Dave Canales, who has earned a reputation as a 'QB whisperer' after helping quarterbacks Geno Smith and Baker Mayfield resurrect their careers, is expected to land the head coaching position for the Carolina Panthers. His innovative mindset and positive energy are anticipated to be beneficial for last year's No. 1 pick, Bryce Young. Canales is known for his quick results, exemplified by his impact on Mayfield's time to throw and sack rate. The Panthers have also requested interviews with former Colts OC Marcus Brady and Buccaneers WRs coach Brad Idzik for the offensive coordinator position. Additionally, Seahawks assistant ST coach Tracy Smith has been requested for the special teams coordinator opening. Canales' former colleague, Kerry Joseph, will coach QBs at the Senior Bowl, while the Seahawks now have a head coach vacancy.
The #Panthers have requested to speak with Seahawks assistant ST coach Tracy Smith for their ST coordinator opening, per league source. Smith worked with Canales in Seattle. He was previously an STC for Houston.
Report: Panthers request to interview Bucs WRs coach Brad Idzik for OC job. https://t.co/DGDTood8iD
A lot going on: The #Panthers have requested to speak with #Eagles senior offensive assistant coach Marcus Brady for their OC job, a league source confirms. @RapSheet had first.
Panthers also requested to interview Eagles sr. offensive assistant Marcus Brady for OC position, league source says, confirming @RapSheet report. https://t.co/QtG8B8lvib
The #Panthers have requested to speak with Buccaneers WRs coach Brad Idzik about their offensive coordinator position, a league source confirms. @JCAllenNFL, I believe, was the first to report.
The #Panthers have requested to interview former #Colts OC Marcus Brady for their OC position, source said. Brady has received multiple interview requests this cycle.
'The Dave effect': Geno Smith, former Seahawks players say Dave Canales will bring positivity, energy and leadership to Panthers. ... Not to mention some nice salsa moves. Happy weekend. https://t.co/F7xEy0E48g
Geno Smith: Dave Canales has "the right energy, the right mindset" https://t.co/Bvk2AinMc6
Geno Smith on what CAR is getting in Dave Canales: "You’re getting a phenomenal coach who loves ball, who loves people, loves to coach, loves to teach. He’s patient. He’s understanding. And also he’s a guy who’s ever-evolving. He understands you’ve gotta continue to improve."
On conference call with CLT reporters, Seahawks QB Geno Smith says of Dave Canales: "His process is elite. And that's more important to me than the results. Having an elite process and understanding how to get things done is critical, especially when you're going to a new team."
We know Dave Canales brings energy, fire, enthusiasm. he also brings an offensive philosophy that will be built around Bryce Young. Here's an inside look on The NFL Report. https://t.co/PyTkaCcXNX
The Chicago Bears are hiring Seattle Seahawks assistant Kerry Joseph to be their quarterbacks coach, NFL Network reported Friday morning. https://t.co/oH3DySYyhp
The Chicago Bears are hiring Kerry Joseph as their quarterbacks coach. Joseph was the Seahawks' assistant QBs coach the past two seasons. Now will reunite with OC Shane Waldron, per @TomPelissero. https://t.co/qTvh1a9TYz
Bears to hire Kerry Joseph as quarterbacks coach. https://t.co/wKUYCnutSP
The #Bears are hiring Kerry Joseph as their quarterbacks coach, per source. A former CFL QB and NFL safety, Joseph was the #Seahawks' assistant QBs coach the past two seasons. Now he reunites with OC Shane Waldron in Chicago.
On this week's episode of #ProcessingBlue, @scott_fowler and I discuss the #Panthers promotion of Dan Morgan and the hiring of Dave Canales. Will these moves boost Bryce Young's surroundings? https://t.co/caayo5C4uc
The last two QBs new Panthers coach Dave Canales worked with: Geno Smith was 2022 Comeback Player of the Year and Baker Mayfield is a finalist for the ‘23 award. Next up: Bryce Young. Happy Friday. https://t.co/Vk1vfptCYG
Dan Morgan on hiring of Dave Canales: "I'm excited to work alongside Dave again. ... His infectious personality resonates with players and everyone who comes in contact with him." https://t.co/YWHDqiBzcH https://t.co/ZimRcZ0BxY
Owner David Tepper: “(Canales) has an innovative mindset and positive energy that connects well with players and staff. We are impressed with his ability to bring out the best in players." https://t.co/XQ0ZzDPvX4
Dave Canales comes to Carolina with a reputation as a worker, an energy guy, and a problem solver. https://t.co/eOdOxjWGnF
The Panthers stayed in touch with Bryce Young's representatives throughout the search process. Last year's No. 1 pick is optimistic about Dave Canales and likes that he's young with a strong track record with QBs, per a source close to Young and his reps. https://t.co/TkbVfBbrMc
It will be interesting to see if Dave Canales can handle the set-up in Carolina more successfully than Matt Rhule and Frank Reich.
With Canales expected to land the #Panthers HC gig, interesting to note his former colleague and Seahawks assistant QB coach Kerry Joseph will coach QBs in Mobile at the Senior Bowl next week. Seahawks have an HC opening as well. https://t.co/OLrZUq6xio
I asked former Seahawks WR Bryan Walters about what expected new #Panthers HC Dave Canales does well as a coach via text message: "He's full of energy, running around at practice ... etc. And so compassionate. You can tell he genuinely cares about (you) not only as a player but…
With @JennyDell_ on @CBSSportsHQ: What Dave Canales did for Baker Mayfield and what he has to do now for Bryce Young in Carolina https://t.co/CrW4P8JnRP
Dave Canales: the QB whisperer https://t.co/8pjMQkb8kV
One thing I thought Dave Canales did really well in Tampa: Got Baker Mayfield to play *faster.* Averaged the lowest time to throw of his career, and lowest sack rate since 2018. Will be important for Bryce Young.
Dave Canales got career years out of both Geno Smith and Baker Mayfield, is Bryce Young next? https://t.co/IfynWZ0j4k
Former Seahawk assistant going be entrusted with guiding Bryce Young. Swift climb for Canales who has been coordinator for one season. Leaves Seahawks as one of three jobs still open. https://t.co/HAczTWDsqa
Kinda love this conceptually for Carolina. Canales helped Geno and Baker resurrect their careers. Now works with Bryce Young. More importantly, only three openings left, and Washington’s top candidates (that we know of) are still available. https://t.co/DZSFzyALy3
This is awesome. I thought Canales would be a year away still, but everything I’ve read and heard and seen from him makes me believe he’s got the goods. Might not be an immediate Year 1 leap, but I like this for Carolina https://t.co/1lmMfN8Tan