CHARLOTTE, N.C. _ The 2019 calendar doesn't end for another two days, but the Panthers are already focused on 2020.
And with that comes the reality that the franchise's fifth full-time head coach is that much closer to walking into the building, while its former leader, Ron Rivera, is preparing to take the job in Washington.
Where is Carolina in its coaching search? What do you need to know about the candidates?
We're here to break it down for you.
