Marty Hurney is back in charge of the Panthers, but he told reporters on Wednesday afternoon that he will not seek to parlay his interim GM role into the full-time position. But, until the job is filled by another executive, Hurney have will full say over the 53-man roster. He’ll be instrumental in helping to find the team’s new GM, but the organization will not target candidates until after the season is through.
Hurney also believes that he has the trust of owner Jerry Richardson to make both short and long term decisions for the team, including contracts that may extend beyond the 2017 season.
Here’s a look at some more highlights from today’s presser. All links go to Jordan Rodrigue and Joseph Person of the Charlotte Observer on Twitter, unless noted otherwise:
On talks that he is too old or too far removed from the job:
“I wouldn’t come here if I didn’t think I had the energy, the knowledge and the insight it will take to help this organization.” (link)
On whether the firing of Dave Gettleman was a rash decision by the Panthers:
“I can tell you knowing Jerry Richardson, rash decisions aren’t made. It’s about winning games.” (link)
On how he’ll approach the job differently this time:
“I want the analytical part of my brain to take over the emotional part of my brain. Some mistakes may have been due to that.” (link)
On Gettleman:
“Dave Gettleman did a terrific job and I never lost pride in this organization.” (link)