Last year, or first year?

[PurityControl]

First of Tepper.

[Mr. Scot]

3 minutes ago, Moo Daeng said:

We know this is just a segue in order to keep talking about him for another year. 

Nah, but thanks for playing. We have some lovely consolation gifts for you.

Perhaps at some future date you can actually contribute something interesting.

2 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

This. JR is gone. This is Tepper's organization now. Any changes that are made or not made are his decisions.

Future decisions, yes.

The team that's going into this season, though? Tepper had nothing to do with building it at all.

Whether the team succeeds or fails, how much credit can you give to someone who had no say in putting it together?

[punkpanther]

I think it’s too early to say . Will he make any changes mid season if things are not going well ? Or will he wait until the season is over to make any moves ..that will be the key . 

[Mr. Scot]

1 minute ago, punkpanther said:

I think it’s too early to say . Will he make any changes mid season if things are not going well ? Or will he wait until the season is over to make any moves ..that will be the key . 

I'd add that it also remains to be seen just how actively involved he's going to be.

Based on his own comments about how much he doesn't know and the fact that his hedge fund firm is still his top priority, my guess would be not much.

We'll see, though.

[punkpanther]

2 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

I'd add that it also remains to be seen just how actively involved he's going to be.

Based on his own comments about how much he doesn't know and the fact that his hedge fund firm is still his top priority, my guess would be not much.

We'll see, though.

I agree with that . I’m thinking he’s basically going to do nothing until he gets his footing .

[LinvilleGorge]

18 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

The team that's going into this season, though? Tepper had nothing to do with building it at all.

Whether the team succeeds or fails, how much credit can you give to someone who had no say in putting it together?

He has everything to do with it. He could hand them all their walking papers right now if he wanted to do it.

[Mr. Scot]

28 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

He has everything to do with it. He could hand them all their walking papers right now if he wanted to do it.

Could. Yes.

But barring some major intervention in the roster, we can expect to finish this season with a team that David Tepper had little or nothing to do with.

whether we win a Superbowl or wind up with the number one draft pick, either way, I'm not sure how much credit you can give to David Tepper.

 

[AggieLean]

Jerry who? 

I’ve moved on, and let the past stay in the past (except I won’t forget the 2015 season). This is Teppers first year in my book.

[panthers55]

I think this is Tepper's first year. The fact he is being patient is a good thing and he gets credit for what he doesn't do as much as what he does do. Other than hiring a team president, I don't know he will make wholesale changes especially if we do well this year. Whether is was smoke and mirrors or sincere praise, he likes both Rivera and Hurney and is giving the chance to make it or break it. As opposed to a Snyder or Jones who overreact often making things worse not better.

[Mr. Scot]

31 minutes ago, AggieLean said:

Jerry who? 

I’ve moved on, and let the past stay in the past (except I won’t forget the 2015 season). This is Teppers first year in my book.

But is that a practical answer or an emotional answer?

Emotionally speaking, I think the vast majority of people would say they view the Richardson era as over, and that's a good thing.

To be clear though, I'm asking the question on purely practical terms.

[Jon Snow]

2 hours ago, Moo Daeng said:

So TD, Olsen, Newton, Kuechly?

I'm talking about management.  Players come and go.  His GM will build his team.

[t96]

1 hour ago, Mr. Scot said:

I'm obsessed with good discussion.

You're obsessed with trying to convince people you're better or smarter than you actually are, hence why you dump on other people's comments so much.

FYI: That's also what makes you boring.

This is silly, meaningless discussion. Tepper is officially the owner. The discussion ends there.

[FugAllY'all]

Definitely Tepper's team. People underestimate the effect an owner can have, even if they aren't getting directly involved in football decisions. There will be off the field issues or potential disciplinary actions against players that Tepper would be involved in. Besides, there's still a 53-man roster to cut down to and Tepper could technically have the final say on any player's fate.

[top dawg]

Richardson had been a lame duck for a while.

Even making the decision to do nothing is doing something.

The team hasn't even been whittled down yet. There are still lots if decisions to be made, and Richardson doesn't get the credit for the final product. 

I definitely see this ad the beginning of the Tepper era.