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Fox's Departure Essentially Confirmed

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Not that it wasn't something we didn't already know, but this clip from an article on nfl.com is kind of the final nail in the coffin.

Securing an overall winning regular-season record, Fox left the field with his arms raised and fists clenched. He then hustled to the locker room, where captain Jordan Gross was waiting to hand him the game ball.

"We develop a lot of relationships here. There are a lot of high character guys in that locker room that I appreciate," Fox said. "It means a lot to me."

Later, Fox quickly grabbed a water bottle as he appeared to be on the verge of choking up.

"It was an emotional day," he acknowledged.

Denied a contract extension the past two years and seemingly at odds with the offseason roster-gutting that left the Panthers (2-12) short on talent and experience, Fox is coaching out the string in the last year of his deal

This win means even more to me now than it did earlier. We really did have some great times with the Fox here, and I was always proud to have him as our coach. I pray he finds success elsewhere-but not against us.

Best of Luck, Foxy, for both of us, moving forward.

Thanks for the memories. You'll be missed man.

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I can agree with this post 100%...how can people be so irate with someone that has without a doubt been the best coach in this franchise's history?

Greener pastures are certainly ahead after this year, but show some respect for someone you undoubtedly cheered for more times than not in his tenure...

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I appreciate Fox for what he was but I want to move on. It's kind of like that girlfriend that was great when you were in high school but you it's going to be something better when you get to college. I will have fond memories of what Fox did for us but he has worn out his welcome.

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I can agree with this post 100%...how can people be so irate with someone that has without a doubt been the best coach in this franchise's history?

Greener pastures are certainly ahead after this year, but show some respect for someone you undoubtedly cheered for more times than not in his tenure...

that's what makes it so pathetic. it was the same with jake. just because he was our best didn't make him that good.

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that's what makes it so pathetic. it was the same with jake. just because he was our best didn't make him that good.

There was a time when Fox and Delhomme were both near the top at their respective jobs.

I'll assume from your comment, that you weren't as much of a fan then as you are now, but, don't take away what they did out of ignorance.

I got no problem saying their our best.

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There was a time when Fox and Delhomme were both near the top at their respective jobs.

I'll assume from your comment, that you weren't as much of a fan then as you are now, but, don't take away what they did out of ignorance.

I got no problem saying their our best.

uh try again. what year are you talking about? the superbowl run? jakes has never been that good. he's always been a gun slinger and fox has yet to provide us with 2 winning seasons. compared to other franchises, they have been mediocre.

or you might be talking about 04, when moose put up awesome numbers? or the year we went 12-4 and got destroyed at home by the same team we beat today. don't sugarcoat what fox has done here. it really hasn't been much. we have been spoiled as a franchise and i dont think many would disagree.

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uh try again. what year are you talking about? the superbowl run? jakes has never been that good. he's always been a gun slinger and fox has yet to provide us with 2 winning seasons. compared to other franchises, they have been mediocre.

or you might be talking about 04, when moose put up awesome numbers? or the year we went 12-4 and got destroyed at home by the same team we beat today. don't sugarcoat what fox has done here. it really hasn't been much. we have been spoiled as a franchise and i dont think many would disagree.

There was a time that Jake was a good QB. Elite? No, not even close. But good? Yes. He didn't make the Pro Bowl for no reason. And how does Moose put up awesome number without a QB to give him the ball?

Fox was and still is a good coach. Period. We have almost always either been in the playoffs or been in the hunt till the very end of the season. He didn't choose to make us the youngest, most inexperienced team this year.

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I can agree with this post 100%...how can people be so irate with someone that has without a doubt been the best coach in this franchise's history?

Greener pastures are certainly ahead after this year, but show some respect for someone you undoubtedly cheered for more times than not in his tenure...

haters got to hate

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