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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/05/13/12/1j28MR.St.138.jpeg|525CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 23: Coach Ron Rivera of the Carolina Panthers celebrates as time expires in a win over the Oakland Raiders at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Carolina defeated Oakland 17-6. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/05/13/12/1qwEg5.St.138.jpeg|415NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 30: Head Coach Ron Rivera of the Carolina Panthers yells at an official during a game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 30, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Panthers defeated the Saints 44-38. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/05/13/12/rlZ9C.St.138.jpeg|525NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 30: Head Coach Ron Rivera of the Carolina Panthers congratulates the offensive line on the bench during a game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 30, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Panthers defeated the Saints 44-38. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/05/13/12/1bOduc.St.138.jpeg|484Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera talks with members of the defense during first-quarter action vs the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, Sunday, December 30, 2012. The Panthers defeated the Saints, 44-38. (Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/MCT)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/05/13/11/1p6iTE.St.138.jpeg|525Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera talks with linebacker Luke Kuechly the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, Sunday, December 30, 2012. The Panthers defeated the Saints, 44-38. (Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/MCT)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/05/13/11/vS7n1.St.138.jpeg|410Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera watches the team warmup prior to action vs the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday, December 30, 2012 in New Orleans, LA. The Panthers defeated the Saints 44-38. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/05/13/11/JNLaO.St.138.jpeg|478Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera watches a replay during first quarter action vs the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday, December 30, 2012 in New Orleans, LA. The Panthers defeated the Saints 44-38. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/05/13/11/bnxL1.St.138.jpeg|420Carolina Panthers' head coach Ron Rivera describes how his team improved over the season at a brief news conference following the final team meeting of the season in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Dec. 31, 2012. If Rivera does not return as Carolina's coach after a second straight losing season, he can at least take pride in the fact this his players never quit on him, even rallying from 11-points down, on the road, in a low-stakes season finale, to beat the Saints 44-38 on Sunday. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/05/13/17/90sdv.St.138.jpeg|525(L-R) Carolina Panthers (67) center Ryan Kalil and head coach Ron Rivera talk prior practice on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/05/13/13/1shslJ.St.138.jpeg|525(Center) Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera talks with officials prior to the team's game vs the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, December 23, 2012 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/05/13/13/uv7hX.St.138.jpeg|485Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera disputes a roughing call with referee Jerome Boger (23) while playing the Oakland Raiders in the first half at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, December 23, 2012, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Carolina Panthers defeated the Oakland Raiders, 17-6. (David Foster III/Charlotte Observer/MCT)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/05/13/13/i4dyJ.St.138.jpeg|400Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera, left, talks with Jeff Byers, right, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/05/13/13/4CCYn.St.138.jpeg|412Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera acknowledges fans as he walks off the field after the Panthers defeated the Oakland Raiders 17-6 in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/05/13/12/Uc9dH.St.138.jpeg|414Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera talks with strong safety Charles Godfrey (30) prior to NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Oakland Raiders in Charlotte, NC Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/05/13/16/tUZfn.St.138.jpeg|499Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera greets Carolina Panthers' Thomas Davis (58) during warmups prior to playing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL on September 2, 2012. David T. Foster III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/05/13/16/XpVwz.St.138.jpeg|470Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera applauds his team as they exit the field at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC following their victory over the New Orleans Saints 35-27 on Sunday, September 16, 2012. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/05/13/16/a7HoT.St.138.jpeg|525Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera smiles as Philadelphia Eagles fans yell to him as he entered Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA on Monday, November 26, 2012. The Panthers defeated the Eagles 30-22. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/05/13/16/3CUCQ.St.138.jpeg|479Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera walks along the team's sideline during second quarter action vs the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. on Sunday, December 2, 2012. The Chiefs defeated the Panthers 27-21. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/05/13/15/iXvaZ.St.138.jpeg|517(L-R) Charlotte Panthers head coach Ron Rivera and Denver Broncos head coach John Fox talk prior to NFL action at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC on Sunday, November 11, 2012. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/05/13/15/1n0KNX.St.138.jpeg|525(L-R) Denver Broncos head coach John Fox and Charlotte Panthers head coach Ron Rivera embrace prior to NFL action at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC on Sunday, November 11, 2012. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/05/13/15/EkB2N.St.138.jpeg|525Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera and Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll talk at midfield during warmups prior to playing at Bank of America Stadium October 7, 2012. David T. Foster III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/05/13/15/zw7Lm.St.138.jpeg|484CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 09: (L-R) Head coach Ron Rivera of the Carolina Panthers talks to head coach Mike Smith of the Atlanta Falcons before their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/05/13/15/19xVxy.St.138.jpeg|407Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera looks on during warmups prior to playing the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012. David T. Foster III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/05/13/15/Xqcvs.St.138.jpeg|478Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera yells instructions to his team during third quarter action vs the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC on Sunday, December 9, 2012. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 30-20. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/05/13/14/beP4q.St.138.jpeg|525Carolina Panthers (59) linebacker Luke Kuechly and head coach Ron Rivera stand along the team's sideline during a break in third quarter action vs the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC on Sunday, December 9, 2012. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 30-20. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/05/13/14/8O8gZ.St.138.jpeg|452Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera directs his players while playing against the San Diego Chargers in the first half at Qualcomm Stadium on December 16, 2012. The Panthers won 31-7. David T. Foster III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/05/13/14/2OdC5.St.138.jpeg|504Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera (left) and San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner talk at the end of their game at Qualcomm Stadium on December 16, 2012. The Panthers won 31-7. David T. Foster III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/05/13/14/1o8Qoy.St.138.jpeg|525Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera, left, shakes hands with Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith after an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/05/13/13/JzQlX.St.138.jpeg|415FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2012, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Romeo Crennel, left, and Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera talks following an NFL football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The Panthers fired GM Marty Hurney after a 1-5 start. At that time, Rivera said he was told by owner Jerry Richardson the team needs to be "trending upward" the rest of the season. The Panthers are 3-4 since, including an impressive win over the Falcons. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley, File)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/05/13/16/13d8uW.St.138.jpeg|266The Carolina Panthers huddle around head coach Ron Rivera following practice on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/05/13/16/q5HtI.St.138.jpeg|525Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera shares a laugh with Carolina Panthers' Ryan Kalil (67) at Tuesday morning practice during Carolina Panthers training camp at Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC on August 7, 2012. David T. Foster III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/05/13/16/tUZfn.St.138.jpeg|499Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera greets Carolina Panthers' Thomas Davis (58) during warmups prior to playing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL on September 2, 2012. David T. Foster III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/05/13/16/XpVwz.St.138.jpeg|470Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera applauds his team as they exit the field at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC following their victory over the New Orleans Saints 35-27 on Sunday, September 16, 2012. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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