The Carolina Panthers are starting the 2020s with a new coaching staff and a new philosophy on building a winning team after Ron Rivera was dismissed mid-season and replaced with former Baylor head coach Matt Rhule.

Rhule hasn’t hired any assistants yet, but there are rumors swirling around about several assistant coaches he is considering for spots on the Panthers’ staff.

This tracker will assist you by funneling all the news and rumors in one place.

But first, a brief history lesson.

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The Panthers parted ways with Ron Rivera after their Week 13 loss to Washington and named Perry Fewell the interim coach for the remainder of the 2019 season. David Tepper stated that he would begin the search for a new head coach immediately.

The Panthers finished the regular season with a disappointing 5-11 record and an 8-game losing streak, similar to how their 2018 campaign ended when they lost 7 of their final 8 games en route to a 7-9 finish.

Several coaching candidates were scheduled to interview for the job. Former Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy, Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy and interim head coach Perry Fewell were all interviewed for the job. New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels was scheduled for an interview as well, but the Panthers never made it that far down their list after meeting Rhule at his house in Waco, Texas for an interview on Monday, January 6. Rhule accepted a 7-year, $70 million (including incentives) contract to become the fifth full-time coach in Panthers history the next day. On Wednesday, the Panthers introduced Rhule to the media (and fans) with a press conference.

That’s where we are today.

Rhule hasn’t hired any assistants yet, but he said during his press conference that he wants to hire a ‘diverse, mixed staff’ of assistant coaches who are ‘great teachers’. There is plenty of speculation that Rhule will bring current Baylor defensive coordinator Phil Snow to Charlotte with him. It’s a pretty good guess, because Snow has been Rhule’s defensive coordinator at both Temple and Baylor. The two are well-versed in working together, so there’s a good chance we’ll see Snow in the Carolinas, even if it’s not the cold, white, icy stuff that most people want when they ask for snow.

Ed. Note - Get used to the puns now, because I’m not going to stop.

And now, 400 words later, the reason you clicked on this article. Here’s a tracker to keep up with all the news and rumors surrounding the new coaching staff for the Panthers.

Panthers coaching staff tracker

Jan. 31, 2020: Rhule is hiring Andrew Althoff as the Director of Human Performance. Source: Alaina Getzenberg, Twitter

Jan. 29, 2020: Chase Blackburn is being retained as special teams coordinator.

Jan. 28, 2020: Rhule is expected to move Jake Peetz from running backs coach to quarterbacks coach and hire Brian Angelichio as tight ends coach.

Jan. 24, 2020: Rhule is expected to hire Pat Meyer as offensive line coach and Jason Simmons as secondary coach. Source: Field Yates, Twitter

Jan. 20, 2020: Rhule is expected to hire Frank Okam as an assistant defensive line coach. Okam worked with Rhule at Baylor. Source: David Smoak, Twitter

Jan. 17, 2020: Rhule is expected to hire Phil Snow as defensive coordinator, Frisman Jackson as wide receivers coach and Evan Cooper as cornerbacks coach. Source: David Smoak, Twitter

Jan. 16, 2020: Rhule has interviewed Ben McAdoo and is expected to interview Mike McCoy for the quarterbacks coach position, and could also hire a passing game coordinator. Source: Joe Person, Twitter

Jan. 16, 2020: Rhule is expected to hire Al Holcomb as the team’s defensive run game coordinator. Source: Adam Schefter, Twitter

Jan. 16, 2020: The Panthers have announced Joe Brady as the team’s offensive coordinator. Source: Carolina Panthers, Twitter

Jan 14, 2020: Rhule is expected to hire Joe Brady as his offensive coordinator.

Jan 13, 2020: Rhule is expected to hire Mike Phair as defensive line coach. Source: Stephen Holder, Twitter

Jan 13, 2020: Rhule is expected to retain Chase Blackburn as special teams coordinator. Source: Joe Person, Twitter

Jan 11, 2020: Rhule is expected to hire Kevin Gilbride as tight ends coach and Pat Flaherty as offensive line coach. Source: Alex Marvez, Twitter

Jan. 11, 2020: Rhule has interviewed Chase Blackburn for the special teams coordinator position, which he held for the last two years under Ron Rivera. Source: Alex Marvez, Twitter

Jan. 10, 2020: Rhule is rumored to want LSU passing game coordinator Joe Brady as his offensive coordinator in Carolina. Source: Scott Roussel, Football Scoop

Jan. 9, 2020: Rhule is expected to bring Baylor defensive coordinator Phil Snow and linebackers coach Mike Siravo to the Panthers. They would have the same roles in Carolina as they did at Baylor. Source: Joe Person, Twitter

Jan. 8, 2020: The Panthers host an introductory press conference for new head coach Matt Rhule at the practice bubble at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.

Jan. 7, 2020: The Panthers have hired former Baylor Bears head coach Matt Rhule as the fifth full-time head coach in franchise history.

Dec. 3, 2019: The Panthers have parted ways with Ron Rivera.