Official Site of the Panthers · Jan 22, 2018
Addison: Washington can have greater impact beyond D-line
CHARLOTTE – Defensive end Mario Addison saw it coming, and he wasn’t the only one.
When it became obvious that Carolina defensive coordinator Steve Wilks was a hot commodity among teams looking for a new head coach, all signs pointed to defensive line Eric Washington as the logical replacement.
Wilks secured the head coaching gig he coveted, landing the job with the Arizona Cardinals – the last vacancy to be filled during this coaching carousel.
Panthers brass, meanwhile, secured a future with Washington weeks ago, signing him to a contract that triggered a promotion to defensive coordinator if Wilks were to leave.
It was a smart move, and one that was celebrated by Addison and many others.