Fox, Hurney, others may be on chopping block
By Darin Gantt · The Herald
Updated 12/16/07 - 12:22 AM
CHARLOTTE -- If someone tells you they know what's going to happen to the staff of the Carolina Panthers, and his last name's not Richardson, don't lend it much credence.
So far, the team's ownership has refused to comment on the status of coach John Fox, general manager Marty Hurney or anyone else in the building. With the team sitting at 5-8, it's obvious changes are coming, but how far-ranging they are remains to be seen.
Jerry Richardson hasn't spoken publicly since Mike Minter's retirement ceremony in August, and through the team's communications department, has turned down many requests to clear up the questions about the future. No comment's expected until after the season.
So in the absence of concrete information, speculation has flourished. Like Elvis in Memphis, people whisper about Bill Cowher sightings, or wonder if Marty Schottenheimer's ready to commute downtown from his Lake Norman pad.
Players have their own theories, with a decent plurality thinking Fox could keep his job if he offers up a few assistants (special teams coach Danny Crossman tops the list). Others think Fox could still go, bringing about a new era.
And many employees on the football side have conflicting expectations, as well. One who didn't want to speak for attribution said last week he expected many firings, while others think more jobs will be safe than many outside the organization think.
Coaches haven't addressed it to players, and scouts and management have continued to work on next year, since it's all they can do until further notice.
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Panthers Fox, Hurney, others may be on chopping block
Panthers Fox, Hurney, others may be on chopping block
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