A Los Angeles Chargers coach who has to be feeling stressed about their upcoming offseason plans has been linked to the Carolina Panthers head coaching vacancy. The Panthers made the decision to fire head coach Frank Reich midseason.
Panthers owner David Tepper will want to find a coach to help quarterback Bryce Young take the next step. He might be looking for a coach who has success with Dak Prescott and Justin Herbert.
According to a report by NFL analyst Cam Marino, the Panthers are expected to look into hiring Chargers offensive coordinator Kellen Moore. Moore is considered one of the top young offensive minds in the league.
Source: LAC offensive coordinator Kellen Moore is expected to have a real shot at the Panthers head coaching gig.
The first call will likely go to Ben Johnson, the Lions OC, but Moore figures to be a serious candidate this time around.
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— Cam Marino (@MarinoNFL) December 2, 2023
Moore and the Chargers staff are feeling the hot seat in December. The Chargers have underperformed this season and will likely miss the playoffs as they have a 4-7 record. Head coach Brandon Staley was already on the hot seat before the start of the regular season.
Fans react to Los Angeles Chargers OC being linked to the Panthers
The Chargers’ problems this season haven’t been all on Moore. He would be a great hire for the Panthers, at least for their offense. Here are the best takes of fans on social media reacting to Moore being linked to the Panthers.
Matt Rhule, Frank Reich and potential Kellen Moore lol what a joke 😆
— Mr. Scott (@MrCBScott) December 2, 2023
The next Mike Mcdaniel
— Tarheel_Travels (@Panther__news) December 2, 2023
Wow! I don't hate it, he's a smart dude. What do they have to lose?
— The Archives (@_Kodacrome) December 2, 2023
It’s never ending for Panthers fan 😭💀
— 𝜯𝐫𝜺𝜶𝜾 ☩ 𝑫𝜺𝜶𝜾☧ ₊ ⊹ (@sfckid) December 2, 2023
Rumors of him even taking over the Charger for a test drive at the end of the regular season.
Danielson will do perfectly fine.— RoadDogSpOp (@RoadDogSpOp) December 2, 2023
Poor Bryce young😭😭
— Tyler (@tylerrlarocca) December 2, 2023
Dak is better without him.
So are the Chargers
— dpat (@HalfBaked802) December 2, 2023
Cowboys and Chargers fans hearing this: pic.twitter.com/vTIy5SCAP9
— JT (@GuitaristJT) December 2, 2023
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