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Carolina Panthers: Takeaways from Carolina vs. New Orleans

By Horran Cameron

Oct 16, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz (3) gestures after his 54-yard field goal with :16 seconds left against the Carolina Panthers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints won 41-38. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz (3) gestures after his 54-yard field goal with :16 seconds left against the Carolina Panthers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints won 41-38. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 2, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera on the field prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera on the field prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

Ron Rivera on the hot seat?

Carolina’s only way of making the playoffs will be to win the rest of their NFC South Division games. Some people may think that Ron Rivera’s coaching job being questioned is far-fetched. Keep in mind, we are talking about the NFL.

Yes, Rivera coached the Carolina Panthers to a Super Bowl last season. Yes, Carolina’s starting quarterback has been injured this season. However, these two things have little to do with the defense. Luke Kuechly has been playing every game this season and continues to play at a high level despite Carolina having a 1-5 record.

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Unfortunately, professional sports have a culture where the head coach is on the chopping block when their team does not play well; whether they deserve to be fired or not.

I do not think that Rivera deserves to be fired. However, if Carolina does not make the playoffs do not be surprised if there is a new coach next season.

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