On Tuesday afternoon, the Carolina Panthers fired head coach Ron Rivera, the winningest head coach in Panthers franchise history, after almost nine seasons on the job. The team named secondary coach Perry Fewell as their interim head coach.
As many can imagine, the change brought out a lot of different emotions from a number of different people in and out of the Panthers organization. Some of the current and former players Ron Rivera has coached shared their feelings via social media. Here a few of the reactions from former and current players:
Quarterback Cam Newton
Can Newton’s thoughts on the Panthers firing Ron Rivera via his Instagram pic.twitter.com/GLuer35KUW
— Antwan V. Staley (@antwanstaley) December 3, 2019
Quarterback Kyle Allen
Kyle Allen’s thoughts on the Ron Rivera pic.twitter.com/RrZN2tBKTM
— Antwan V. Staley (@antwanstaley) December 4, 2019
Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey
Christian McCaffrey on Ron Rivera pic.twitter.com/SwFFeV5WUH
— Antwan V. Staley (@antwanstaley) December 4, 2019
Former Panthers backup quarterback Derek Anderson
Well can’t say enough about what @RiverboatRonHC did for our teams and all the guys that played for him! Hell of a run! The bonds and friendships that were formed will last forever! They can’t take that away from us! Thank you coach for your time in Charlotte. #KeepPounding
— Derek Anderson (@DAnderson314) December 3, 2019
Tight end Greg Olsen
On the day I was traded to the @Panthers in 2011, every player who played for Ron in Chicago said the same thing to me on my way out. “You are going to play for a great coach, but a better man”.
I am so proud to have shared this 9 yr journey together with you @RiverboatRonHC
— Greg Olsen (@gregolsen88) December 4, 2019
Defensive tackle Kawann Short
Appreciate you @RiverboatRonHC for everything these past 7years #hellvaCosch
— Kawann Short (@kk_mr93) December 3, 2019
Former Panthers cornerback Charles Tillman
Sad day for @panthers fans. Thank you @riverboatronhc for taking a chance on a guy in his 13th year. The 2015 season was one of the best years of my career. Your staff, family and team welcomed me with open arms and I’m forever grateful for that.
— Charles Tillman (@peanuttillman) December 4, 2019
Former Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart
thank you @RiverboatRonHC for all you’ve done for me and for believing in me! you are the best head coach the panthers organization has seen!#KeepPounding “control what you can control!” -Ron Rivera
— Jonathan Stewart (@Jonathanstewar1) December 3, 2019
thank you Coach!
“control your inner ape”
Attitude
Preparation
Effort#keepPounding @ Bank of America Stadium https://t.co/fkv0mY4mzh— Jonathan Stewart (@Jonathanstewar1) December 4, 2019
Fullback Alex Armah
Man.. it’s really just one them days.
— Alex Armah Jr. (@Alex_Armah) December 3, 2019
Cornerback Donte Jackson
😒
— Donte Action Jackson (@_DJack01) December 3, 2019
Guard Trai Turner
Damn
— Trai Turner (@trai_turner) December 3, 2019
Former Panthers corner Josh Norman
This is really different for me but, I want to say thank you for helping be apart of molding me into the player&individual I am today. @RiverboatRonHC no matter what may take place your ⭐️has Never shinned brighter.. I look forward to what’s in-store for you&your Familia next!
— *Joshua R. Norman (@J_No24) December 4, 2019
Former Panthers center Ryan Kalil
TEAM | FAMILY | CULTURE | CHARACTER https://t.co/MJAe5itQD1
— Ryan Kalil (@ryankalil) December 4, 2019
Panthers Defensive End Mario Addison
Ron Rivera is scheduled to meet with the media at 8:15a tomorrow at Bank of America Stadium and it’s safe to assume that he’ll address his former team as well.
