Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper made the decision to fire head coach Ron Rivera after Week 13 rather than at the end of the year so he could get a jump on finding his replacement.
The Panthers have reportedly looked at traditional candidates like former Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy and New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, but it seems as though the franchise may be willing to take a risk as well.
According to multiple reports, the Panthers have planned to speak with Baylor’s Matt Rhule and Northwestern’s Pat Fitzgerald.