Tag: David Tepper

NFL insider: Ben Johnson will be ‘the top candidate’ on Panthers’ HC wishlist

According to PFN’s Adam Caplan, Lions OC Ben Johnson will be “the top candidate” for the Panthers in their head-coaching search.

The second time is likely to be a charm for Ben Johnson, who will reenter the head-coaching circuit this offseason. But will it be the Carolina Panthers that he’s ultimately charmed by?

Well, according to Pro Football Network NFL insider Adam Caplan, they will certainly try to bring him home.

Caplan reported this about the Detroit Lions offensive coordinator on Thursday:

Johnson came into the season as the unquestioned top head coaching candidate, and he remains that guy. He’ll be the top candidate on the Carolina Panthers list, sources said, for the second straight year among many teams that will want to talk to him.

The Panthers, among others, targeted the highly-regarded play-caller during last year’s searches. But Johnson, as noted by Caplan, withdrew his name from the pool due to “family considerations.”

Carolina’s interest in Johnson may be the worst-kept secret on the coaching carousel. Owner David Tepper reportedly spent a “good amount of time” with Johnson’s agent at the recent league meetings.

Caplan also added the following about the Charleston, S.C. native:

While he’s pretty young (38 in May), sources who have worked with Johnson over the years say he’s wise beyond his years and is ready to lead a team.

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Cam Newton reacts to David Tepper’s drink toss: ‘That form was just too perfect’

Panthers great Cam Newton has some thoughts about David Tepper’s drink toss in Jacksonville.

Cam Newton doesn’t seem convinced that Sunday was the first time Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper tossed a drink at someone.

On Wednesday’s episode of 4th & 1 with Cam Newton, the franchise great provided some commentary on the New Year’s Eve incident at EverBank Stadium involving the billionaire chairman.

Tepper, in the waning moments of his team’s 26-0 loss, was captured angrily tossing the contents of a cup towards Jacksonville Jaguars fans.

Here’s what Newton, who was apparently pretty impressed by Tepper’s form, had to say about it:

That perfect form didn’t matter to the NFL—as Tepper was fined $300,000 for his actions. The league provided the following statement on Tuesday:

All NFL personnel are expected to conduct themselves at all times in ways that respect our fans and favorably reflect on their team and the NFL.

Tepper just moments later, released some words of his own:

I am deeply passionate about this team and regret my behavior on Sunday. I should have let NFL stadium security handle any issues that arose. I respect the NFL’s code of conduct and accept the League’s discipline for my behavior.

Well, perhaps the Panthers should have a spot for Newton somewhere up in that box after all . . .

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Shaq Thompson on David Tepper’s drink toss: ‘You can’t do that’

Panthers LB Shaq Thompson on David Tepper’s drink toss: ‘You can’t do that’

Shaq Thompson has probably seen quite a bit during his nine-year tenure with the Carolina Panthers. But what happened at EverBank Stadium this past Sunday may have been a first for him.

Soon after the team’s 26-0 loss on New Year’s Eve, a video of owner David Tepper tossing his drink towards Jacksonville Jaguars fans had emerged. On Wednesday, the elder statesman of the team was asked about his thoughts on the incident.

“You can’t do that,” Thompson said, per ESPN’s David Newton. “I don’t advise nobody to throw a drink on nobody. That’s just what it is. But I’ll let him address that.”

Tepper, after two days, finally addressed it in a statement on Tuesday evening:

I am deeply passionate about this team and regret my behavior on Sunday. I should have let NFL stadium security handle any issues that arose. I respect the NFL’s code of conduct and accept the League’s discipline for my behavior.

The league fined Tepper $300,000 for what they classified as “unacceptable conduct.”

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Chris Tabor asked about David Tepper’s drink-tossing incident

Panthers interim HC Chris Tabor was asked about owner David Tepper’s drink-tossing incident for the first time on Wednesday.

As expected, Carolina Panthers interim head coach Chris Tabor just wanted to stick to football on Wednesday.

Tabor spoke with reporters for the first time since the video of owner David Tepper’s drink-tossing incident emerged. Upon opening up his post-practice press conference this afternoon, he was asked if he had any impressions of the clip.

“I don’t have any impressions,” Tabor replied.

Tepper, towards the end of Sunday’s 26-0 loss, was captured angrily emptying the contents of a cup in the direction of Jacksonville Jaguars fans. The NFL has since fined him $300,000 for what they deemed as “unacceptable conduct.”

Tabor was then asked what he would have done if a player had acted similarly.

“I stick with the team,” he replied. “What I will say is this—I’m responsible for the guys in the locker room at this time and that’s what I’m doin’. I’m gonna stick to that and I’ll answer any questions on Tampa if you’d like.”

Well, it’s on to Tampa Bay—at least for Tabor.

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Twitter reacts to David Tepper’s weak fine, unapologetic statement

A slap on the wrist from the NFL and a sorrowless statement from Panthers owner David Tepper isn’t going over all that well.

On Tuesday, the NFL officially handed down a $300,000 fine to Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper, who appeared to have tossed the contents of a cup towards Jacksonville Jaguars fans this past weekend. And Tepper, shortly thereafter, issued a statement regarding his “unacceptable conduct.”

