The 2019 season has mercifully come to a close and the Panthers begin their search for a new head coach in earnest. In our look at the final game of the season we talk about CMC joining the 1000/1000 club, Greg Olsen’s possible final Panthers game and Will Grier’s very bad day. We share our thoughts on the head coaching candidates and also on former head coach Ron Rivera’s 5-year deal in Washington.
Will Kunkel joins the crew to talk about what Tepper should be looking for in a new coach, who they like among the leading candidates, Cam talk, whether or not Marty Hurney is just a “meat shield” for an upcoming unpopular move, what’s happening in the front office and why the assistant GM/VP of Football Operations is likely coming as a new best friend of whomever the coach is.
Kevin and Al talk about what it means to get better in the offseason, how the Panthers can change the culture in their locker room and be playing for the love of the game, trying to get some wins instead of just going for likes and thumbsups on the field. They’ll also talk about which coach they prefer, who the Panthers need to keep and examine the Cam Newton situation.
After a week in the Bahamas, Al, Kevin & Kelli are BACK to talk about who’s been naughty and nice this season – it ain’t hard to figure out which side of the line Vernon Butler falls on, but where does Dennis Daley land? Will Grier? Donte Jackson?
In this episode Will Grier gets his first evaluation after his first start at QB; does he get a passing grade? There are towels of shame to be handed out, and Ashlyn insists on taking a look at the Sunny Side. Also, we check out the Week 17 NFL Playoff scenarios and the Panthers’ 2020 schedule!