Tepper was "very frustrated" losing to Falcons

[Jeremy Igo]

From CBSsports.com

 

Tepper was very frustrated by last week's loss to Atlanta, a team who entered the game with just two wins, the sources said, which was obvious post-game. He held an impromptu session with the local media midweek, and though he declined to address the future of Rivera or general manager Marty Hurney during the briefing, the fact he held the briefing at all left some in the organization wondering if it was a precursor to changes.

Rivera has one year left on his deal and would be heavily sought after if the Panthers were to go in a different direction. Tepper may not be inclined to offer the kind of extension Rivera's cumulative record with the Panthers suggests he is worth, and the owner may lean toward a more analytical, offensive-minded head coach, according to some who know him.

Furthermore, Tepper has been unsure of whether quarterback Cam Newton would merit another massive contract extension since purchasing the team, and Newton has been hurt most of the last two years and also entering his final contract year in 2020. Tepper confirmed that all options are open for Newton in 2020, with several executives from other teams believing a trade is looming after the season.

Panthers brass always knew that 2019 was likely to be a defining year for them, given Tepper's eventual desire to become more hands-on with the football side of the operation after focusing on the business side in his first year at the helm. Sitting at 5-5 and currently on the outside of the NFC playoff picture with a challenging schedule looming, the import of these finals games is lost on no one.

 

 

I honestly think a blowout today means Rivera is fired. 40-10 or so would do it. 

 

[SgtJoo]

So are we rooting for a blowout then? 

[raz]

i can't root for that and i'm not wanting him gone mid-season but if that's what happens i will celebrate

[Jeremy Igo]

The safe thinking is that Tepper won't make a rash decision and fire Rivera mid season.

 

However, the stink of this season could very well bleed into next given the amount of complacency and acceptance of embarrassing losses continues.

[electro's horse]

[WarPanthers89]

No way Hurney and Rivera are back next year. 3 out of 9 winning seasons with prime Cam and Luke as a building block for your team is a disgrace. 

[BIGH2001]

About this “overall record” 76-61-1 with a 15-1 season.  Otherwise he’s a 500 coach.

[Squirrel]

I can see Rivera being fired and Scott Turner given the reins as a tryout.  

[Billy Love]

4 minutes ago, Squirrel said:

I can see Rivera being fired and Scott Turner given the reins as a tryout.  

I’m in

[Ja Rhule]

I think Rivera checked out.  Watching him coach, he just does not care.  I almost feel like he’s ready to bounce as well.  I think this divorce will be mutual.

[beastson]

23 minutes ago, WarPanthers89 said:

No way Hurney and Rivera are back next year. 3 out of 9 winning seasons with prime Cam and Luke as a building block for your team is a disgrace. 

Its frustrating they tied Ron and Cam together. They never fit together. Pure stupidity. 

[kungfoodude]

Here's an even more interesting question, how much of a rally would Rivera and the Panthers have to stage for Tepper not to burn it all down? Winning record? Playoffs? Playoff win? 

[electro's horse]

4 minutes ago, beastson said:

Its frustrating they tied Ron and Cam together. They never fit together. Pure stupidity. 

Well, they tied Cam and Chudzinski together.

Then through political machinations Ron just kinda hung on and took over the team. 

[Panthera onca]

He wasn’t the only one. I can’t remember the last time this team played with real fire, emotion, and intensity. They are just going through the motions. It’s a total poo show.