8 primary head coaching targets for the Carolina Panthers in 2023
By Dean Jones
Carolina Panthers should target Sean Payton
David Tepper has been known to make a splash or two. While this hasn’t come with much to cheer on the field, this ambition could see one of the NFL’s richest owners look toward Sean Payton as a potential replacement for Matt Rhule in 2023.
The Carolina Panthers have been scorned by Payton in the past during his time as head coach of the New Orleans Saints. He decided to step away from the role and focus on a new TV gig, although the one-time Super Bowl winner hasn’t ruled out a return to coaching elsewhere if the right opportunity comes along.
Tepper has the money to make Payton an offer he cannot refuse. The Dallas Cowboys could also throw their hat into the ring despite a promising opening to the campaign under Mike McCarthy and there is also the not-so-small matter of potential compensation to consider in this situation.
Unfortunately for the Panthers, the Saints still have Payton under contract. Considering the two teams reside in the same division, this would require a significant amount of draft capital to get any deal over the line.
Payton’s brilliant offensive mind would be a welcome addition to the Panthers. This would also likely see the team have their fourth new quarterback in as many seasons.