Doric SamDecember 11, 2023
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Reports about the Carolina Panthers have sparked a wave of criticism aimed at team owner David Tepper after portraying the organization as dysfunctional.
Joseph Person and Dianna Russini of The Athletic described the culture within the organization as being akin to the movie “The Hunger Games,” shedding light on the events that led to the firing of head coach Frank Reich.
NBC Sports’ Peter King believes the reporters have “nailed” the story and shared his thoughts on the matter.
“Two thoughts. One: An owner who actively engages with multiple employees in opposition to what the head coach is doing is a big part of the problem,” King wrote. “It’s not the owner’s job to encourage employees to undercut the coach. It’s reprehensible that the owner would engage in or encourage that. Two: That franchise is a mess.”
Following a disappointing loss to the New Orleans Saints, the Panthers’ struggles continue, as they now hold the worst record in the NFL at 1-12 and are facing challenges in the upcoming seasons due to draft pick issues.
“We all are tired of it,” Young said after Sunday’s loss. “But that doesn’t entitle us to anything. It’s on us. So no matter how tired we are, we’ve got to be better.”
With a six-game losing streak, the Panthers are hoping to turn things around in their upcoming NFC South matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.
