Panthers coach Frank Reich suddenly retakes play-calling duties after team’s latest loss

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Just a few short weeks ago, Carolina Panthers coach Frank Reich decided to relinquish play-calling duties amid the team's struggles on the offensive side of the football.

The Panthers fell to 1-8 last Thursday, but this week, Reich announced that he would once again assume the responsibility of calling the offensive plays during games. Carolina's offensive coordinator, Thomas Brown, handled the play-calling duties for the past handful of games.

Carolina had a 1-2 record during Brown's brief stint as the team's play caller, but the offense only managed to score two touchdowns over those three games.

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Then-Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich stands on the sideline in the first half against the New England Patriots, Nov. 6, 2022, in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

The Panthers got off to an 0-6 start this season with Reich calling the plays.

Under Reich, Carolina's offense went from averaging just under 295 yards and 16.3 points per game to 237.3 yards, 16.3 first downs and 11.3 points per game in three games with Brown calling the shots.

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The Panthers are 30th in the NFL in offense and 29th in scoring entering Week 11. 

"This is not about Thomas, this is about me and the team," Reich said Wednesday. "I’m in this position I’m in because of my years of being a successful offensive coordinator and play caller. We have eight games left, and I want to give my full attention and do everything I can do to help the offense take the next step."

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