Panthers coach Frank Reich has been contemplating taking back play-calling duties from OC Thomas Brown after expressing regret over a late field goal decision. Reich stated that the offense needs improvement and that the decision to retake play-calling duties was not about Brown but about the team. After much consideration, Reich announced that he will resume play-calling starting Sunday against the Cowboys. This decision comes after a series of changes in the Panthers' offense, including the waiving of veteran guard Calvin Throckmorton. The constant changes in the team's season, currently at 1-8, have led to growing pressure and uncertainty in Carolina.
“This is a grown man’s business.” #Panthers OC Thomas Brown had his play-calling responsibilities taken away this week. Despite the shakeup, Brown isn’t letting it impact the rest of his job. Brown on the big change, from @alexzietlow05 and me ⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/CWrkBKE37S
18 days ago, Panthers OC Thomas Brown gets game ball after 1st game as play caller — Carolina’s lone win. 17 days later, Reich announces he’s taking back play calling duties from Brown after 3 games. CAR 1-8 in a season full of change for Bryce Young: https://t.co/svXNfHXNVr
Reporting on Panthers HC Frank Reich’s choice to give & take back play calling duties from OC Thomas Brown after just 3 games + how it ties into growing pressure/uncertainty in Carolina after 1-8 start More from The Insiders on NFL+ and @nflnetwork with @TomPelissero & @wyche89: https://t.co/l7ZRGWLmTh
#Panthers OC Thomas Brown says he doesn’t see this as a setback initially, but said that’s a future thing to look back. “Today is all I have.” He said he will continue to be a leader as leaders are leaders through adversity. He said he officially got word on the play-calling… https://t.co/cEE5aLyF8d
Panthers coach Frank Reich takes back playcalling duties after only three games. Why? https://t.co/XBVLFOh4yz
Yesterday, #Panthers head coach Frank Reich explained why he was taking back play-calling duties after a three-game stint by OC Thomas Brown. Plus, Bryce Young offers his thoughts on seeing a starting lineman get cut midseason. Notebook ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/K0YZqHVpvy
With another Panthers’ season careening off the rails, Frank Reich reverses course to try to save it. And Thomas Brown pays the price. From last night: https://t.co/nB81t3Hsvf
Panthers' Frank Reich taking back play-calling duties from OC Thomas Brown. https://t.co/S7ImipAyCB https://t.co/j5OKwetRqi
Frank Reich announced another change at play-caller for the Panthers after three games https://t.co/lJFhSS6T70
With his job on the line, Panthers coach Frank Reich flip-flops on play calling. But in the process, he did Thomas Brown dirty. https://t.co/nB81t3Hsvf
#Panthers HC Frank Reich has retaken play-calling duties from OC Thomas Brown. Reich spoke about why he made that back-and-forth decision today, despite how it will look for Brown. Plus, Bryce Young on G Calvin Throckmorton's surprising release 👇👇👇 https://t.co/K0YZqHVpvy
The Panthers were 0-5 with Frank Reich calling plays this season before the duties were handed off to OC Thomas Brown. Brown went 1-3 so Reich is taking over again. More ⤵️ https://t.co/1L80fz9Z2a
A quick look at why Panthers coach Frank Reich flip-flopped on play calling. And at what cost to Thomas Brown? https://t.co/Jj9ZGUlixO
Frank Reich taking back the play-calling duties does not bode well for Panthers https://t.co/IqTd1umwpH https://t.co/OJizbacSIc
“I'm in the position I'm in because of years of being a successful offensive coordinator and play-caller…” #Panthers coach Frank Reich takes back play-calling duties after giving them to OC Thomas Brown https://t.co/n40fLXFAmj
Panthers HC Frank Reich taking back play-calling duties after giving them to OC Thomas Brown https://t.co/TpWZb3rLBv https://t.co/FgFrtG9T1s
Frank Reich will call offensive plays for Panthers. https://t.co/isNOW3A7F0
Frank Reich taking back play-calling https://t.co/X58cqnGONr
Frank Reich says he will resume play-calling. He said it’s not about Thomas Brown, it’s about the team. He said he’s in this position because of years of play-calling and it’ll still be a collaborative process with Brown. #Panthers
Panthers HC Frank Reich says he’s taking back offensive play calling duties starting Sunday vs. Cowboys. Yet another change in season of constant change for 1-8 Panthers. OC Thomas Brown held duties for 3 games (1-2) before Reich made a choice to take it back a few days ago.
Panthers' HC Frank Reich said he is resuming the team's play-calling duties, starting Sunday with Dallas.
#Panthers roster moves: Former starting guard waived, offensive lineman brought back and new veteran linebacker joins the defense. More 👇👇👇 https://t.co/8qx9gkqmfV
The waiving of Calvin Throckmorton could be a sign of mid-season change for the #Panthers offense. Thoughts on the roster, Frank Reich retaking play-calling duties and more 👇👇👇 https://t.co/rSq9uqpTo3
Panthers making a change to their offensive line, cutting veteran Calvin Throckmorton, who started the last seven games at guard. Replacement options include Chandler Zavala and Cade Mays, both of whom have started games this season.
With time ticking on the Panthers’ season and potentially his future, it certainly seems like Frank Reich is preparing to take over the offense again. Happy Tuesday. https://t.co/dCJvMeiEYv
Frank Reich "thinking the whole thing through" on offensive play calling. https://t.co/0KfKqAuAX9
#Panthers HC Frank Reich left the door open to taking back play-calling duties from OC Thomas Brown. Reich called plays for the first six games; Thomas has done so for the last three. https://t.co/xxOFCyROKT
Panthers HC Frank Reich says there won't be any staff changes but says he's still going through the process of deciding if he will take back play-calling duties. Worth noting: OC Thomas Brown has only been the play-caller for the last 3 games (1-2 record).
Asked specifically about Thomas Brown calling plays, Reich says they're still talking through things with their operation, but it will always be collaborative. Acknowledges that they're not playing good football on offense, and they need to improve.
Frank Reich presser beginning. When asked if Thomas Brown will continue to call plays, he says the team hasn’t “completely dialed that in.” https://t.co/hJRU9oDZOt
Reich says no coaching changes but doesn’t offer clarity on play-calling on offense. He’s thinking the “whole thing through.” #Panthers
Panthers coach Frank Reich regrets late field goal decision after initially defending the call https://t.co/1p324powZZ
Panthers coach Frank Reich just addressed his job security, the possibility of taking over play-calling again and the decision he wishes he could change from Thurs night game. Thoughts on all that, and what is wrong with the Panthers, for @theobserver: https://t.co/OiyayQcFoj