Meeks in; Skipper out

[Dpantherman]

Former defensive coordinator Ron Meeks confirmed that he had talked to new coach Ron Rivera about a position on his staff but would not specify which one.

However, two league sources said Meeks was talking about the secondary coach job, instead of anything with play-calling responsibility. Rivera said during his introductory news conference that he planned to take a hands-on role in conducting the defense.

Running backs coach Jim Skipper said he and Fox had spoken Friday afternoon, and he indicated he'll head west soon.

"It looks like I'm going to get there in some capacity," Skipper said. "Don't know exactly what it's going to be, but he did say he wanted to bring me out there."

Skipper's running backs were among the most consistent position groups the Panthers had, and all of his players had been lobbying for his return. But Skipper said he never heard from general manager Marty Hurney.

Read more: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/01/14/1981462/meeks-to-stay-with-panthers.html#ixzz1B4Z1HKO3

[mav1234]

nooo Skipper

hahaha, anyone else remember all the "Why not Meeks for HC?!" posts? He's taking a downgrade to stay here....? Weird... Wonder if Fox didn't like him much

[bornCLTraisedILM]

I would love to see Meeks as the secondary coach, that seems to be where he thrives. Seems to always have good pass defense, not so good against the run.

[Darth Urious]

DWILL for #36 overall GET IT DONE NOW

[Cat'sGrowl]

Grrrrr.....DPM..

[Dpantherman]

This staff will probably be complete by next week

[Delhommey]

The other side of the lockout...coaches will take a lower position for a guaranteed paycheck.

[Montsta]

Gamble+Asomugha+Meeks+Rivera=A very happy Montsta

[pantherfan81]

Now this Sutton tweet makes sense:

It's a cold blooded bizness

Probably about Skip.

[ItsNotGonnaBeAlright]

It'll be interesting to see what Skip can do with Moreno.

Also be interesting to see how Richard Marshall fairs with even more attention from Meeks.

[Kevin Greene]

nooo Skipper

hahaha, anyone else remember all the "Why not Meeks for HC?!" posts? He's taking a downgrade to stay here....? Weird... Wonder if Fox didn't like him much

Secondary fine, don't want play calling or defensive style responsibilities in his brief case.

DWILL for #36 overall GET IT DONE NOW

Not possible. DWill is a Free Agent and not our property. Franchise Tag him you say? Didn't work out too well with Pepeprs, no guarantee he signs the FT contract. If he does then you could trade him but he won't bring compensation along the lines Matt Cassell brought to the Patriots (2nd round) as a QB has more value than RB. Or we FT him and have to pay him close to 8 million for one year if the FT numbers are similar to last year with no trade. Better to use that FT tag on someone like Kalil, moving his next contract off a year.

The other side of the lockout...coaches will take a lower position for a guaranteed paycheck.

Good point.

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[Dpantherman]

Now this Sutton tweet makes sense:

Probably about Skip.

considering Rivera mentioned 3 solid rbs instead of 4, hes probably on his way out anyway

[Gazi]

Trade to Denver is coming up. What's their 2nd round pick?

[Mr. Scot]

It'll be interesting to see what Skip can do with Moreno.

Also be interesting to see how Richard Marshall fairs with even more attention from Meeks.

Marshall isn't expected to be getting any attention from Meeks.