Well, based on the early reactions over on Twitter, the statement lacked an apology and the fine lacked a number or two.

Here’s how folks are reacting to today’s news:

Panthers owner David Tepper fined 300K for unacceptable behavior

Panthers owner David Tepper was zapped with a 300K fine by the NFL

That was one expensive drink Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper threw at a fan Sunday in Jacksonville.

The NFL fined the owner of the team with the worst record in the league $300,000 for throwing the drink,

Tepper offered a statement for his behavior.

“I am deeply passionate about this team and regret my behavior on Sunday,” Tepper’s statement read. “I should have let NFL stadium security handle any issues that arose. I respect the NFL’s code of conduct and accept the League’s discipline for my behavior.”

In addition to being shut out by the Jaguars, Week 17 was the game that saw the Panthers clinch what turned out to be the first pick in the 2024 NFL draft.

The pick they traded to the Chicago Bears last year for their first pick in the 2023 draft, which Carolina turned into Alabama QB Bryce Young.

David Tepper issues statement on drink-tossing incident

Panthers owner David Tepper released a statement regarding his “unacceptable conduct” from this past Sunday.

It took over 48 hours to address what happened at EverBank Stadium on New Year’s Eve, but we’ve finally heard from Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper.

On Tuesday, the NFL announced they have fined the billionaire chairman $300,000 for what for has been deemed as “unacceptable conduct” from the Week 17 outing. A video captured Tepper appearing to toss the contents of a cup towards Jacksonville Jaguars fans towards the end of the 26-0 loss.

The league issued the following statement:

All NFL personnel are expected to conduct themselves at all times in ways that respect our fans and favorably reflect on their team and the NFL.

Just about in unison, Tepper then put out a few words of his own:

I am deeply passionate about this team and regret my behavior on Sunday. I should have let NFL stadium security handle any issues that arose. I respect the NFL’s code of conduct and accept the League’s discipline for my behavior.

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NFL fines David Tepper $300K for tossing drink at Jaguars fans

The NFL has fined Panthers owner David Tepper $300,000 for his “unacceptable conduct” in Jacksonville this past Sunday.

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper had himself a pretty expensive drink on New Year’s Eve.

As announced on Tuesday evening, the NFL has fined Tepper $300,000 for his actions during this past weekend’s game at EverBank Stadium. The league has deemed his behavior from the outing as “unacceptable conduct” and issued the following statement:

All NFL personnel are expected to conduct themselves at all times in ways that respect our fans and favorably reflect on their team and the NFL.

Tepper, towards the end of his team’s 26-0 loss on Sunday, appeared to have angrily tossed the contents of a cup towards Jacksonville Jaguars fans. This is now the second public outburst of the season for the billionaire owner, who was also seen yelling an obscenity following the Panthers’ Week 12 loss to the Tennessee Titans.

Sunday’s defeat marked the first shutout for the Panthers in 21 years and helped clinched them the league’s worst record of the 2023 campaign.

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4-Down Territory: Lamar MVP, Brad Allen needs to go, Eagles or Chiefs, Worst of the Week

In this week’s “4-Down Territory,” Doug Farrar and Kyle Madson discuss Lamar Jackson, Brad Allen, Eagles or Chiefs, and the Worst of the Week.

With 17 weeks of actual football in the books for the 2023 NFL season, it’s time once again for Doug Farrar of Touchdown Wire, and Kyle Madson of Niners Wire, to come to the table with their own unique brand of analysis in “4-Down Territory.”

This week, the guys have some serious questions to answer:

  1. Can anybody but Lamar Jackson be the NFL Most Valuable Player right now?
  2. It is time for the NFL to fire referee Brad Allen and his entire crew?
  3. If you had to take one of last year’s two Super Bowl teams — the Chiefs or the Eagles — which one would you be stuck with?
  4. And what was your Worst of the Week (non-officiating version)?

You can watch this week’s “4-Down Territory” right here:

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You can also listen and subscribe to the “4-Down Territory” podcast on Spotify…

…and on Apple Podcasts.

Former NFL TE Benjamin Watson on David Tepper: ‘The Carolinas deserve better’

Former NFL TE and Rock Hill HS alum Benjamin Watson believes David Tepper is burying the Panthers franchise.

Since we’re still waiting on a response from the Carolina Panthers and owner David Tepper in regards to Sunday’s . . . um . . . happenings, we’ll give you one from a pretty pertinent observer.

On Monday, former NFL tight end Benjamin Watson commented on the New Year’s Eve clip of Tepper appearing to angrily empty the contents of a cup towards the crowd at EverBank Stadium. And Watson, who attended Northwestern High School in Rock Hill, S.C. and spent a year of his college career at Duke University, believes his fellow Carolinians deserve better.

That incident occurred during Sunday’s 26-0 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, where the Panthers were shut out for the first time in 21 seasons. As of this writing, the organization has declined to comment on the video.

Watson also alludes to the failed Rock Hill project, which saw the team’s proposed (and somewhat built) $800 million headquarters and training camp facility go up in smoke. After a well-documented and drawn-out dispute about finances between the city, York County and the company representing Tepper, the final remnants of the site were demolished in July.

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