New Carolina Panthers senior assistant Jim Caldwell has only had two chances as a head coach in the NFL, leading the Indianapolis Colts from 2009 to 2011 and the Detroit Lions from 2014 to 2017. But even though more head coaching opportunities haven’t materialized, it doesn’t sound like he’s too concerned.
During an interview this week, Jim Calwell acknowledged that he would like to have another opportunity as a head coach, but he isn’t angry it hasn’t happened.
“You know, to be honest with you, I’ve never looked at it that way,” Caldwell said according to Darin Gantt of the Carolina Panthers team website. “And oftentimes, people will look at it from the outside and voice their opinions about whether I should be here or there. But the fact of the matter is, I really think the Lord kind of has a plan. And you know, you’d love to have gotten an opportunity. But, you know, at this stage of the game, I’m appreciative of where I am. It’s never been difficult for me. First of all, I’ve had a great career. I’ve had two opportunities. Very few guys get three. But that’s the way of the National Football League. So I’m thankful, grateful for the opportunities that I’ve had.”
It sounds like Caldwell is ready to make the most of his opportunity in Carolina.
