The Carolina Panthers fired coach Frank Reich after just 11 games, making it the fourth shortest tenure in NFL history. The team's poor 1-10 record was cited as a major factor. Owner David Tepper is now under scrutiny for the decision and is looking for a long-term replacement, expressing a desire for a coach to remain for 20-30 years. Potential candidates to replace Reich include Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh. The decision has sparked discussions about Tepper's leadership and the team's future.
.@theobserver Panthers beat writer @mike_e_kaye and myself discuss David Tepper, Frank Reich's firing and one of the newsiest weeks in Panther history. Lots of behind-the-scenes stories here. Find it all on our Panthers "Processing Blue" podcast, or here: https://t.co/UNZNGWMdyR
PANTHERS INSIDER: Frank Reich’s failure is also on David Tepper and Scott Fitterer https://t.co/VhJMiISepV
The Panthers' record against the spread might help explain why Frank Reich was fired so fast https://t.co/LkSCsya8R4 https://t.co/hK5k4eqbN7
From @TheAthletic: The firing of Panthers coach Frank Reich is "just the latest casualty in a league run by wealthy men and women who can be strong in ego but weak in patience," writes our columnist. "Most NFL owners have no clue what they’re doing." https://t.co/9gB6iD2gPf
Frank Reich was fired, just like Matt Rhule. The @Panthers have had an interim coach for 22 of the 99 games since David Tepper bought the team in 2018. Is the Carolina job toxic? Over the last 24 hours, I dug into what working for Tepper is really like. https://t.co/T0u245aDK3
Frank Reich is the fall guy for the Carolina Panthers, but who's really to blame for the team's disastrous 2023 campaign? @donovanjmcnabb and @ArmandoSalguero discuss https://t.co/6Mu5RXO1gw
After passing on C.J. Stroud and firing Frank Reich as coach of the Carolina Panthers, David Tepper is getting some heat as potentially the worst owner ever. @dandakich sounds off https://t.co/l6oeiYlSip
Panthers owner David Tepper to "self-reflect" following Frank Reich firing, hopes to hire new head coach that remains in Carolina "for 20, 30 years" https://t.co/bLozizDktM https://t.co/HFJQJ40fM1
A look into what went wrong and what’s next for Carolina Panthers after David Tepper decision to fire Frank Reich after 11 games as head coach. Reporting & reaction on @nflnetwork The Insiders: https://t.co/I4VO66e3UI
"I would like to have somebody here for 20, 30 years." Initial recap of #Panthers owner David Tepper's press conference following the firing of HC Frank Reich: 👀👀👀👇👇👇 https://t.co/Zt7PkJBtuL
Panthers owner David Tepper on the instability: "If everything was good, it wouldn't be the case. ... Just generally speaking, and not that this matters, because this is here—in other aspects of my life, we have people for 20, 30 years that work for me. Nobody ever leaves me."
#Panthers owner David Tepper, speaking to reporters after the firing of Frank Reich, says he does have patience. "My reputation away from this game is one for extreme patience." But he needs to see progress. "The product on the field isn't good enough right now."
Panthers’ owner David Tepper on what he’s looking for in a new head coach: “I would like someone to be here 20, 30 years. I’d like have someone say the eulogy at my funeral in 30 years. OK, maybe 40 years.”
David Tepper: "I do have patience. My reputation away from this game is of extreme patience." "I'd like to have someone here for my eulogy in 30 years. OK, maybe 40 years."
Panthers owner David Tepper said "No" he doesn't think firing 3 head coaches in-season since 2018 will make it harder to hire quality HC. Tepper: "If I had my druthers, I'd like to have a coach here for the next 20 or 30 years."
Tepper: "My reputation away from this game is extreme patience." Says he'd love to have a coach here for 20 or 30 years,
Dave Tepper: "I'd like to have someone here for my eulogy in 30 years, maybe 40 years."
"If I had my druthers... I'd like to have a coach here for 20-30 years" - David Tepper
Tepper: "If I had my druthers, I'd like to have a coach here for 20 years, 30 years."
