Rhule might equal Rhebuild

[Mr. Scot]

Word was Rhule wanted pretty significant control if he was hired. Obviously Tepper agreed to that.

And what's he known for?

Rebuilding bad programs from the ground up.

This definitely isn't a "win now" hire. It looks more like a "strap in for the long haul" type of choice. Tepper had expressed before the process even started that it might take "a period of losing" in order to create a perennial winner. He also acknowledged that it takes college coaches time to adjust to the NFL. Seeing as Rhule was given a seven year contract, it sounds like he's willing to give him significant time.

Basically, if you're expecting a quick turnaround, you might not wanna hold your breath.

[Panthercougar68]

I mean Tepper did acknowledge that it can take 5 years to be a consistent winner. 

[jfra78]

Quick turnaround all depends on whether Cam is healthy or not

[X-Clown on 1]

Given that 98% of our staff followed Rivera to Landover, MD, a culture rebuild was in the cards. Personally, I'm all for it and a bit excited that maybe, just maybe the Panthers will be a cutting edge team for a change.

[therealmjl]

He also said he wanted a suitor with a QB in place.

So...

[Ship]

Can someone help come up with a list of NFL players who were coached by Rhule at either Temple or Baylor and see if there are any free agents or guys worth getting? Makes me wonder how he’s gonna build the team/culture. Also curious how many guys panned out from his programs.

[Mol3m4n]

Riverboat Rhule

[Paa Langfart]

2 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Basically, if you're expecting a quick turnaround, you might not wanna hold your breath.

See ya Cam.

[Seltzer]

To quote our old buddy Foxy, it is what it is...

Or to quote early Ron.... it is what it is is no more...

Regardless, it is obvious a culture change was needed in the worst kind of way.

I have zero expectations for next season.

I am excited by the Rhule hire

I love the Panthers, and as much as I hate the idea of another 2010, I'm also a realist who objectively sees a roster with major holes.  

I would love to be able to compete without a rebuild next year, but I'm mentally prepared for that possibility.

[Mr. Scot]

6 minutes ago, Ship said:

Can someone help come up with a list of NFL players who were coached by Rhule at either Temple or Baylor and see if there are any free agents or guys worth getting? Makes me wonder how he’s gonna build the team/culture. Also curious how many guys panned out from his programs.

His Wikipedia page has a list.

The majority of them aren't names you'd easily recognize.

[CPF4LIFE]

ForRheal??

[mc52beast]

Big difference in re-building a college team vs an NFL team. College coaches who are good at recruiting can turn around a team in a couple years. Not so easy in the NFL where you have a cap and to some extent have to have a competent GM... 

[gmonjimbo]

Time will tell. What the Panthers desperately needed was a change in philosophy and culture. Go up by 14 points and play conservative football. Unprepared and sluggish after a bye. Passing out vet days like Oprah. Lack of accountability and tailoring our game plan to expose opponent weaknesses. I am all for getting rid of coaches and players that are unwilling to adapt. 

[DubE_4MR]

We'll see what he says in his presser. But I think Rhule's history of rebuilding programs was the quality that attracted Tepper the most. And the opportunity to build an NFL team the way he sees fit was a quality that attracted Matt Rhule.