Carolina Panthers: David Tepper wants change, and organization needs it
The Carolina Panthers owner wants to win , and win soon.
Monday, Scott Fowler of the Charlotte Observer put together a tremendous piece. It was an interview with David Tepper, and touched on the opinions of several topics. To Fowler’s credit, the Carolina Panthers owner was very candid, and you could tell the answers were authentic and not just some rehashed media answers. One particular segment of the interview was very revealing.
As we all know, the Carolina Panthers 2019 season has not gone as planned. There have been a lot of good things. There have also been a lot of bad things. Starting with the obvious, the injury to quarterback Cam Newton and the bad handling of it certainly made the organization look bad. Aside from just that, this season has been painfully frustrating. Despite great years from the likes of Christian McCaffrey, DJ Moore, and even Greg Olsen, the Panthers have not been able to get the job done. Everybody hates losing, and that includes the Panthers owner.
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In reading this interview, I got the sense that changes might be coming for the Panthers in the near future. Without divulging too much into this topic, changes need to be made. We have seen this same song and dance play out for the past couple years. Now, there needs to be action. Tepper has had two years to evaluate the Carolina Panthers. As we approach the third season of his tenure, I would certainly expect changes. There has been too much inconsistency over the past couple of years to warrant otherwise.
As he told Fowler, he will not put up with losing in the long-term. This is what makes me think that changes will be made. Tepper has been very clear that he wants a winning team. Coming from the Pittsburgh Steelers, I would expect nothing less from him. In Pittsburgh, they were all about success and had a commitment to excellence.
"My biggest takeaway? Tepper’s continued use of the word “mediocrity,” and how frustrated it makes him. He said he understood why Panthers fans would be frustrated, too, especially if they’ve watched seasons like this one unfold for so many years."
I see the Carolina Panthers looking different next year. I’m not sure how they will be different yet. There are a lot of areas to focus on and a lot of ways they can improve. However, I do expect that this Panthers team will have a new look next year. It will be a lot of fun to watch this offseason unfold. Buckle your seatbelts, it is going to be a wild ride.