Former Players + Fans React to Frank Reich Being Named Panthers Head Coach

The Carolina Panthers have officially announced Frank Reich as the team's new head coach. The decision came after team owner David Tepper, GM Scott Fitterer, and the rest of the front office met with nine candidates for the opening. Three of whom received second meetings - Reich, Steve Wilks, and Kellen Moore.

What do folks think of the hire? Let's take a look.

Steve Smith Sr.

Great job @Panthers and Congrats Frank Reich https://t.co/fRE4iL4CtL
— Steve Smith Sr. (@SteveSmithSr89) January 26, 2023

Tre Boston

C’Mon!! 😤😤 pic.twitter.com/z0e9fWXO1w
— Tre Boston (@TreBos10) January 26, 2023

Jonathan Stewart

Great job Panthers!!!! Solid choice! Welcome Frank Reich! https://t.co/FhEnQ245Ei
— Jonathan Stewart (@Jonathanstewar1) January 26, 2023

Fans

I respect that they hired him bc he’s a former panther and coach but this was not the right move.
— Khardoh (@Khardoh) January 26, 2023

I was sooooo hoping for Coach Wilks-BUT I understand the need 2hire an experienced offense HC given that we will prob. draft a https://t.co/gBOHzSWIW8, 🙏🏼🙏🏼Coach Wilks will be our DC-though I’m not expecting it. I’m hearing a lot of “Falcons” rumors.😢If not him, maybe Fangio?
— TBDB (@tom_donnab) January 26, 2023

welcome back king pic.twitter.com/lXC4k0DWdm
— Sunny Day Real Aesthete (@leaaves) January 26, 2023

As a colts fan I hope he does well there and find success with the Panthers Congrats to Frank finding another opportunity
— Chris Wiederhold (@xeno3646) January 26, 2023

I hope for Steve wilks but I’ll take Frankie
— spoiled breast milk (@Homiedreads1) January 26, 2023

rlly wanted Wilks tbh but it’s ok
— Carlos® (@DiamondsLos) January 26, 2023

This Colts fan will be rooting for him to succeed. A good man and a good coach. Hope Carolina does a better job finding him a QB than Indy did.
— Daniel (@DPBogle) January 26, 2023

This is the best move Tepper has made thus far. Competent coaching will make such a world of difference
— 𝕵𝖚𝖉𝖆𝖘 𝖜𝖆𝖘 𝖋𝖔𝖗𝖌𝖎𝖛𝖊𝖓 (@graysonroyal) January 26, 2023

Wilks should of been it. He had that under-talented team playing hard for him. Wow
— Sergio (@sergio_dc07) January 26, 2023

Please give Wilks the bag to stay as DC!
— jesse (@JseBck) January 26, 2023

Be great frank. You weren't the problem in indy. Lair him with the right qb you'll pretty much get a top 10 offense
— DropStepPapi (@Killa_Kanseco) January 26, 2023

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