Jerry Richardson announces that Fox and his entire staff will not return in 2011

[Dpantherman]

carolinagrowl Steve Reed

Panthers just announced they will not renew Fox's contract or anyone on his staff. See www.carolinagrowl.com for details.

Jerry Richardson: “I told John today that I appreciate everything he has done for us over the last nine years...

"...but as happens in this business, it is time for both sides to move in different directions."

[tarheelpride]

And the obvious is obvious

[neverlosethefeeling]

So does not renewing the contracts = firing everyone?

[pantherbiker]

Shocking news !!!

[Dpantherman]

so much for keeping Brian Baker and/or Meeks

[Dpantherman]

So does not renewing the contracts = firing everyone?

si

[GritsRgreat]

N o w a y!!!

[C47]

I wouldn't have minded if Baker and Meeks hung around next year but meh, it's time for a change. Cleaning house completely was probably the best way to go.....

[neverlosethefeeling]

so much for keeping Brian Baker and/or Meeks

Yeah I guess I'm a little surprised that they're getting rid of everyone

[Kevin Greene]

Well of course Bill will put in his own staff.

[ncguy2184]

About damn time i found out i didnt know what this team was going to do this year lol.

[Sam Mills Fan]

This is the weirdest thing ever that he's still going to coach on Sunday. I've never seen a situation where the owner has made it official that a coach won't be returning, but yet that coach still goes out and coaches another game.

[ElkinPanthersFan]

I think its funny that Fox mentions nothing about thanking the fans over the years for support. Most coaches even fired ones thank fans if even tongue in cheek.

[YoungPanthers89]

i kinda wanted to keep meeks