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Scott Turner Embraces new role as Offensive Coordinator - PantherFan007 - 12-06-2019
It must be a little strange to replace your father, but here goes nothing lol
https://www.panthers.com/news/scott-turner-embracing-the-opportunity-to-call-plays-for-the-first-time
CHARLOTTE – In the wake of Ron Rivera’s departure, quarterbacks coach Scott Turner became offensive coordinator while his dad transitioned to a special assistant for interim head coach Perry Fewell.
A father turning over play-calling duties to his son midseason? You don’t see that every day.
“Yeah, I don’t know if it’s ever happened. It’s a very unique situation,” Turner said. “But it is what it is, I have to be ready to embrace it.”
The 37-year-old Turner got his first job in the NFL on Rivera’s initial staff in Carolina as a quality control coach. He expressed his respect for Rivera and thanked him for that shot to get his foot in the door.
Turner, a former quarterbacks coach and wide receivers coach, has now been thrust into the coordinator role. It’ll be his first ever chance to call plays.
“It is a big opportunity,” Turner said. “People have just told me to be myself. Basically, call what you think is going to work.”
Yup. Don’t overcomplicate it. Trust your training and your instincts. Heck, you've got 40 seconds to get the call in.
It's a lot of added responsibility, but Fewell is excited to see what Turner can do.
“You can see the innovation in his mind of what he would like to do and what he saw when he saw a defense and the kind of mismatches he thought he could create,” Fewell said. “I think he has groomed himself through the years of being with his dad.
“I think Scott will be himself when he calls the game on Sunday, and if he needs help from his dad, his dad is there.”
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Norv will remain up in the coaches’ box during Sunday’s game against the Falcons. Scott will remain on the sideline. Scott has been communicating the plays to the quarterbacks all year, and that will also continue.
“I’m comfortable down there, my communication with Kyle is good and I like to be able to speak directly to him,” Turner explained.
Quarterback Kyle Allen and Turner have had a strong relationship since Day One. They first met at Allen’s pro day, and when Allen went undrafted, Turner convinced the Panthers to bring him in.
“Scott went out on a limb and found me and told the people here to bring me here. I’m thankful for that,” Allen said. “He was the one who said, ‘Hey, this guy on the board right here, he might have something.’ Scott is always going to be my guy. I’m excited about the opportunity he has.
“He understands the gravity of the situation and the opportunity he’s been given. And he’s prepared for it. Everyone in the offensive room has a lot of confidence in him.”
Will Turner put his own unique stamp on the offense this week?
“I guess we’ll see,” Turner said.
And as for the future, he’s not thinking too far ahead.
He’s more concerned about finding whatever formula works to get the ball in the end zone so Carolina can snap this four-game losing skid.
“I’m trying to do anything in my power to get us to go out there and score points and gain yards,” Turner said. “That’s my job.
I’m going to do the best I can at it. Whatever happens, happens after that.”
RE: Scott Turner Embraces new role as Offensive Coordinator - PantherFan007 - 12-06-2019
Not sure what exactly to expect from Scott, but I do like his answer (on the video at the bottom of the link) that it isn't hard for him to "be his own man" when calling plays.
RE: Scott Turner Embraces new role as Offensive Coordinator - Hobbit99 - 12-07-2019
NOW.... If we only had Ike and Tina.....we would have em all.!
RE: Scott Turner Embraces new role as Offensive Coordinator - Firstchance - 12-07-2019
Just a matter of time before all the Turner's and their relatives are gone...and Marty too.
RE: Scott Turner Embraces new role as Offensive Coordinator - PantherFan007 - 12-07-2019
(12-07-2019, 01:07 AM)Hobbit99 Wrote: NOW.... If we only had Ike and Tina.....we would have em all.!
I have truly missed your sense of humor, my friend
RE: Scott Turner Embraces new role as Offensive Coordinator - PantherFan007 - 12-07-2019
(12-07-2019, 10:18 AM)Firstchance Wrote: Just a matter of time before all the Turner's and their relatives are gone...and Marty too.
What's sad is that we are currently being "coached" by folks who probably wouldn't even be third string coaches on most teams.
RE: Scott Turner Embraces new role as Offensive Coordinator - Hobbit99 - 12-10-2019
You're right..... Bunch of freakin rookie misfits.
Time for a change. Get behind the movement.
Fire 'em.... FIRE 'EM ALL.!!!
And Hurney..??? What a sad excuse for a GM..
Get behind the movement...
Fire the GM... FIRE HURNEY.!!