Carolina Panthers hire Sean McDermott as defensive coordinator
by James Dator on Jan 17, 2011 4:39 PM EST
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PrintAccording to multiple sources from ESPN the Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms naming former Philadelphia Eagles DC Sean McDermott to the same position with the Panthers. In line with the common theme of the Panthers this off-season they saw a guy they liked, moved quickly and locked him up.
For those concerned about McDermott rest assured that this will not be his defense alone, it will be a collaborative effort with head coach Ron Rivera. McDermott and his Jim Johnson training has utilized some of the most creative 4-3 blitzing in the NFL and paired with Rivera who led the NFL's #1 defense in 2010, Panthers fans should be in for a treat in 2011.
We will see a very aggressive style of defense in Carolina for the first time in a while. The prior two seasons under Ron Meeks utilized a very relaxed cover-2 scheme that concentrated on preventing the big play, rather than making plays on defense themselves. I can only imagine what defensive packages we'll see Carolina utilize with Greg Hardy and Everette Brown on 3rd down situations, also Thomas Davis will be more of an 'x-factor' on defense.
I don't know about you, but I think this is a truly fantastic hire.
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Have to pat myself on the back here...
I called this one on the radio show two weeks ago.
DISCLAIMER: I said he would be a candidate for HC, but we still hired him. :-)
"I think that fits right along with what my vision is, and that is to help build this team into a Super Bowl caliber team, win, and sustain that for a period of time." ~Ron Rivera
Good hire
It certainly shows we are going to be extremely aggressive on defense. I’m hoping with Rivera’s tinkering, the red zone debacle that was Mcdermott’s defense last year, won’t show up for us. I think Charles Johnson will do great in McDermott’s scheme.
Only thing that worries me...
is that 31 TD passes allowed last year. That being said, I love this. This is gonna be a defense unlike any we have seen during the Fox Era. God I cannot wait. There better be a season next year or so help me God!
Meeks as secondary coach will help a lot with that
Rivers/McDermott/Meeks are an insanely strong basis for the defense. Once we know who the LB coach will be it will really take shape.
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Can we court Kevin Greene from Green bay once the pack win the SB?
God I’d love to see him donning panther attire again…we’d have the baddest motherfuckers in the league at LB!
He is a 3-4 LB coach right now.
Very different philosophies he coaches than what we need.
by RjTheMetalhead on Jan 17, 2011 4:54 PM EST up reply actions
He was a 4-3 OLB for a year with the Rams.
And still had a 10 sack season.
by RjTheMetalhead on Jan 17, 2011 5:22 PM EST up reply actions
i guess you think Rivera not Rivers, James.
by SerbianPanther on Jan 17, 2011 4:50 PM EST up reply actions
Rivera did stress
that he will heavily involved in the defense. Having a creative guy like Sean McDermott overseen by Rivera looks like a good deal. Synergies can be had!
hellz yeah...
"I think that fits right along with what my vision is, and that is to help build this team into a Super Bowl caliber team, win, and sustain that for a period of time." ~Ron Rivera
I think Rivera will help him improve his timing on blitz calls...
Judging by what most of the Philly fans are saying, it seems like he didn’t have that same sense of timing that Johnson did (although I’d be surprised if he did lol he IS only 36). However, Rivera is really good at getting the timing down, and having all that experience as a fellow DC will only help mcdermott. I just hope he doesn’t pull a Del Rio and have a lights out freshmen year for us, only to get snatched up next offseason!
Didn't have nearly the same quality of personel JJ had either.
Folks don’t listen to those bitter Philly fans.
The credible folks in the philly media are calling this correctly.
McDermott was the scapegoat for the Eagles FO’s failure to adequately address the teams’ defensive personel needs.
Oh I don't doubt that at all
but it’s hard to live up to a guy who had all that experience; He’s in good hands now…
That's why he died so unexpectedly.
God needed him to call blitzes for his team.
"Sometimes the journey is better than the destiny."-John Fox
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by Flowing Willow on Jan 18, 2011 4:39 PM EST up reply actions
if this is for then awsome
i like the idea of having meek(hopefully)/mcdermott/and rivera. we have sam mills III as DL coach and now all we need is linebackers coach. also james are u sure this is accurate? nfl.com says differently
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81dbe993/article/new-broncos-coach-fox-begins-filling-assistant-spots?module=HP_headlines
Only problem...
HE HAS NO SOUL!!!!!!!!! Old ginger snap up there is gonna fry in the SC summer time :p
Yea, training camp is going to be a bitch for him.
Wofford is beautiful, but the practice fields being in that damn bowl are awful. Zero air circulation down there.
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ginger snap .... lmao
"I think that fits right along with what my vision is, and that is to help build this team into a Super Bowl caliber team, win, and sustain that for a period of time." ~Ron Rivera
I saw him called McGinger
In one of the other SBN sites.
