Who could Wilks call for help?

[Mr. Scot]

Suppose current OC Ben McAdoo continues to not be able to cut the mustard? Where could interim head coach Steve Wilks turn for help?

Obviously, you can't install a new offensive system in the middle of the season. That would leave Wilks searching for an on-staff replacement, with quarterback coach Sean Ryan likely being the only viable option.

But if Wilks we're to, say, reach out to someone who could come on board as a consultant to maybe call plays or assist in some other fashion, who would some of the options be?

Looking back at his history, the following names present themselves...

Norv Turner, Retired, Former Panthers OC

Turner and Wilks have worked together twice, first in San Diego then with Carolina. Norv would be readily available (as long as his wife agrees).

Jim Skipper, Retired, Former Panthers RB Coach

Skipper and Wilks we're on the Panthers staff together for a bit and he's been an OC before.

Freddie Kitchens, Senior Analyst, University of South Carolina

Kitchens has a consultant type role already at the college level. He and Wilkes were together in Cleveland along with OL Coach James Campen.

Rob Chudzinski, Special Assistant to the Head Coach,  Boston College

Another current college consultant, and an acquaintance of Wilks from their Charger days.

Todd Haley, Head Coach, Tampa Bay Bandits (USFL)

Haley was let go from the Browns and replaced with Kitchens. He's technically got a full-time job but this is his offseason.

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Not a great best, but not a terrible one either.

Mind you, there are other potentially better options but most of them are currently employed elsewhere in the NFL.

Can't say I really expect anything like this to happen, but there are options at least.

Edited October 11, 2022 by Mr. Scot

[LinvilleGorge]

I can't see anyone getting off their couch to try to salvage this offense.

[rdog157h]

Chud please! Best most fun Panthers OC ever!

[Martin]

I’m just waiting for Frank Reich to get fired, that would be a nice OC. But that won’t likely happen.

[Move the Panthers to Raleigh]

Let's hope he calls no one

[ickmule]

[chknwing]

he should just make posts on here, I am sure the huddle collective can help him out

/end sarcasm

[Aussie Tank]

Me need to ensure that No 1 pick 

[Jon Snow]

If it happens it would have to be someone familiar with McAdoos playbook or be able to take the same verbage to create something different in a few weeks. 

[Coreyl90]

I have a sneaky suspicion most of their offensive woes will be gone the second Baker plants his cheeks on the bench

[Waldo]

Yeash, just run the ball.

Not a great selling piont for Wilks as a long term answer either. 

[Silent Majority]

Chub for Chud, but Todd Haley is an intriguing consultant option 

[Jackie Lee]

Yeah it's Sean Ryan or McAdoo. Bakers been here like 3 months and still seems like he doesn't know all the plays being called, what's a random coordinator gonna do with the DooDoo playbook

[Mr. Scot]

48 minutes ago, jackson113 said:

Jeff Davison available somewhere too. Might have trouble drinking dt. Pepsi now, it's a Coke account.

Never worked with Wilks