May 2011 - Carolina Panthers Wiretap
Graves Leaves Titans To Coach Carolina's Receivers
Titans wide receivers coach Rod Graves has left the team to take the same position with the Panthers, according to a report.
With Graves leaving after four seasons in Tennessee, five coaches have either been fired or departed since the end of the season.
Mike Shula Named Carolina's QB Coach
The Panthers have named Mike Shula their quarterbacks coach.
He spent the last four seasons with Jacksonville in the same position.
Before that, the former Alabama quarterback was the head coach at his alma mater.
Panthers Interview Mike Shula
The Panthers have interviewed former Alabama head coach and NFL assistant Mike Shula for one of the vacancies on their offensive staff, according to league source.
Shula has been the quarterbacks coach in Jacksonville the past four seasons, but has also worked with tight ends and as a coordinator in his 23 seasons as a coach.
Panthers Hire Chudzinski To Run Offense
The Panthers have hired Rob Chudzinski to be their offensive coordinator.
Chudzinski worked as the tight ends and assistant head coach for the Chargers last season.
Carolina named former San Diego defensive coordinator Ron Rivera their head coach last week.
McDermott Hired As Carolina's D-Coordinator
Sean McDermott has been hired as the new defensive coordinator for the Panthers, according to league sources.
McDermott was fired by the Eagles over the weekend.
Under McDermott, Philadelphia allowed 377 points this season, the most since 1974.
Singletary Considered For Jobs With Panthers, Vikings
The Panthers and Vikings are targeting 49ers head coach Mike Singletary for an assistant position, according to a source.
Singletary, a Hall of Fame linebacker, played with Minnesota coach Leslie Frazier and Carolina coach Ron Rivera.
McDermott Could Land In Denver, Carolina
Sean McDermott, who was fired by the Eagles on Saturday, could end up with the Broncos or Panthers.
Philadelphia fired McDermott, their defensive coordinator for the last two seasons, after they allowed 31 passing touchdowns and had the NFL's worst red zone defense.
Carolina and Denver are both looking for coordinators.
Rivera Hired As Carolina's Coach
The Panthers, coming off a 2-14 season, have hired Ron Rivera to become their newest head coach.
The former Chargers defensive coordinator is the second Latino coach in NFL history.
Rivera's deal is worth $11.2 million over four years, according to a source.
Rivera Expected To Be Named Carolina's Coach On Tuesday
The Panthers are expected to name Ron Rivera their newest head coach on Tuesday.
Rivera is currently San Diego's defensive coordinator.
Carolina was the ninth team with which Rivera has interviewed for a top job since 2006.
He was Chicago's defensive coordinator from 2004 to 2008, when he took the same job with the Chargers.
Rivera, Panthers Headed For Second Interview
Ron Rivera will have a second interview with the Panthers for their head coaching position, according to Peter King of Sports Illustrated.
Rivera is currently the defensive coordinator in San Diego.
John Fox On Denver's Short List
John Fox is still under contract with the Panthers for a few more weeks.
Panthers Meet With Perry Fewell
Carolina appears focused on hiring a defensive coordinator to be their next head coach.
Luck Staying At Stanford
Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck announced Thursday he will stay at Stanford and play his junior season.
Panthers Owner Pessimistic On Labor Talks
Jerry Richardson is the only owner to have played in the NFL.
Panthers Will Draft Luck If He Leaves Stanford
Carolina is hoping Andrew Luck will forgo his final two seasons at Stanford.
Panthers To Interview Ron Rivera
Ron Rivera has been successful as a defensive coordinator in San Diego and Chicago.