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by Jake Humphrey on Jan 17, 2011 4:59 PM EST up reply actions
once the hire is officially official...
those two are going in the glossary
"I think that fits right along with what my vision is, and that is to help build this team into a Super Bowl caliber team, win, and sustain that for a period of time." ~Ron Rivera
ginger snap is great, if I must say so myself...
That’s the one I will officially use.
"I think that fits right along with what my vision is, and that is to help build this team into a Super Bowl caliber team, win, and sustain that for a period of time." ~Ron Rivera
schweet
although at first I was thinking to myself “Wait…ginger snaps are brown though!”, but it rolls of the tongue quite well
lol
"I think that fits right along with what my vision is, and that is to help build this team into a Super Bowl caliber team, win, and sustain that for a period of time." ~Ron Rivera
Hold onto your hats....
Darin Gantt
It doesn’t sound like we’re very far from hearing on OC either. Like Ted Williams said about hitting: wait, wait, wait, quick, quick quick.
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I saw news at BGN :)
And they are wanting Trgovac for DC, lol. I like the hire, more of ‘prospect’ coach who is going to learn few tricks from Rivera. This will be Rivera’s defense.
Denver could do worse...
Trgo wasn’t ever spectacular, but he was decent…if a bit too conservative at times
Yea, Trgo was solid.
It was his pass defense that was the problem. Coupled with a good secondary coach, he would be a very good hire.
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BGN-Bleeding Green Nation blog of Eagles fans ;). Agree about Trgovac as decent and conservative at times.
by SerbianPanther on Jan 17, 2011 4:57 PM EST up reply actions
What do they know of him?
Wasn’t he just their D-line coach?
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From BGN
‘Mike Trgovac is a guy with the kind of background that appeals to me. He was the defensive line coach for Ray Rhodes here in Philly. Trgovac did an excellent job during his stay here. He ran the defense for John Fox and the Panthers for a few years and had good success there. Trgovac is now the line coach for Green Bay and has done a good job with their young players. I like his track record as a line coach and also the fact he’s worked with creative defensive minds like Fox and Capers. The big problem with Trgovac is that he’s currently busy with the Packers. If they win on Sunday he’s going to be busy a couple of more weeks. Do you wait on him? ’
by SerbianPanther on Jan 17, 2011 5:15 PM EST up reply actions
I'll call this one 'satisfactory'
I liked the Bears guy better but the Vikings have done pretty well in ST the past couple years under Murphy as well.
They have had some returns for TD’s NOT called back by penalties which is more than I can say for the Panthers in a LONG time!
San Diego was 2nd in the NFL in sacks (47) and Philadelphia was 10th (39)
Carolina was 20th (31).
Prepare for a lot of blitzing!
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quite simply.....amazing
this is awsome
by pantherpride on Jan 17, 2011 5:01 PM EST up reply actions
nice
Our staff is forming nicely. It makes me excited to see what we will do with player personnel this summer (of course if there is a new CBA)
+8
very happy. he deserved to stay with panthers.
by SerbianPanther on Jan 17, 2011 5:16 PM EST up reply actions
YESSS!!!!!!
I think as a collective, this pic sums up our feelings of how this offseason has gone so far!!!
http://www.cuteboost.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/happy_kitty.jpg
when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth?
by Panther4Life!!! on Jan 17, 2011 5:05 PM EST reply actions
Okay, if anyone didn't already know you were a girl, now they do. :-)
"I think that fits right along with what my vision is, and that is to help build this team into a Super Bowl caliber team, win, and sustain that for a period of time." ~Ron Rivera
I'm a cat
person so I had to go with the pic. And besides, IT"S SO FLUFFY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth?
by Panther4Life!!! on Jan 17, 2011 5:35 PM EST up reply actions
lol
reading your headline, I was like “you’re a cat?” wow … how do you type?
and then I saw the rest…
"I think that fits right along with what my vision is, and that is to help build this team into a Super Bowl caliber team, win, and sustain that for a period of time." ~Ron Rivera
holy crap
barely noticed that, I gotta pay more attention to what I post as the title, LOL
when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth?
by Panther4Life!!! on Jan 17, 2011 5:38 PM EST up reply actions
I didn't see that...
I was away for the weekend on a family emergency, so I didn’t know that you announced you’d do Wes.
I guess you have a chance now, since he’s free from work for the next 6-18 months, depending on the CBA. Go get ’em, Tiger!
"I think that fits right along with what my vision is, and that is to help build this team into a Super Bowl caliber team, win, and sustain that for a period of time." ~Ron Rivera
Sorry about the emergency. =(
But yes, I made a comment about hating the Pats but loving Welker because of my Tech homerism, and just because…
I also threw in some comment about scrolling through open threads with pictures of half-naked girls, so someone was kind enough to post a picture of Welker for me. =) Not a half-naked picture, but it sufficed.
