Frank Reich released before finishing first season with the Panthers
The Carolina Panthers fired Frank Reich after leading the Panthers to a 1-10 record in his first coaching season. The Panthers have struggled in any/all areas this season following a promising 2023 NFL Draft.
Panthers owner, David Tepper informed Reich that he has been relieved of his duties on Nov. 27 and also announced that Special Teams coordinator Chris Tabor would serve as interim coach with offensive coordinator Thomas Brown taking over play-calling duties. Tabor came in with Matt Rhule in 2022, a season where the special team unit was one of the few bright spots. Something that more than likely contributed to Tepper's decision to make Tabor interim coach.
The acquisition of Bryce Young was initially met with excitement from Panther fans considering he is a Heisman trophy recipient. What Young has instead become is a victim of circumstance point as he will be forced to learn an entirely new offensive scheme halfway through his rookie season.
The Panthers will be in Tampa Bay for a week 13 matchup against the Buccaneers who have struggled in their own right through the 2023 NFL season.
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