Reich New Head Coach

[Catsfan69]

8 minutes ago, falconcoach2006 said:

I find it interesting that so few people bring up what Steve Wilks inherited. He went 6-6 without any coaches of his choosing. The style of play that Wilks was criticized for was not just a product of a defensive coach's view of offense, but it was a reflection of the offensive talent on the Panthers. One proven wide receiver, a QB carousel, no CMC, and a conservative OC. The fact that he won 6 games with the limited offensive talent is a testimony to doing more with less.  I would have loved to see what Coach Wilks could have done if he had the opportunity to bring in his own staff.  I would love to have seen who he would have reached out to and hired as his OC and QB coach and to have a chance to help shape the roster. As for the two games some posters mentioned that sealed Coach Wilks fate, the Pittsburgh game was a "head scratcher".  However, Kansas City losing to Indy was a "head scratcher", Jacksonville beating Dallas at the time was a "head scratcher". It happens to best of teams and is more prone to happen to teams with a low margin of error, like the Panthers.  Remember, the Panthers were leading 20-10 in the 4th quarter at Tampa Bay, before Tom Brady went "Tom Brady" and hooked up with Mike Evans for critical touchdowns.  How many times has Brady done that to better teams than the Panthers?  Also, no Jaycee Horn or Dante Jackson and corners being manned by C. J. Henderson, Keith Taylor, a recently signed and much older Josh Norman and practice squad promotions.  Also, what about multiple Sam Darnold turnovers?  Didn't they also play a role in the defeat? I agree that Coach Wilks will be alright, but he did get a raw deal.  I really wonder even if he had won the NFC South, if he would have suffered the same fate.  One more thing, Eric Beineimy not even interviewed is a joke.  I hope Coach Wilks and the other coaches that filed the lawsuit against the NFL get a multi-million dollar settlement.  It is apparent that black coaches are held to a higher standard, given fewer opportunities, and given less time to prove themselves.  

He would have been so much better for us.

[WUnderhill]

1 hour ago, Cdparr7 said:

I think it will be week 1. 

2021- Darnold vs Jets week 1

2022- Mayfield vs Browns week 1

2023- Reich vs Colts week 1

I think the NFL does stuff like this to keep non conference games an interesting storyline early in the season. I think they also like doing it in the first few weeks while the person being with the previous team is still fresh on everyone’s mind. 

Dam Reich putting himself in as QB week 1 now that would be something to see.

[Mike in Raleigh]

[Jackie Lee]

Another thing I was just reminded of. Reich is probably the best HC in the NFC South right off the bat. Who he gets for OC and DC is obviously huge, but aside from not knowing who our QB is there should be no excuses to not expect to be in play off contention. Also what Brady decides to do is somewhat of a factor but he's obviously on the decline. Now that we got the vet offensive guy I'm open to trying to get Stroud, he showed an extra dimension to his game vs Georgia that he had kept bottled up all year. 

[Cdparr7]

27 minutes ago, WUnderhill said:

Dam Reich putting himself in as QB week 1 now that would be something to see.

Lol it’s meant to be individuals vs previous team. But you never know he might go full Burt Reynolds 

[ECHornet]

56 minutes ago, falconcoach2006 said:

I find it interesting that so few people bring up what Steve Wilks inherited. He went 6-6 without any coaches of his choosing. The style of play that Wilks was criticized for was not just a product of a defensive coach's view of offense, but it was a reflection of the offensive talent on the Panthers. One proven wide receiver, a QB carousel, no CMC, and a conservative OC. The fact that he won 6 games with the limited offensive talent is a testimony to doing more with less.  I would have loved to see what Coach Wilks could have done if he had the opportunity to bring in his own staff.  I would love to have seen who he would have reached out to and hired as his OC and QB coach and to have a chance to help shape the roster. As for the two games some posters mentioned that sealed Coach Wilks fate, the Pittsburgh game was a "head scratcher".  However, Kansas City losing to Indy was a "head scratcher", Jacksonville beating Dallas at the time was a "head scratcher". It happens to best of teams and is more prone to happen to teams with a low margin of error, like the Panthers.  Remember, the Panthers were leading 20-10 in the 4th quarter at Tampa Bay, before Tom Brady went "Tom Brady" and hooked up with Mike Evans for critical touchdowns.  How many times has Brady done that to better teams than the Panthers?  Also, no Jaycee Horn or Dante Jackson and corners being manned by C. J. Henderson, Keith Taylor, a recently signed and much older Josh Norman and practice squad promotions.  Also, what about multiple Sam Darnold turnovers?  Didn't they also play a role in the defeat? I agree that Coach Wilks will be alright, but he did get a raw deal.  I really wonder even if he had won the NFC South, if he would have suffered the same fate.  One more thing, Eric Beineimy not even interviewed is a joke.  I hope Coach Wilks and the other coaches that filed the lawsuit against the NFL get a multi-million dollar settlement.  It is apparent that black coaches are held to a higher standard, given fewer opportunities, and given less time to prove themselves.  

Please explain your thoughts on why Wilks didn’t receive a single HC interview with any other team than the Panthers. Guys like Ryans, Mayo, the Broncos DC all were interviewed elsewhere. Why not Wilks?

Edited January 27, 2023 by ECHornet

[methodtoll]

I wonder when Reich's introductory presser will be 

[Wolfcop]

3 minutes ago, methodtoll said:

I wonder when Reich's introductory presser will be 

Tuesday

[methodtoll]

7 minutes ago, Wolfcop said:

Tuesday

Really? When was that said? I must of missed it 

[Asaria]

5 hours ago, Shonuff said:

I can tell ya, it ain’t gonna work unless Cam comes through that door. This dude is trash 

Awww poor Wilks fan is mad that his butt buddy didn't get the job.

It's ok, just close your eyes when Reich goes for it on 4th and 1 at Midfield instead of punting, I know it will be very traumatizing for you otherwise.

[Dex]

Relieved we passed on Wilks. But why are we going for a retread?

[pww42]

I’m excited, and hopeful. He wasn’t my 1st choice but overall I think it will be good.

I do think we have a good coach. As one mentioned, probably the best Coach  in our conference. 
 

[JPPT1974]

Hopefully that you all will give him a chance. As hope he is a good fit!

[mccjeff]

Great hire. Look forward to seeing how far the Panthers can go. Keep pounding!