The Carolina Panthers are in some unknown territory being 7-0, and head coach Ron Rivera know he’s got to keep the team moving without the any distractions.
Being a former player for legendary Bears coach Mike Ditka, Rivera has a few inspirational quotes up his sleeve from his old skipper.
“A couple times I’ve quoted coach Ditka about trying to keep these guys focused, about rallying around each other, about being careful about being put on a pedestal,” Rivera said, via Bill Voth of Black and Blue Review. “Back then it was wise and I think it’s wise.