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Ellis L. Williams: 4 snaps that show why the Carolina Panthers trust Jeff Nixon to call plays

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SportsCarolinaMonthly
December 16, 2021

Published by
The Charlotte Observer

The Panthers have roster issues that will take at least one offseason to fix. Their offensive line needs a makeover. The future quarterback is unknown and their best player (Christian McCaffrey) hasn’t remained healthy since coach Matt Rhule arrived in Charlotte. Those ailments — plus just one week of practice time — put first-time NFL play-caller Jeff Nixon in a challenging spot Sunday against the Falcons. Experience favored Atlanta as defensive coordinator Dean Peas brought 17 years of NFL coaching expertise to Bank of America Stadium. Yet Nixon and the Panthers’ offense showed promise in th…

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