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New Coach Thread 2: Electric Boogaloo

Ricky Spanish

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10 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Maybe...

Kaye thinks if Steichen isn't the primary target, the Panthers could wrap things up within the week.

I think unless Steichen pulls out of the search, this thing goes to at least next week because we can't do a second interview with him until next Monday at the earliest.

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Just now, UNCrules2187 said:

I think unless Steichen pulls out of the search, this thing goes to at least next week because we can't do a second interview with him until next Monday at the earliest.

That's pretty much what Kaye expects, barring they don't decide they like someone else better.

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7 minutes ago, Proudiddy said:

Wow this is really taking a long time.

We're able to hire all but 2 right now.  Seems to be we're holding out for someone...my wildcard is Ryans comes back into the equation or we are simply gunning for Shane.

One of the two.  And if they don't work out, I think we're looking at Reich or Wilks.  

Most of this field just isn't smelling passing the smell test

Payton - NOPE

Moore - NOPE

Dorsey - NOPE

Kafka - NOPE

Caldwell - NOPE

Evero - NOPE (longshot?)

 

 

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30 minutes ago, t96 said:

If this happens and we're out on Payton then I say give Wilks 1 year with an extremely short leash. If we don't make the playoffs with at least 10 wins and maybe even with that if we don't win a playoff game, see what options are out there next offseason. Not a fan of the other OCs or Reich. Tepper really should've just taken a shot on Harbaugh. Proven guy like SP but arguably better, without having to give up any draft picks to the Aints. Oh well, it ain't happening.

Wilks will never sign a one-year contract and the Panthers would never foolishly offer him that. It will be Arizona all over again - a PR nightmare a deterrent for any future hires and sends the wrong message to the team and the fans. He’ll get the standard 3-4 years if offered the job and that’s fair. Give the man a chance to succeed. 

And Harbaugh was never coming here. There’s no reason to believe he was ever leaving Michigan. Let’s move on.
 

 

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Just now, Bear Hands said:

We're able to hire all but 2 right now.  Seems to be we're holding out for someone...my wildcard is Ryans comes back into the equation or we are simply gunning for Shane.

One of the two.  And if they don't work out, I think we're looking at Reich or Wilks.  

Most of this field just isn't smelling passing the smell test

Payton - NOPE

Moore - NOPE

Dorsey - NOPE

Kafka - NOPE

Caldwell - NOPE

Evero - NOPE (longshot?)

 

 

We're not doing any more initial interviews if you believe the team so Ryans isn't an option:

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CHARLOTTE — The Panthers added another name to the interview list Tuesday when Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore became the ninth to meet with the team about the head coaching job.

That follows a busy few days, as they interviewed former Saints head coach Sean Payton on Monday, Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka on Sunday, and Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey on Saturday.

They had previously interviewed Broncos defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen, former Colts head coach Frank Reich, interim head coach Steve Wilks, and started the process with former Colts and Lions coach Jim Caldwell.

That concludes the first round of interviews, and the team plans to conduct a second round before making a decision.

 

https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-head-coach-interview-tracker-2023-candidates

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5 minutes ago, Byrdman4real said:

Two years should be the max for Wilks, until he can prove more. 

Tepper: OK,  Wilks, we could not find anyone we really liked (who would come here) so we  are giving you 1 (or 2 years) because we are hoping that someone we like better will be available later on.

Wilkes: No thank you.

How are you going to attract good assistant coaches or even free agents in a situation like that even if he did accept?

Not a good plan.

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6 minutes ago, ladypanther said:

Tepper: OK,  Wilks, we could not find anyone we really liked (who would come here) so we  are giving you 1 (or 2 years) because we are hoping that someone we like better will be available later on.

Wilkes: No thank you.

How are you going to attract good assistant coaches or even free agents in a situation like that even if he did accept?

Not a good plan.

Wilks isn't attracting good assistant coaches in the first place. 

Here's an alternative:

Tepper: Wilks, I don't think we're going to hire you because you punted the ball twice at midfield on 4th and 1 in a must-win game.

Wilks: Ok.

Tepper: Best of luck.

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A 2 year deal is more than fair for Steve Wilks.

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1 minute ago, therealmjl said:

Wilks isn't attracting good assistant coaches in the first place. 

Here's an alternative:

Tepper: Wilks, I don't think we're going to hire you.

Wilks: Ok.

Tepper: Best of luck.

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A 2 year deal is more than fair for Steve Wilks.

Giving a minority candidate less than a standard coaching deal?

I'm guessing the lawyers for Wilks and Brian Flores would probably have something to say about that.

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