The NFL world has one pretty-unanimous name on their mind for the Carolina Panthers’ next head coach. The Panthers fired Frank Reich in his first season with the team on Monday morning after a 1-10 start with rookie quarterback Bryce Young.
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Reich tried a few moves this season to get the offense humming. He took back the playcalling duties before their contest against the Dallas Cowboys. The Panthers have scored 20 points in total in the two games since Frank resumed play-calling responsibilities.
Many fans and analysts think the Panthers will go after an offensive-minded coach to save Young’s career in Carolina.
NFL world thinks Ben Johnson will be the Panthers’ next coach
Many fans and analysts speculated Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson will be the Panthers’ next head coach. Reports came out during the Panthers search in January that owner David Tepper was a fan of Johnson.
The 37-year-old coach has been highly successful with the Lions offense since taking the offensive coordinator gig in 2022. Johnson has helped to resurrect quarterback Jared Goff’s career and is a significant reason why the Lions are atop the NFC North standings this season
Fans and pundits took to X to suggest Johnson will be the Panthers’ next head coach. Here are the best takes of fans thinking Johnson will replace Reich.
Ben Johnson to Carolina seems like it’s a done deal if he accepts https://t.co/xFQ20mk29h
— Not Chris Tabor (@NotChrisTabor) November 27, 2023
Who will be the Carolina Panthers' next HC?
Ben Johnson (+500)
Jim Caldwell (+600)
Jim Harbaugh (+700)
Ejiro Evero (+700)
Eric Bieniemy (+900)
Brian Johnson (+900)
Mike Macdonald (10/1)
Bill Belichick (12/1)
Thomas Brown (12/1)
Bobby Slowik (14/1)
Dan Quinn (14/1)
Jerod Mayo…— Jaime Eisner (@JaimeEisner) November 27, 2023
Ben Johnson a panther i fear
— Neal (@ericgrayfan) November 27, 2023
"The fans are excited and they're hoping they get Ben Johnson next year..
David Tepper is a proud owner and he clearly doesn't have the patience" ~ @Sheena_Marie3 #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/SPdyXDKOMs
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) November 27, 2023
Lions OC Ben Johnson is the favorite to be named next coach of Panthers at 5/1. Former Lions coach Jim Caldwell is 2nd at 6/1. Jim Harbaugh at 7/1 … At the bottom, Deion Sanders at 50/1, per @betonline_ag
— Paula Pasche (@paulapasche) November 27, 2023
Ben Johnson going to the Panthers
— Delusional Detroit Lion Fan (@DelusionalLion) November 27, 2023
Ben Johnson the Carolina panthers should calling you soon
— Jaquan🤟🏾 (@_QUAN_X) November 27, 2023
Panthers need to offer Ben Johnson a good contract.
— LV (@LV2XLV) November 27, 2023
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