After nearly nine years of Ron Rivera calling the shots, Panthers fans are experiencing a bit of a culture shock this offseason. Matt Rhule was introduced as the team’s fifth head coach in franchise history last week and made a good impression in his first press conference. Since then, we have been devouring everything we can read and hear about Rhule’s history and potential plans for 2020.
With that in mind, it’s worth listening to every word he’s said lately. Here’s what Rhule had to say on Ian Rapoport’s new podcast. The conversation begins at the 19:40 mark.
Rhule’s staff is beginning to take shape.
It appears he’s keeping Chase Blackburn as special teams coordinator and wants Phil Snow to follow him from Baylor to serve as defensive coordinator. The team is also hiring Colts defensive line coach Mike Phair to replace Eric Washington.
