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Panthers name Browns assistant Davidson offensive coordinator
Gainesville Sun, FL - 8 hours ago
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -The Carolina Panthers hired Cleveland Browns assistant Jeff Davidson as their offensive coordinator Tuesday.

Davidson, who was the Browns' assistant head coach/offensive line coach, will take over for Dan Henning, who was fired last week.

Carolina also announced that Dave Magazu, who has served as tight ends coach since 2003, will take over as offensive line coach for the Mike Maser, who was also fired last week in a coaching shake up after Carolina finished a disappointing 8-8 and failed to make the playoffs.

Davidson's hiring likely means coach John Fox wants the Panthers to focus on the running game. Before joining Cleveland, the 39-year-old Davidson spent eight seasons as tight ends/assistant offensive line coach with New England. Corey Dillon rushed for 1,635 yards in 2004, when the Patriots won the Super Bowl.

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 03:39:00 GMT

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[Lefty Noob]

So Davidson's off to Carolina to be the offensive coordinator. Who replaces him?

[Notorious C.L.E.]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

So Davidson's off to Carolina to be the offensive coordinator. Who replaces him?

Personally, I don't mind this as a Browns fan. I realize that he was new to playcalling after he took over from Carthon, but he wasn't much better himself. As for hiring an offensive line coach, Alex Gibbs is still unclaimed. Gibbs, as some may know, is an expert at maximizing talent and employing the zone blocking scheme. I'd throw some serious change his way.

Tight ends coach is no problem. The Browns are expected to announce the hiring of Alfredo Roberts, former Cowboys tight end that won two Super Bowls and two National Titles at Miami (FL). As you may remember, he was one of the best blocking tight ends in the league when the Cowboys were racking up rings, which gets me excited at the potential of KWII learning proper fundamentals.