5 Top Head Coaching Candidates for the Carolina Panthers
Zack Cook
Host · Writer
Miami Dolphins Offensive Coordinator Frank Smith
The Miami Dolphins offense exploded in 2023, and a big reason for that is the creativity that Frank Smith and Mike McDaniels have brought to the table. As a result, Smith is going to get head coaching interviews this winter and is already on the list of candidates being requested for an interview by the Panthers. Can an offensive mind like Smith elevate Bryce Young's status?
Detroit Lions Offensive Coordinator Ben Johnson
One of the trendy names in the head coaching market is Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. He's building a track record as an innovative offensive mind, and that's made his name pop up for multiple job openings. With Bryce Young at the helm in Carolina, pairing him with a coach like Johnson makes a ton of sense.
Cincinnati Bengals Offensive Coordinator Brian Callahan
Brian Callahan has been the Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator since 2019. He's found success with Joe Burrow, and a lot of signs point to him being able to do the same with Bryce Young, even if it's to a smaller magnitude. Callahan is a definite name to watch in the mix for the Panthers' next head coach.
Houston Texans Offensive Coordinator Bobby Slowik
Bobby Slowik is part of the Kyle Shanahan coaching tree from San Francisco. Slowik was with the 49ers from 2017-2022, with four of those years being in an offensive role. In 2023, Slowik was hired as the Houston Texans offensive coordinator, and he's found a lot of initial success alongside rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud. Can Slowik get the same out of Bryce Young?
Baltimore Ravens Offensive Coordinator Todd Monken
Todd Monken returned to the NFL in 2023 after winning back-to-back national titles as the offensive coordinator of the Georgia Bulldogs. Monken is on the Baltimore Ravens coaching staff in 2023 as their offensive coordinator, and has found a lot of success in his return to the NFL. Monken is an interesting candidate in the mix to be the Carolina Panthers' next head coach.
Miami Dolphins Offensive Coordinator Frank Smith
The Miami Dolphins offense exploded in 2023, and a big reason for that is the creativity that Frank Smith and Mike McDaniels have brought to the table. As a result, Smith is going to get head coaching interviews this winter and is already on the list of candidates being requested for an interview by the Panthers. Can an offensive mind like Smith elevate Bryce Young's status?
Detroit Lions Offensive Coordinator Ben Johnson
One of the trendy names in the head coaching market is Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. He's building a track record as an innovative offensive mind, and that's made his name pop up for multiple job openings. With Bryce Young at the helm in Carolina, pairing him with a coach like Johnson makes a ton of sense.