Recapping an eventful Panthers' day. Starting with how Bryce Young's development and an anemic offense that kept getting worse forced Dave Tepper's hand on Frank Reich. Is Scott Fitterer next? https://t.co/8FWELGxZ1T
Before you hear from #Panthers owner David Tepper today, read about what Frank Reich said to @scott_fowler in an exclusive one-on-one interview after his dismissal from Carolina: https://t.co/JZrP7MfdV7
The Panthers never gave Frank Reich a chance, so who wants the job now? https://t.co/qqc8bETYZG https://t.co/GUNkbXbuUy
Frank Reich’s Panthers firing could end his NFL career: ‘Heart-pounding disappointment’ https://t.co/zixEYM0Wqy https://t.co/zqjhT6TUsP
The Carolina Panthers are in shambles so the team has fired Frank Reich before his first season as coach could end. @HuttonOutkick and @TheChadWithrow discuss https://t.co/F0wPRYZYGS
Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh are two candidates who Panthers owner David Tepper could pursue to replace Frank Reich, @ConorOrr writes https://t.co/zsr4YUGn5D
From @NFLGameDay Kickoff: A look at why the #Panthers fired coach Frank Reich and what's next from here... https://t.co/Jm3Mt4Ajw5
In firing coach Frank Reich after just 11 games, Panthers owner David Tepper sent a signal out about all the issues the next coach will inherit, @JarrettBell writes. 🔗: https://t.co/268GFOJdO8 https://t.co/4TWcW0bbLx
From trading up to no. 1 and taking Bryce Young over C.J. Stroud to firing Frank Reich after 11 games, everything about this year for the Panthers has been a disaster. Here’s @NoraPrinciotti on the mess owner David Tepper has created in Carolina: https://t.co/W1n5YSkLV8
.@JoyTaylorTalks reacts to the Panthers firing HC Frank Reich. https://t.co/FrqBRv8dhP
After being fired by the Carolina Panthers today, is this the end of Frank Reich's run in the NFL? He may have alluded to his future plans today. https://t.co/MHEybtrDeN
Frank Reich’s comments after Panthers firing hint at potential retirement https://t.co/Uhbf45ChXo
24 hours ago, #Panthers Owner David Tepper yelled “f—k!” after the team lost to the #Titans and fell to 1-10. He went to sleep, woke up and fired 3 people including his head coach, Frank Reich. The Panthers are 1-10 and don’t have their first round pick. Things have reached… https://t.co/gxUgyF6rp8 https://t.co/pOza2fPWY0
Firing Frank Reich isn't going to fix the Carolina Panthers https://t.co/s9HojedDvt
Frank Reich’s Panthers firing could end his NFL career: ‘Heart-pounding disappointment’ https://t.co/Yt12yo1Zl0 https://t.co/WoxW9sP0sG
Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich fired after another loss, 1-10 start. Here's what we know: https://t.co/6xqt3pBB26 https://t.co/GHvq9qg9P3
.@AdamSchefter has the latest on the Panthers firing Frank Reich. https://t.co/lfrLtqVW37
.@ByMikeJones on the Panthers' decision to fire Frank Reich. https://t.co/q2zyYGz1Cm
Panthers coaching job profile: Both red flags and opportunity after Frank Reich firing https://t.co/DhMxqJHpK1
Frank Reich on being fired amid first season in Carolina: "I have nothing but positive thoughts about Mr. Tepper. On a personal level, I saw a side of him that I deeply respect and care about. But the NFL is a meritocracy. It's not unconditional love." https://t.co/pegxDZ4bcZ https://t.co/zHN9UO2kiT
Carolina Panthers FIRE coach Frank Reich after defeat by the Titans https://t.co/doctsSTNK5 https://t.co/iVjJz2Az2H
Panthers fire Frank Reich in his first season with team off to NFL-worst 1-10 record https://t.co/TjbfiyYRcD
Frank Reich lasted 11 games as Panthers coach. It's not even close to shortest NFL tenure https://t.co/M5PG6xm2me
EXCLUSIVE: In his first and only interview thus far since being fired earlier today, former Panthers head coach Frank Reich talks with me about David Tepper, what happened, how he's feeling and whether he wants to coach again. Only in @theobserver: https://t.co/ujuWAwPFq0
With Frank Reich out, a look at 11 coaches Panthers could or should target. Some would need serious reassurances that Dave Tepper, umm, won't meddle. And with at least one, it would require Tepper swallowing his pride. https://t.co/RfxguwicLt
Frank Reich took the fall after 11 games, but @ConorOrr says David Tepper is to blame for the Panthers’ mess https://t.co/HMkov6kC9b
NFL moves: Carolina Panthers fire coach Frank Reich 11 games into his first season @antwanstaley writes https://t.co/SutoGBixJe
Frank Reich's Panthers tenure is the fourth shortest in NFL history. ️ What was his downfall? Who will Carolina owner David Tepper target to replace him? More from @DMRussini and @josephperson: https://t.co/aRorPycWm8 https://t.co/5UEtDLMdkD