Owner David Tepper closed the deal. Known for being able to get exactly what he wants – and having the bankroll to back it up – Tepper landed the Carolina Panthers new head coach before his candidate completed a full slate of interviews. Highly sought after by the New York Giants and others, Matt Rhule is set to become the fifth coach in team history and first with an offensive background.
Building a strong resume by turning around two collegiate programs – Baylor and Temple – in a short amount of time, Rhule had both playing in their respective conference championship games in just a few short years.