretty well under Rivera branch of the tree.   So why wouldn't you want to come here if you are a young hot shot? 

an old good DC? Well...Ron might be gone soon...so you would have first foot in the door if he didn't make it. 

I mean we got Luke Kuechly.  That alone makes it attractive for a good DC. 

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Let’s back up a second.  Was Eric Washington demoted and we are truly looking for a DC, or is it just shuffling titles around on our existing staff and he’ll (Washington) will return as DC next year?  I don’t know that I’ve seen anything definitive.

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43 minutes ago, Chaos said:

Let’s back up a second.  Was Eric Washington demoted and we are truly looking for a DC, or is it just shuffling titles around on our existing staff and he’ll (Washington) will return as DC next year?  I don’t know that I’ve seen anything definitive.

Rivera wants a chance to make it through the season / return. No way Washington is DC again. Would hate to lose him on the D-Line if that's the case, but I can't see him calling Defensive Plays. If anything, he regressed as the season went on.

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57 minutes ago, bull123 said:

You guys are crazy...a DC job in our organization is a great gig and we can get a high quality guy 

Exactly. Some people make it sound like we are trying to get a college educated person to accept a backup dishwashing position at the local grease joint.

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