Bernie Parmalee
Running Backs Coach, Carolina Panthers (CAR).
Quick Facts
- Role: Running Backs Coach
- Team: Carolina Panthers (CAR)
- NFL experience: Not listed
- Reports to: Dave Canales (Head Coach)
- Coaching tree: see Coaching Trees
Background
Bernie Parmalee is in his first season with the Carolina Panthers as the team's running backs coach after most recently serving in the same role for the Jacksonville Jaguars the previous three seasons (2021-23). Parmalee played nine seasons as a running back in the NFL (1992-2000) and shortly thereafter began his coaching career with the Miami Dolphins in 2002. Parmalee brings 15 years of NFL coaching experience to Carolina having spent time on staff with the Jaguars (2021-23), Falcons (2018-20), Raiders (2015-17), Chiefs (2010-12) and Dolphins (2002-04).
Scheme & Fantasy Angle
Parmalee coaches the running backs, the room whose snap counts and touch distribution directly determine the Panthers' backfield fantasy value.