Carolina Panthers interestingly make elite Forbes list yet again
The Carolina Panthers are well-represented on the list.
The Carolina Panthers are on a list with exclusive company. Monday, Forbes released their list of the World’s 50 Most Valuable Teams. The Carolina Panthers were firmly entrenched in that list.
They were the 38th-most valuable team, tied with the Houston Rockets. The Panthers have a value of $2.3 billion and an operating income of $62 million. That did not change from last year at all.
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I am pleased that the Carolina Panthers made this list because it speaks to the value they truly do have. People only measure their value by wins and losses. In the grand scheme of the National Football League, they are right to do so. After all, wins and losses are what signifies a season of either great or awful football. However, it also probably speaks to the fact that the Carolina Panthers have a great reputation in terms of merchandising, and respect from around the country.
The National Football League had 26 franchises on this list, more than half of all the teams on this list. In comparison, they had 29 teams on the list last year. It speaks to what a conglomerate of a league it truly is.
As this pertains to the Panthers, it also probably helps that they have star talent on their roster. Players like Cam Newton and Christian McCaffrey undoubtedly bring in a ton of money via merchandise sales and other things. I would say that at the moment, they are two of the most recognizable faces not just on the team but in the NFL.
I would expect Carolina to move up a couple spots on the list next year. Owner David Tepper has made it clear that he wants to win, and it is evident that he is building something special. With a brand-new practice facility set to take shape, in the next couple of years, that should undoubtedly increase the value of the franchise as well. Tepper has wanted to put his own stamp on the Carolina Panthers. It appears that he is finally beginning to do so. Last year was probably a feeling out period for him. Now, he can fully construct the team to how he sees fit.
No matter what their record is, the Carolina Panthers are still extremely valuable. Hopefully, these next couple of years will bring them success. They certainly have a bright future ahead of them.