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CHARLOTTE – Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera called misconduct allegations against team owner Jerry Richardson “serious” Monday but said the team will “go forward” as it pushes toward the NFL playoffs.
“I know the allegations are serious,” Rivera said near the start of his regular Monday news conference. “Everybody should be heard and listened to and respected. At the end of the day, who am I to judge? We need to have all the answers. We are still here to play football.”
At 10-4, the Panthers are tied with the New Orleans Saints for first place in the NFC South with two games remaining.
A Sports Illustrated story published Sunday listed numerous workplace misconduct settlements made by the Panthers and Richardson, who later Sunday revealed that he plans to sell the team he has owned since its inception in 1993. The NFL is investigating the allegations.
Rivera said he will reserve his feelings on the allegations until the investigation is over, but he added that the claims are “very serious, and I don’t want to cast any doubt on anything until the investigation is complete.”
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Rivera said he talked to Richardson Sunday.
“He was terrific in terms of our conversation,” Rivera said, but he declined to comment specifically on what was discussed.
Rivera added he discussed the situation with players Monday and said none asked questions.
He said he hopes the team, after a probable sale, will remain in Charlotte.
“I believe this organization has had a tremendous impact on the Carolinas,” Rivera said. “It has truly helped the growth of this city and community. It’s been a source of pride and goodwill, and I’d like to see it continue.
“It’s a great community and a very supportive fan base. They’ve been here for me and this football team.”
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