Avast ye! Hayden Hurst be not surprised that them landlubbers, the Panthers, be given Frank Reich the ol' heave-ho amidst their calamitous season. He speaks of how the scallywags move forward.
2023-11-28
Arr, Carolina Panthers' scurvy dog, Hayden Hurst, confesses that the scallywag Frank Reich's walkin' the plank did take 'im by surprise! Yet, with a cursed 1-10 start, the message was clear as the black spot!
The firing of Frank Reich as the head coach of the Carolina Panthers came as a surprise to tight end Hayden Hurst. With a dismal 1-10 record, Hurst knew that a change could be imminent. He was caught off guard by the finality of it, but believed that something was going to happen. Hurst expressed his respect for Reich, but acknowledged that sometimes a great message doesn't translate into wins. He hopes that a new coach will bring momentum and a fresh start for the team.Reich had a successful tenure with the Indianapolis Colts before joining the Panthers, but his past accomplishments couldn't save him from being fired. Owner David Tepper didn't like what he saw, especially with the team having the worst record in the NFL. Reich's firing after the loss to the Titans marked the first time since the 1970 merger that a coach was fired in back-to-back seasons.
In addition to Reich, the Panthers also parted ways with assistant head coach/running backs coach Duce Staley and quarterbacks coach Josh McCown. Special teams coordinator Chris Tabor will serve as the interim head coach.
Despite the difficult circumstances, Hurst and his teammates are looking ahead to the remaining six games of the season. They are playing for pride and refuse to give up. Hurst believes that everyone on the offensive side of the ball shares the blame for the team's struggles, including himself. He hopes that they can all improve and be better moving forward.
Hurst sees a silver lining in the situation, as he hasn't witnessed anyone giving up. He hopes that his teammates continue to fight and show pride in themselves as the regular season comes to a close.
The future of the Panthers lies in finding a new head coach who can groom rookie quarterback Bryce Young and revitalize the team. Until then, Hurst wants his teammates to keep fighting and finish the season strong.