Panthers Hire Rob Chudzinski as Offensive Coordinator

by Ray Glier

Filed under: Panthers, NFC South

In his introductory news conference, Ron Rivera went into some detail about how he was going to fix things at quarterback. However, the position he seemed to address with the second-most urgency was tight end. It meant a little something, apparently, because the Charlotte Observer is reporting that Rivera has hired former San Diego tight ends coach Rob Chudzinski as his offensive coordinator.

Here is what Rivera said: "The tight end is by committee. There are three guys there I like and they each have a quality of their own. But if there is a guy out there whether through the draft or free agency or on our roster that can become that guy that does it all of the time, we have to find him. I think that will help us as an offense."

The Chargers have had an above average tight end as part of their offense for years. Antonio Gates was an effective player. Chudzinski has to scheme for the whole offense, but he brings a little something extra to a position the Panthers need to upgrade.

 

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