(Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports) Matt Rhule
Matt Rhule was fully aware of the big job he took on when agreed to become head coach of the Carolina Panthers. Owner David Tepper bet big on the former Baylor man to lead the organization back to prominence with a seven-year, $60 million deal to prise him away from the college system. But even though his first year at the helm only came with a 5-11 record, there were plenty of encouraging signs.