Apparently Skipper is on the fence now...
granted, gonna take this with a grain of salt but it seems like he’s having doubts about going to Denver considering they retained Studesville.
Well
We’ll sure as hell take him back.
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by Jake Humphrey on Jan 17, 2011 5:20 PM EST up reply actions
I'm thinking that they haven't contacted him yet just because JR likes rewarding guys with seniority
I think JR told him that he’s got a home in carolina, but that he should search around and see if he can progress through the coaching world….just my two cents
I just saw Ginger Snap.
That’s great, ha. I mean that in a kind, friendly way, in case McDermott reads this.
stuff 'bout stuff.
by silver82blade on Jan 17, 2011 5:30 PM EST up reply actions
He does look like Ron Howard.
I’m calling him Opie or McGinger.
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by Jake Humphrey on Jan 17, 2011 5:31 PM EST up reply actions
lol
"I think that fits right along with what my vision is, and that is to help build this team into a Super Bowl caliber team, win, and sustain that for a period of time." ~Ron Rivera
I like Opie...
Never thought of him looking like Ron Howard til you brought that up. Well done.
"I think that fits right along with what my vision is, and that is to help build this team into a Super Bowl caliber team, win, and sustain that for a period of time." ~Ron Rivera
Opie would probably be the most PC route...
McDermott: Why the freak do all these CSR fans call me Opie?
Uhh, well you do look like Ron Howard, who played Opie…
McDermott: Oh, okay. Fair enough.
"I think that fits right along with what my vision is, and that is to help build this team into a Super Bowl caliber team, win, and sustain that for a period of time." ~Ron Rivera
Let's snag Singletary away from the Vikings
and we will have the dream team of defensive coaches.
Let’s also hope they hit home runs on the offensive side!
meh
I wish there was a result between i hate it and indifferent… we could have done worse by bringing meeks back as DC but he’s fine at DB coach I guess… McD’s stats are not quite convincing to me and his pairing with Rivera makes me a little less hesitant… but i am excited about blitzing :)
IDK about y'all
but I am freaking stoked about our defense. we have a plethora of coaching on the defensive side of the ball now. holy crap I’m so excited. Jim Johnson’s defense in philly was my favorite defense to watch, and now it is coming to Carolina. I AM STOKED.
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by SouthernPanther on Jan 17, 2011 5:36 PM EST reply actions
I'm excited too.
"I think that fits right along with what my vision is, and that is to help build this team into a Super Bowl caliber team, win, and sustain that for a period of time." ~Ron Rivera
I'm more excited than this guy.
If you can believe that. :D
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by Flowing Willow on Jan 18, 2011 4:42 PM EST up reply actions
Just coming to post that.
We’ve made some damn moves today.
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by Jake Humphrey on Jan 17, 2011 5:38 PM EST up reply actions
Love this hire.... YES
idk about chudz though :(
GSO
"I'd rather jerk off a tiger in a phone booth than draft Cam"
-Mel Kiper, Jr.
I keep thinking:
He can’t possibly be any worse than Jeff Davdison.
"I think that fits right along with what my vision is, and that is to help build this team into a Super Bowl caliber team, win, and sustain that for a period of time." ~Ron Rivera
We need a creative/teaching QB coach
GSO
"I'd rather jerk off a tiger in a phone booth than draft Cam"
-Mel Kiper, Jr.
To that, I keep thinking:
He won’t be any worse than Rip Scherer.
"I think that fits right along with what my vision is, and that is to help build this team into a Super Bowl caliber team, win, and sustain that for a period of time." ~Ron Rivera
very true hahaha
Rip Scherer, Jr.
GSO
"I'd rather jerk off a tiger in a phone booth than draft Cam"
-Mel Kiper, Jr.
I'm interested to see if jay gruden gets a shot at it...
if ever he was to get his chance to prove he’s more than a “HOF” Arena coach, this is it
If Chudz could get one good season of offensive football out of the cleveland browns, I think he can do it here lol
I mean….you’d have to be god to put up consistent success with the new browns :p
I won’t put too much stock into his OC days at Miami, but at least he has experience as a successful playcaller and has a repertoire with Rivera…I think more than anything Rivera’s definitely sticking to his word when he says that he wants the team to be as close to a family as is possible in the NFL. Chemistry is key
+1 to the chemistry
Chemistry and confidence are the biggest things lacking in the Panthers right now IMHO.
Rapport?
The speed with which a coaching staff is being assembled belies the notion that JR thinks a lockout may be coming, doesn’t it?
I mean, the man's a realist; he's not gonna put on the rose colored glasses just cause Goddell does
but he obviously doesn’t want to head into a potential lockout having to worry about anything more than free agents and draft prospects.
