Report: Pep Hamilton Declines Interview Request from Panthers

Matt Rhule and company are searching for a new offensive coordinator. According to reports, Carolina has interviewed Colts wide receivers coach Mike Groh, Colts running backs coach Scottie Montgomery, Cowboys consultant coach Ben McAdoo, former Washington head coach Jay Gruden and Vikings offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak.

Another name that has been mentioned is Texans’ passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach Pep Hamilton. According to reports, the Panthers requested to interview the Charlotte native, but Hamilton has decided not to meet with the team at this time.

Texans' passing game coordinator-QBs coach Pep Hamilton, who's been requested to interview for Panthers' OC vacancy and isn't expected to meet with them at this time, per league sources, is expected to have other options this offseason, including Houston, depending on HC hire https://t.co/NVtqGsJkzs

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) January 19, 2022

After back to back five-win seasons, all eyes are who Rhule will pick to run the offense next.