Panthers: Offensive Coordinator Mike Shula to remain on staff

Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Mike Shula is expected back next season…

One day after suffering a season ending wild card playoff loss to divisional rival New Orleans, the Carolina Panthers players and coaches were moving out from Bank of America Stadium. Coach Ron Rivera, who recently signed a two-year contract extension, will return next season and on Monday he alluded to all of his staff remaining in place minus one.

Defensive coordinator Steve Wilks is lining up multiple interviews with teams in need of a coach. His assumed departure means Rivera will be replacing a defensive coordinator for the second time in two straight seasons. Last year, former Panthers coordinator Sean…