Chud has spent the last few years on the San Diego offensive staff
I’m sure he’s honed his skills since his time with cleveland under Norv. A member from BFTB labeled him as “Norv’s right hand man”. Say what you will about Norv the HC but he’s a legit offensive mind.
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by John Chilton on Jan 17, 2011 6:51 PM EST up reply actions
I agree
I like the McDermott hiring but am a little on the fence about Chudzinski. I’ll give him a fair shot, but I thought we could have found better.
However if we retain Skipper and get a great QB coach then that sounds a lot better.
Man All these's hires are making me so happy
I want to DANCE!!!!
http://lol.com.pk/img/images/12399501792l8di551.jpg
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by Panther4Life!!! on Jan 17, 2011 5:42 PM EST reply actions
Oops!!!
This is the dance i want to do.
when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth?
by Panther4Life!!! on Jan 17, 2011 5:42 PM EST up reply actions
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! +1
That dance just about sums up my feelings about these hires. Man! I haven’t seen that vid in forever. I used to have that song as my ringtone and used to drive people crazy!!!
when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth?
by Panther4Life!!! on Jan 17, 2011 5:45 PM EST up reply actions
Haha
It is about the dumbest but most hilarious and addicting video I’ve seen on YouTube other than Power Thirst!
Working under a friend in Rivera is a great place for McDermott to be. The beat writers here in Philly say he interviewed with the Broncos first and was offered the job, but chose to go to Carolina to work under Rivera.
Rivera is the one more or less in charge of the defense and McDermott can continue to learn under him. I can’t think of a better landing spot for him.
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That's why I'm stoked about it...
Can’t pretend that I know much about the eagles, but it does seem like he was a bit out of his element running the show up there by himself….
He was also the victim of high expectations (taking over for Jimmie Johnson, a defensive coaching legend) and less-than-stellar personnel (we have a lot of young guys and late-round picks here).
I’m not too broken up about his departure, but I still think he’s got the chance to be a good coach, and he landed in a good situation (for him.)
DTMWTD
by alcatraz0109 on Jan 17, 2011 6:49 PM EST up reply actions
I'm hearing that a lot too (about the personnel anyways)...
definitely damn near impossible for a 34 yr old to live up to a legend but here’s hoping Rivera will continue the tutelage
I am from the bgn eagles blog and I want you guys to know this young coach is smart and very hard working. No one will doubt his effort. I think Philly made a mistake letting him go. He just did not have much talent to work with. Who besides Mickell, Cole or Samuel, would you consider for your defense? Nobody right? The guy had no talent to work with although we had some good rookies they were both injured and on the IR atthe end of the year. A bunch of FA and 7th rounders as starters. The DT position was ok with Paterson and Dixon, that’s about it. He may have tried TOO hard to compensate but what could anyone expect him to do? Good luck in your rebuilding efforts!
this is reassuring...
so far, most people from the teams we’ve been poaching from have been saying their sad to see their coaches leave…good sign :)
Eh, many people on BGN think he’s a clod who won’t amount to anything, In fact, I’ve only seen a couple people who think his firing was a bad move, and I’m not one of them. His performance wasn’t good in Philly,
That said, he’s only 36 (very, very young for a DC), he’s learned from one of the greatest DCs of our generation, and he could very easily figure things out in a few years.
DTMWTD
by alcatraz0109 on Jan 17, 2011 8:55 PM EST up reply actions
way to burst my bubble :(
I think you’re the first to cross over and kill our spirits lol I mean, it’s the same deal with us and the broncos page….he’s a good defensive coach, but they’re expecting him to light it up offensively (insert joke here).
I think a big reason why we’re really excited is on top of him being young, RIvera has already said that he’s going to have a big hand in the defense, so ginger snap is going to be doing a lot of learning this year….
thank you for your insight, I think most of us are excited with the hire...
oddly enough our DT position is our biggest weakness. But McD will have a Rivera’s guidance and many solid pieces to work with here. At DE we have Charles Johnson (3rd rounder) that had 11.5 sacks this year, Everett Brown (2nd rounder) and Hardy (our 6th round diamond in the rough. A pair of 1st rounders in Beason and Davis, and another 1st rounder in Gamble at CB. We need another corner to pair up with Gamble and 2 new DTs but we’ve always invested our picks into defense (to which he could get the 1st overall pick to work with this year), except for last year’s draft. (a QB and 3 WRs was an anomaly for us.)
Being so young and working under another Jim Johnson guy in Rivera, I think he could have a bright future here.
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by John Chilton on Jan 17, 2011 8:11 PM EST up reply actions
Great info, thanks for sharing with us.
I live in the Philly area and still follow the Eagles and agree with every thing in your post. I think this is a great fit for Sean and think he’ll do well in Carolina. Good luck to you guys also, hopefully the injury bug will be kinder to you guys and your defense can keep pace with the offense.
The Eagles offense put up an incredible show this season. Lotta fun to watch.
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