The Facts:
HC Ron Rivera is staying with the Panthers, but at least one of his assistant coaches is leaving. RBs coach John Settle has been relieved of his duties, a league source said Tuesday.
Reported by the Charlotte Observer
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
The departure comes three days after Panthers owner Jerry Richardson met with Rivera and decided to retain him for a third season. Rivera fired special teams coordinator Brian Murphy during the season and promoted assistant special teams coach Richard Rodgers. Offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski and defensive coordinator Sean McDermott will be remain in their current roles, sources told Observer staffer Joe Person, who added, however, there likely will be additional staff changes following the Panthers' 7-9 season – their fourth in a row without a playoff berth. ... Despite franchise rushing leader DeAngelo Williams getting benched and Jonathan Stewart missing seven games with ankle injuries in 2012, the Panthers finished ninth in the league in rushing with 130.5 yards a game. Of the eight teams ranked higher than Carolina in rushing, six made the playoffs.
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