eh, I get that people are a bit adrift at trying to figure out a broad organizational vision in the wake of Gettleman's departure, but the Panthers are very very very very far from doomed.
given the situation of Gettleman's departure, after Danny Morrison, Brandon Beane, some of the coaching staff, scout departures, etc., it makes a ton of sense to bring back Hurney in an interim capacity.
and calling him incompetent or clueless is laughable really. yes he had major flaws as a GM, but he knows the business, knows the league, and knows how to build an organization.
hell, majority of the scouting staff, both college and pro departments, were hired by Marty Hurney. Gettleman didn't make any changes first year he was on the job, and the organization was the better for it. these people have 15+ years in Panthers football ops, and many of them are getting hired around the league in leadership roles. director of personnel with Titans, co-director of personnel with Seahawks, numerous scouts around the league.
he's hired people, helped them develop their skillsets, and prepared them for leadership roles. in fact, I wouldn't be surprised at all if at the end of the season, Hurney is kicked up to a non-football ops exec role, and someone already with the organization ascends to GM.
