Future for Panthers coaches up in the air

[Celt]

http://www.heraldonline.com/sports/story/1077896.html

According to multiple team and league sources, the Panthers have made little move to retain their coaching staff, and significant changes could be coming soon.

[goodlay]

"It's also worth monitoring what happens in Kansas City with coach Herm Edwards. He and Fox were college teammates at San Diego State, and if Edwards is fired by new Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli, he could find a soft landing spot in Charlotte while he waits for another head coaching opportunity."

I know im reaching here, but that would be a godsend if he was our DC.

[rayzor]

interesting.....

In past years, the Panthers have moved quickly to keep their own. Last offseason, they denied Cincinnati permission to interview secondary coach Tim Lewis for a coordinator job. But this year, they've apparently told all of their assistants they could look elsewhere. Lewis' name was immediately linked to the defensive coordinator opening in Green Bay (along with former Panthers head coach Dom Capers).

Multiple sources told The Herald the team has offered nothing more than one-year extensions to all current deals, which expire this offseason.

General manager Marty Hurney didn't return calls seeking comment, and a team spokesman said Saturday they wouldn't comment on McCoy's reported departure until the Broncos announced his hiring.

Aside from the lack of security they're offering, there's a chance some firings could befoot after a disastrous late-season defensive collapse.

The name that has garnered the most attention -- at least from an angry fanbase -- is defensive coordinator Mike Trgovac.

[Captroop]

In my opinion, the foundation for Panthers football is two-fold. A strong running game, which we now have, and the defensive front four. Now I know some posters here would like Tim Lewis to be our DC, but i think he would give too much attention to the secondary.

So who could we bring in at DC that would bring back and use the overpowering front?

[davos]

In my opinion, the foundation for Panthers football is two-fold. A strong running game, which we now have, and the defensive front four. Now I know some posters here would like Tim Lewis to be our DC, but i think he would give too much attention to the secondary.

So who could we bring in at DC that would bring back and use the overpowering front?

Ray Horton of the Steelers

[CBDellinger]

Never been a huge fan of Herm...

[beastson]

Like I said multiple times, wants Mike gone, you should want Fox gone

The Herald reported in 2007 that coach John Fox had effectively taken over Trgovac's defense meetings early in the season. Several members of the organization (both players and from outside the locker room) confirmed that Fox did a similar thing this year, though it was closer to midseason when he began to exert his influence again.

[Mr. Scot]

PFT thinks Edwards will go to the Colts as DC if the Chiefs let him go.

(don't really know what Florio's basing that on, other than hearsay)

[L.A. Fanatic]

im glad those fugers are feeling the heat

they shouldnt feel good about what happened

[Mr. Scot]

Also being reported that the Chiefs are losing assistant coaches like rats off a sinking ship. May not bode well for Herm staying.

I'd rather he come here than go to Indy.

[ant2125]

What % number do you guys put on fox being fired next week. keep in mind all that has happened recently. I think 5-10%

[Mr. Scot]

Fox? Can't see it.

Give you pretty good odds on Trgo though.

[ant2125]

^ You're right, its late and is mostly wishful thinking on my part. Im going to bed now:seeya:

[methodtoll]

I know Gruden got fired late but if Fox hasn't been fired by now then I doubt he'll get fired now... Plus, look who is available... No one at this point. I mean, Spags went to the Rams, Ryan is going to NY, Schwartz is with the Lions, and Mangini is in Cleveland.... So who would we get? Shannahan? No, he wants to stay out a year... Marty? Ain't going to happen, and of course the most famous name of this board, Bill Cowher? Nope, he wants to stay where he is at.

Point being, don't expect Fox to be fired until we know who will be available next season, if he is fired, which I don't expect it.