He’s a player’s coach

Being a successful coach is about much more than just picking the right athletes and putting them in a position to succeed. It requires intangible qualities and a strong culture. For all his faults, former coach Ron Rivera is an excellent leader of men and it sounds like Carolina is getting more of the same from Rhule. When he spoke with reporters yesterday about his decision to leave Baylor, what came through was how much he cares about his players. Assuming he keeps the same instincts with this next job, he should be able to win over the locker room and get the Panthers competing from a place of joy and unity. Say what you want about college schemes and their effectiveness at this level. That kind of dynamic is always going to carry over well.

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