Could Belichick Be The Carolina Panthers’ Next Coach?

The Carolina Panthers made Frank Reich the second NFL head coach to be fired so far this season, firing him earlier this week on the heels of the team’s latest loss. Lasting just 11 games, Reich becomes the shortest-tenured coach since 1976, with even Urban Meyer having a longer leash a couple of years back. The Panthers are a mess organizationally, from top to bottom, and their near future is marred by the lingering effects of the Bryce Young trade made last off season.

NFL Odds: Who Will Be The Panthers Next Head Coach?

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Special teams coach Chris Tabor has taken over the head coaching duties on an interim basis, and will navigate the tough final six games for Carolina. But who will take over on a permanent basis next season?

At BetOnline, there are odds available for which candidates are the favorites to land the job. Here are three of the more interesting prospects on the board:

Ben Johnson (+400)

The leader in the clubhouse in Ben Johnson. The Detroit Lions current offensive coordinator is one of the hottest names that will be a part of the coach-hiring process during the upcoming off-season, and will be receiving interested from plenty of teams. This season, the Lions have the 3rd ranked passing offense and 6th ranked rushing, making them the #2 offense in the NFL overall. Johnson is a native of the Carolinas and was offered an interview last year for the team’s head coaching position, but turned it down in order to return to Detroit.

Jim Harbaugh (+800)

As is always the case when there appears to be unrest with Jim Harbaugh in his current situation, there is speculation that he might try his hand in the NFL again. One of the most successful college-to-pro coaches that we have ever seen, Harbaugh is well known for his time with the 49ers. With the hot water that he has gotten himself into at the…


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Author : Anthony R. Cardenas

Publish date : 2023-11-30 16:55:02

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