Steve Wilks refutes the media's perception that the Panthers "tried to tank this year"

[Saca312]

This is certainly an interesting statement. Whether intentional or unintentional, could be some implications that come along this:

Now, it would be no surprise if the Panthers tried tanking behind the scenes. That much is obvious as to why they'd do that. But it is interesting that Wilks made a public statement like this...

What say you?

[ForJimmy]

I would like to see where he said this. If we wanted to tank we would have kept Rhule or promoted McAdoo. Tepper wants to win.

[rmoneyg35]

I wish he did tank.

[YourLastThought]

1 minute ago, Saca312 said:

This is certainly an interesting statement. Whether intentional or unintentional, could be some implications that come along this:

Now, it would be no surprise if the Panthers tried tanking behind the scenes. That much is obvious as to why they'd do that. But it is interesting that Wilks made a public statement like this...

What say you?

I say he crazy. If they were trying to tank, damn sure don't tell anyone and keep that hidden in house. I'm happy they arent trying to tank though so I can see some fans on here get angry after every win since they insist the only successful QB will be one picked 1st or 2nd overall.

[Tbe]

He was referring to what the media was saying.

[SmokinwithWilly]

Keeping Rhule as HC could be considered tanking. 

[Panthering]

Just now, Tbe said:

He was referring to what the media was saying.

This. Very obvious when listening/watching how he said it. 

[mav1234]

I do not believe that tweet is accurate, I think he was referring to perceptions around the team.

[45catfan]

3 minutes ago, Saca312 said:

This is certainly an interesting statement. Whether intentional or unintentional, could be some implications that come along this:

Now, it would be no surprise if the Panthers tried tanking behind the scenes. That much is obvious as to why they'd do that. But it is interesting that Wilks made a public statement like this...

What say you?

If he's talking about the organization, I think he just took himself out of the HC conversation for next year.  However, he was probably referring to some fans and media.

[PNW_PantherMan]

They tried to write him off but he didn't write back.

[Randolph Panther]

Yea I would like to see the entire context of when he said this. I can’t believe he would just come out and say this 

[Saca312]

4 minutes ago, Tbe said:

He was referring to what the media was saying.

Thanks for the context. That makes much more sense.

[MillionDollarCam]

Media members try so hard to be first that they don’t bother listening to what was actually said, Will should invest in some hearing aids or at least learn to be more attentive.

[poundaway]

Wilks is right.  They did try to tank.  They got rid our best player and chose the only former HC who had successfully tanked before.    It should have been clear when Tampa fell apart this season that we were going to need to part with more players to truly tank.  Fit chose not to, so here we are.

Speaking out of school on this is not going to help Wilks win the HC job tho.  Fit and Tepper aren't going to appreciate it.  Wilks has to make the playoffs now to keep the job.  If he came close, they might have given him the benefit of the doubt, that's not happening now.