Panthers interviewed former Packers’ HC Mike McCarthy for their head-coaching job after their game against the Colts on Sunday, per league sources. Panthers declined comment on the coaching search.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 23, 2019
According to a report by Adam Schefter at ESPN, the Panthers interviewed former Packers coach Mike McCarthy for their head coach opening on Sunday after their loss to the Colts.
McCarthy first came into the NFL as the wide receivers coach for the Steelers in 1992. He became the head coach for Green Bay in 2006 and lasted all the way until 2018, when he was fired at the end of the season.
McCarthy won a Super Bowl with Aaron Rodgers and compiled a 125-77-2 record during that 13-year run. He fell out of favor after two straight losing seasons, though and his offensive scheme came under heavy criticism before his exit.
Since he was let go, McCarthy has apparently been busy trying to improve his craft. He’s reported to have hired several assistants for a mock staff and has spent the last year self scouting and studying analytics.
McCarthy’s best hope of landing the job may be his Pittsburgh connections, which could give him an advantage over other candidates seeking to impress team owner David Tepper.
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