Panthers agree to terms with Frank Reich to become next head coach

Darin Gantt

CHARLOTTE - The Panthers are trying something new, while going back to the future at the same time.

The team agreed to terms with Frank Reich to be the sixth head coach in franchise history on Thursday, which will make him the first coach here with an offensive background.

And that background, as both a player and a coach, made him an appealing choice.

Frank Reich gives the Panthers