The Frank Reich era in Carolina is over. The Panthers have fired the head coach less than a full season into his tenure, the team announced Monday. Special teams coordinator Chris Tabor is now slated as the interim head coach and is addressing the team on Monday morning. Meanwhile, Jim Caldwell, who had been working as a senior assistant, moves into a special advisor role and will work with the offense run by coordinator Thomas Brown.
“I met with Coach Reich this morning and informed him that he will not continue as head coach of the Carolina Panthers,” owner David Tepper said in a statement released Monday morning. “I want to thank Frank for his dedication and service, and we wish him well. Effective immediately, Special Teams Coordinator Chris Tabor will serve as our interim head coach. Senior Assistant Jim Caldwell will be a special advisor to Offensive Coordinator Thomas Brown, who will take over play-calling duties.”
The firing comes in the aftermath of Carolina falling to Tennessee on Sunday 17-10. That loss dropped the franchise to a league-worst 1-10 record on the season. Throughout the year, the Panthers have been among the worst in the NFL in essentially every statistical category, particularly on offense. They are averaging 15.7 points per game (29th), 4.1 yards per play (tied for last), and are converting 37.2% of their third down opportunities (20th).
Possibly what has hurt Reich — a former quarterback in the NFL and an offensive coordinator — the most has been the lack of development with No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young, who has struggled throughout the year. In 11 games, Young has completed 62.1% of his passes, averaged 187 passing yards per game, has a 74.7 passer rating, and has thrown nine touchdowns and eight interceptions.
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Author : Tyler Sullivan
Publish date : 2023-11-27 15:48:15
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