Could Fox resign??

[Dpantherman]

It could be a longshot, but I have a feeling to prevent Fox being a lameduck in 2010, JR could politely ask Fox to resign behind the scenes. We all know he will coach somewhere in 2010, and while we have invited him back for next season, it remains to be seen if we will extend him. Just a gut feeling

[Zod]

no

[CBDellinger]

He could but most coaches know that any extension is unlikely due to the potential lockout in 2011. If they get closer in the labor talks or come to an actual deal then you will see more extensions/negotiations.

Plus I'd be shocked to see Fox walk out on the last year of his contract when he is owed 6.5 million.

So I am gonna go with a "No."

[PanthaSan]

Why would he want to resign? He can just coast next season and still get paid. Plenty of time for him, to actually have to earn his money...

[Delhommey]

Let's not forget Richardson would be able to block Fox from any job he chooses. So unless Fox wants to be a line coach for the KC Chiefs, there's less than 0% chance of that happening.

[Speed]

Why would he want to resign? ...

Shame and embarrassment.

[Davidson Deac II]

Only way Fox leaves is if he gets another job offer.

[Zod]

Only way Fox leaves is if he gets another job offer.

JR would not let him break his contract without compensation from the other team in the form of picks.

Personally, I would be all for it.

[Panthro]

Fox to Oakland for a 1st and Louis Murphy

Deal!

[DaveThePanther2008]

The way it was said makes me think there might be more to come. "Offered to come back" Why would they say anything at all. He was under contract for one more year.

Seems to me they just say. NO he is not going to be fired.

Go Panthers

[Zod]

Fox to Oakland for a 1st and Louis Murphy

Deal!

Done and done.

Write up the paperwork.

[Davidson Deac II]

JR would not let him break his contract without compensation from the other team in the form of picks.

Personally, I would be all for it.

I think that would depend on what JR's purpose is. If he allowed Fox to stay because he has a year left on his contract, and doesn't want to pay Fox and another coach, then he might be willing to let Fox go if Fox gets another offer. That would mean he would be free to hire another coach and not have to worry about paying Fox. On the other hand, if he really thinks Fox can win next year, then you might be right.

[Guest BradThomas]

My thinking is that if Fox leaves, the Panthers are off the hook for his 2010 salary. Nobody wants a lame duck coach. I honestly don't believe Richardson would be so irresponsible as to not have a coach under contract for 2011.

I think Fox would want to go somewhere after this season, get a long-term contract at 5-6 million a season NOW (before a potential poor season as a lame duck coach in 2010), and have stability rather than stay here amid criticism and have an unclear future.

That's my thinking.

[Zod]

Doesn't matter if JR thinks Fox can win next year, all that matters is if the other owner thinks Fox can win for them next year. If yes, then they would be willing to give something up for Fox.