Thank You Coach Wilks!

[countryboi]

I wish him only the best and much much better than this organization and fanbase. 

[Khyber53]

He earned so much respect from the players and fans this year. What a turnaround he orchestrated. 

He's one helluva coach and I'd have loved to see him stay here. I kind of hope Reich makes a DC offer to him.

Still, as much as anything, Coach Wilks reminded this franchise what the Panthers are supposed to be. He gave us back our grit.

 

[Sgt Schultz]

Wilks was able to sweep up the ashes left behind by the Process in a matter of weeks.  He turned what I thought would be a 3 or 4 win season that was impossible to watch into a respectable season with some bright spots and hope along the way. 

If nothing else, he left the team in a far better situation than it was when he got his hands on it. 

He probably deserves the nickname Dirty Steve.  Just like Dirty Harry, he gets dirty job that comes along.  First Arizona, then following Rhule here.  If he is patient, he may be in Indy following Saturday after about week 11 next year. 

[Prowler2k18]

To borrow a phrase I learned in Jamaica, “ much respect, Coach Wilks!” You brought this team back from the dead and helped us find our identity again. You gave a reason to watch and cheer for the Panthers again, and for that we are truly grateful. 
 

Best wishes for wherever your career takes you sir.

[fjblair]

Prefer him over Reich. 

[philit99]

Looks like Wilks’ legal team has things to say publicly to the Panthers organization because he did not get the job. The discrimination lawsuit just got more ammo.

[GuessWhosBack]

You got to live out a dream of coaching the Panthers...and made us relevant again.

 

Keep Pounding and I hope God bless you with a team that knows your worth.

 

Tepper will regret this decision, mark my words.

....for the record...Reich going lose more games than Rhule...

 

[Carl Spackler]

Big props to Wilks. He did an excellent job as interim coach and made us relevant. I would love to have him back on staff, but I understand he's also a candidate elsewhere. 

[Soul Rebel]

Nothing but love and respect for Wilks. He exceeded what was asked of him and rallied this Team from the trash heap that Rhule left burning behind him. He embodied Keep Pounding and made this team watchable all year. 

I hope he lands on his feet elsewhere (preferably not in the NFCS) and eventually is coaching a team. 

 

[rebelrouser]

Would not be surprised to see him sue us. I did not get the job so racism. Thanks for the no. 9 pick.  

[YourLastThought]

I hope he finds a good gig somewhere as he does deserve another shot. He came in and cleaned up the absolute ruins Matt Rhule left. I have to say it one more time because I dislike him as a coach so much but MATT RHULE SUCKS.

[hepcat]

Wish nothing but the best for Wilks and I’m sure he’s super bummed he didn’t get the job. He will now probably go to the Falcons and try to stick it to the Panthers twice a year for passing on him.

[Basbear]

If not for the two loong tenures of fox and rr, id be allllllll for wilks. 

Sucks that the timeline didnt work. 

[philit99]

Great guy, great coach. I wish him the best in the future, as long as it is not against us.