The Carolina Panthers probably aren’t done gettin’ Fitty wit it.
With so much change abound in the organization, specifically at the head-coaching position, it’s fair to assume owner David Tepper is willing to do whatever he can to mold a winner. But that change, according to MMQB senior editor Albert Breer, won’t come at general manager Scott Fitterer’s expense.
He writes:
“As for Carolina GM Scott Fitterer, I’ve heard he’s been involved in laying groundwork for finding the next coach, so I think Tepper will keep him (I know he likes him) and his personnel staff, particularly if Wilks is the guy.”
Keeping the band together wouldn’t be a terrible strategy for the Panthers, especially considering the progress they’ve made under interim head coach Steve Wilks. While Wilks’ 5-6 record at the helm doesn’t exactly sparkle—the attitude, identity and inspiration he’s instilled into his team has rejuvenated the entire franchise.
But what if Wilks isn’t ultimately Tepper’s choice? What if he opts for a heavy hitter?
If that’s the case, Breer could see a situation where Fitterer follows Wilks out of their posts:
“That one scenario where I think there could be a new GM—if Tepper gets smitten with a coach like he did with Rhule in 2020, and that coach has leverage to push for his own GM.”
Hopefully for Fitterer, Tepper is smitten with the job he’s done thus far.
