and helped the Panthers win four of their final five games and finish the season 7-9, helping second-year coach Ron Rivera keep his job. Williams finished the season with a flurry, rushing for 210 yards on 21 carries and two touchdowns in
because of it. As we feel like we have guys surrounding him that are poised to have really good years.'' Panthers coach Ron Rivera said part of the reason he promoted Shula to offensive coordinator was because of Shula's relationship with Newton
Ron Rivera didn't anticipate the Carolina Panthers would use their first two draft picks on defensive tackles. Then again, he didn't
went before me.'' Barner worked not only out of the backfield Friday, but also as a kick returner. He caught coach Ron Rivera 's eye both on film before the draft and during Friday's workout. ''It's interesting when you watch him
are four minority head coaches in the league: Cincinnati's Marvin Lewis, Pittsburgh's Mike Tomlin, Carolina's Ron Rivera and Minnesota's Leslie Frazier. The Fritz Pollard Alliance, a group of minority coaches and front-office, scouting
Alex aren't as Peter Schrager earlier tighten up the Carolina Panthers who started to an this year most people thought Ron Rivera was going to be gone that when the last four games saved the job. This draft could go along way in also securing his
that's what can be franchise but. You you know you don't play good he pitched a good defense from the inside out Ron Rivera defense of guys that I don't lose my guru card now. We got to be better on defense and this is a good solid pick inside
rules changes. Commissioner Roger Goodell chose Minnesota's Leslie Frazier, Miami's Joe Philbin, Carolina's Ron Rivera and Atlanta's Mike Smith for the subcommittee, which is chaired by Hall of Fame coach John Madden. The coaches
Updated Oct 29, 2012 6:18 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers coach Ron Rivera said he's ''not concerned'' about his job security following Carolina's latest fourth quarter collapse. NEED A LIGHT
Ron Rivera had four months to ponder what his first words as a head coach would be to his players. It changed daily as the NFL lockout lingered