4 ‘offensive gurus’ who could be the next Panthers HC

With the Carolina Panthers’ 2022 season coming to a close, the inevitable questions surrounding the team’s head-coaching job have begun to emerge. In fact, we might have our first beat on the search—courtesy of NFL Network insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.

“The turnaround has positioned [Steve] Wilks, 53, as a strong candidate for the full-time job,” noted the report, which was published on Sunday morning. “He’s well-regarded and liked within the building. However, Carolina still intends to go through a full search process that also includes other in-demand candidates. Owner David Tepper’s top priorities have been solidifying the quarterback position and the offense, so expect the Panthers to interview all of the rising offensive gurus. If Wilks is going to get the job, he’ll need to sell his plan for that side of the ball, too. Tepper also respects Wilks’ leadership traits, which is a huge part of the job.”

And if this is signaling an all-out search for the league’s top offensive minds, who are some of the people who fit that bill? Here is a list of four candidates that could make sense in this potentially broad search.