![]() ![]() ![]() In any event, it should be an interesting offseason as Tepper looks to change to the direction of the franchise. We just have to continue to make adjustments and get ready to go down to Tampa and go get a win.” “We’re just not playing good enough to win games, simple as it is. “I think the bottom line is that everyone is not playing good enough,” Darnold said Sunday. It’s expected Tepper will make a major play for a veteran quarterback this offseason. Neither has done much to inspire any faith that they can be the quarterback of the future here. Sam Darnold is under contract for more than $18 million next season, while Cam Newton will be a free agent. ![]() The quarterback situation is a little more tricky. The Panthers currently own the sixth pick in the 2022 draft heading into Week 18 with a chance to move up. The Panthers haven’t selected an offensive lineman in the first round since taking Jeff Otah 19th overall in 2008, and it’s been nearly two decades since they invested a top-10 draft pick at that position, taking Jordan Gross eighth overall in 2003. Rhule made the understatement of the year Monday when he said the team needs to make a “true investment” in the offensive line after giving up seven sacks for the second straight week in a 18-10 loss to New Orleans. Tepper has not responded to interview requests about Rhule’s future, but it’s expected some changes are coming - whether it is the head coach, some of his staff or personnel.Ĭarolina has a strong talented defense to build around, but its offense has been a complete mess - a reflection on the team’s horrendous offensive line and poor quarterback play. Rhule is 10-22 as the team’s coach, but still has five years remaining on a seven-year, $62 million contract. More importantly, you have to wonder how much patience the hedge fund billionaire - who is used to winning in the business world - has left with coach Matt Rhule and his staff. Tepper once told reporters that every time the Panthers lose he’s in a “(crappy) mood.”Ĭan you imagine what he’s feeling right now? Carolina is sitting at 5-11 for the third straight year with one game remaining, so Tepper’s goal of “sustained success” has thus far eluded him. Since Tepper purchased the franchise from founder Jerry Richardson for a record $2.3 billion in the summer of 2018, the Panthers are 22-42 with four straight losing seasons. (AP) - Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper has repeatedly said that “long-term mediocrity” is not acceptable for his NFL franchise.īut right now mediocrity doesn’t sound all that bad for the Panthers. ![]()
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