Panthers to fire HC Ron Rivera; Update: staying next season

shawn · Joined: 02 Nov 2005 Posts: 5323

what's weird is that a lot of people thought the Cam Newton pick would end up costing Rivera his job, but as it stands, the Cam Newton pick is the only reason he hasn't been canned yet.

strange world we live in.
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RainbowCarebear · Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 7:10 pm Post subject:

Not sure it's the right move, but I would like Rivera as DC.
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Rays_Peeps34 · Joined: 12 Apr 2006 Posts: 4540

I dont think Rivera ends up getting fired and if he does, Chip Kelly will be the coach. But Rivera has improved us over the past 2 seasons, statistically we had the number 10 defense this year, and thats without Jon Beason,Chris Gamble, and anything resembling a decent FS. Personally I'd give him one more season
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https://twitter.com/billvoth/status/287598034366369792

J Pep 4 Step · Joined: 01 Apr 2007 Posts: 25261 Location: Greenvillain, NC

I hope we keep him. He showed improvement as the season wore on. Which is all I wanted to see. The season started out horrible and I think he and Chud tried to get way too cute with the playcalling. But they saw it wasnt working and adjusted, with solid results down the stretch. We ended the season with momentum. The players seem to like and respect him. So now isnt the time to change things.
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Jaguarfan · Joined: 27 Nov 2011 Posts: 11367 Location: Scarlet Town

Rivera meeting with the owner about his future.
I don't think it'd be smart to fire him. Chip seems to be off the board, might as well keep Rivera. Seems to be improving.
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GOGRIESE · Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 1:28 pm Post subject:

Bill Voth ‏@billvoth
Well folks, here it is: Sources tell me Ron Rivera is STAYING in Carolina. Next up: GM search next week. #Panthers

https://twitter.com/billvoth
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SteelKing728 · Joined: 23 Aug 2008 Posts: 10874 Location: Pittsburgh

That is a very smart move. Carolina showed a lot of improvement at the end of the season. Hopefully they can build on that.

Build on what you got. Lay down the foundation and play some competitive football. Maybe Carolina turns the corner this year.
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boondock · Joined: 03 Jan 2008 Posts: 17634 Location: Waynesville, NC

It's official he's staying. However, this year the Panthers must make the next step. It's playoffs or bust for me.
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BBIB · Joined: 20 Jan 2008 Posts: 7414

As a Falcons fan I'm glad they aren't getting Chip Kelly

Jaguarfan · Joined: 27 Nov 2011 Posts: 11367 Location: Scarlet Town

.......Billy Spikes has been off this year.
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Toughguy77 · Joined: 04 Sep 2009 Posts: 1557 Location: South Cackalack

Don't understand tis when they haven't even hired a GM yet. The new GM can still pick his own coach.
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Panthers11 · Joined: 23 Dec 2007 Posts: 22940 Location: Florida

Bad decision. Meaningless games down the stretch are the reason he stayed. Moral victories of "getting better" should be overshadowed by his lack of winning close games or beating good teams. I have no expectations for this season.
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