I think Fox will jump ship

[unicar15]

He seems like the obsessive compulsive nut job type of coach that can't stand the unknown. I think JR knows this, is calling his bluff, and we will be looking for a new coach this time next week...

[HPPantherzfan]

Next week?!? I hope he started after the game yesterday!!!

[pantherclaw]

I think that Fox isn't even sure what he's going to do at this moment.

I for one, would like to see him return. I'm sure I'm in the minority.

[CharlotteBeer.com]

I don't think any teams are going to extend to Fox any offers until some of these bigger name coaches are hired (Cowher, Shanahan, etc.).

[Peppers90 NC]

I think that Fox isn't even sure what he's going to do at this moment.

I for one, would like to see him return. I'm sure I'm in the minority.

Smart, knowledgeable and reasonable are also in the minority here, so don't feel too bad.

[Samuel L. Jackson]

I don't think any teams are going to extend to Fox any offers until some of these bigger name coaches are hired (Cowher, Shanahan, etc.).

This... and if Cleveland doesn't get rid of Mangini, Oakland would likely be the only other candidate...

Let's face it... If he would want to go to Oakland instead of stay with Carolina, then let him go and make Al Davis pay out the ass...

[Samuel L. Jackson]

I think that Fox isn't even sure what he's going to do at this moment.

I for one, would like to see him return. I'm sure I'm in the minority.

I'd like him to stick it out as well... Much better going into the unknown (no salary cap perhaps?) with some sort of continuity...

[Squirrel]

I don't think any teams are going to extend to Fox any offers until some of these bigger name coaches are hired (Cowher, Shanahan, etc.).

I think Cleveland will. Now the question would be if Fox would really want to go there.

[Panther'sBigD]

This... and if Cleveland doesn't get rid of Mangini, Oakland would likely be the only other candidate...

Let's face it... If he would want to go to Oakland instead of stay with Carolina, then let him go and make Al Davis pay out the ass...

I doubt Fox would ever go back to the Raiders. He actually took a hiatus from coaching years ago b/c he got tired of working for/dealing with Al Davis.

[Lout]

I am also in the minority that wants Fox to stay put. If we were to bring a new head coach in, the only one I would be ok with is McDermott.. the DC from the Eagles. His defense could use our players and there would not be a mass overhaul on defense.

[unicar15]

This... and if Cleveland doesn't get rid of Mangini, Oakland would likely be the only other candidate...

Let's face it... If he would want to go to Oakland instead of stay with Carolina, then let him go and make Al Davis pay out the ass...

I think there are more teams thinking about changing coaches than people think.

The obvious are Buffalo, Oakland, Was, and possibly Cleveland.

I think that Seattle, Jacksonville, and Tampa could be looking to get new coaches as well. None of those jobs are shabby and if they are willing to give Fox a long-term deal, I wouldn't doubt he'd take it over risking his reputation on our QB situation for next year.

[Carolina Husker]

I don't. Best thing he can do is come back, make $6 million and either use next year as leverage to get a bigger deal either here or somewhere else if the season goes well. If not, he'll still be in demand somewhere unless we completely tank. He'll be back for the 2010 season.

[Sandy Claws]

I don't think any teams are going to extend to Fox any offers until some of these bigger name coaches are hired (Cowher, Shanahan, etc.).

I don't think any teams are going to extend to Fox any offers because he is under contract. They would need permission from the Panthers to talk to him and then would have to negotiate the buy out. It ain't gonna happen.

[err456]

Is Fox going to be any better in games 1-11 in 2010 than he was this year?

He plays entirely different when the season is lost, he plays to win not plays not to loose.

He still will be ultra conservative.

He still will keep the rookies on the bench if at all possible.

He still will run the ball on 3rd down if we have any kind of a lead.

And worst of all he may even find a way to play Jake.

Fox has been a good coach for the Panthers but if he leaves I won't loose any sleep over it.