Issues aren’t going nicely for the Carolina Panthers, and a few throughout the group could also be cautioning one of many offseason’s high head-coaching candidates to remain away.
In response to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, employees throughout the group texted Detriot Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson “about how difficult it has been” working for the Panthers this season.
Whereas many anticipate Johnson to be some of the sought-after assistants this offseason, the information is particularly regarding for the Panthers since he could also be proprietor David Tepper’s best choice to interchange the lately fired Frank Reich. Per Russini, after a failed try final offseason, Tepper will once more attempt to “lure” Johnson away from the Lions.
The truth that some throughout the Panthers could also be outwardly warning a potential head coach about becoming a member of the franchise is alarming however not shocking, contemplating the group’s state.
Nevertheless, the job could also be unattractive sufficient by itself attributable to Tepper’s propensity for firing head coaches. The Panthers are on their sixth head coach, together with interims, since Tepper bought the group in 2018. In the meantime, all that turnover has predictably led to minimal success at finest, with the Panthers failing to publish a successful report (30-63) or earn a playoff berth through the Tepper period.
Somebody should coach the Panthers, and whoever it finally ends up being will make a boatload of money doing so, no matter how they fare. Regardless of their quick time in Carolina, Matt Rhule (38 video games) and Reich (11 video games) took residence buyouts of $40 and $27 million after getting canned, respectively.
If Johnson to the Panthers does not work out, there is a rising checklist of potential prospects, some extra plausible than others. With a number of weeks remaining within the common season, the group of candidates ranges from completely ridiculous to mildly intriguing. Nevertheless, the coach that in the end indicators on the dotted line has one heck of a hill to climb to keep away from a destiny much like Rhule, Reich, and others.
