Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper has been making headlines for all of the wrong reasons recently. The controversial owner was seen throwing his drink onto Jacksonville Jaguars fans during a shutout loss, which led to him being fined $300,000 by the league. Now, Tepper is making headlines for the wrong reasons once again after a report came out regarding his unpopular opinion on Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh.
𝗥𝗨𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗦: #Panthers Owner David Tepper doesn’t want to give up some of the control of the team that it would require for them to be able to hire Jim Harbaugh, per @TBoneWFNZ
David Tepper might be the new worst #NFL Owner with Dan Snyder gone.
(H/T: @_MLFootball) pic.twitter.com/AA6sXicdfc
— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) January 5, 2024
Jim Harbaugh Rumors
According to the report, Harbaugh has an interest in becoming the Panthers’ next head coach, but Tepper does not want to relinquish any power to the highly sought-after head coach. After it was revealed that the owner did not want to give up any kind of power, NFL fans had strong reactions on Twitter, calling Tepper the worst owner in the league.
David Tepper playing quarterback with control, throwing passes to the idea of hiring Jim Harbaugh like it's a hot potato. 🥔🏈 Come on, Tepper, loosen that grip – it's a team effort, not a solo dance. Maybe he thinks the Panthers are his personal Madden game. #CarolinaPanthers pic.twitter.com/lrxxq2HYmN
— Roppstar92_ (@Roppstar92) January 6, 2024
Tepper was afraid to hire Eric Bieniemy and Mike McCarthy in 2020.
Tepper was afraid of the command/effect Steve Wilks had in 2022.
Tepper was afraid of Jim Harbaugh in 2023.
Tepper is still afraid of Jim Harbaugh in 2024. https://t.co/zuecJuShEQ
— Panthers Culture 🥷🏽 (@PanthersCulture) January 5, 2024
What is the purpose in purchasing a sports team and then not doing anything possible to make it a better team? Even as an “investment” what type of investment is it when you’re actively sabotaging it?
— Optimus ⛩️ (@SubToOptimus) January 5, 2024
“Sell the team”
“Sell the team”
— K.E.U. (@shai_isthe_goat) January 5, 2024
Harbaugh has not coached in the NFL since 2014, when he led Colin Kaepernick and the San Francisco 49ers to a Super Bowl during his time in the league. Now, the head coach has proven that he is a winner and has the Michigan Wolverines in the college football National Championship. There are many rumors as to where Harbaugh will end up next season, with teams like the Panthers, Los Angeles Chargers, and Chicago Bears being talked about the most. However, it now looks like Carolina is not going to pursue the popular head coach.
David Tepper Controversy
Tepper is one of the newer owners within the NFL, and he has not done much good for the franchise so far. Many fans and analysts think that he has proven that he is not a good decision-maker after taking quarterback Bryce Young over C.J. Stroud, who currently has the Houston Texans in the playoff picture. Will Tepper have a change of heart and pursue Harbaugh, or will he let his power-hungry mindset get in the way of potentially great success?
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