Should Ron Rivera be considered for Coach of the Year honors?

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It was not all that long ago the Panthers were in the midst of a six game losing streak. It was at that time people/fans (some who write for this site included) began calling for head coach Ron Rivera to be replaced. The team was in shambles, injuries and bad play calling/execution were factors in the team's poor play. Fast forward to the wild card round of the playoffs and now the Panthers are in the midst of a four game win streak, with momentum building. So the question has arisen:

Should Ron Rivera be considered for Coach of the Year honors?

Grab the mic and tell us your thoughts.