The Panthers entered the season with a new coaching staff and new quarterback, hoping to start a new era of successful football. Instead, No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young has struggled to begin his career, while head coach Frank Reich already gave up play calling duties due to the offense’s ineffectiveness.
While teams rarely fire head coaches after just their first season on the job, Carolina may be considering doing so with Reich. The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported on The Athletic Football Show that the Panthers may need to see the offense improve in order to bring Reich back next year.
“There’s frustration with the way this offense is performing, the development of Bryce Young, the overall effort and energy from the players and from the coaches,” Russini said. “I think in terms of a leash right now I think it’s a short one for the future of this coaching staff.”
