Tepper expected to serve on two NFL committees

[Mr. Scot]

Word that Tepper will be joining the league's Health and Safety Committee (along with old friend Art Rooney II) and the league's Investment Committee (duh).

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article217622550.html

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He also shared with Rooney that he would be joining Rooney on some NFL committees this season, Rooney told the Observer prior to Thursday night’s kickoff.

A league source said that Tepper will serve on the Health and Safety committee, of which Rooney is also a committee member.

Tepper will also be a member of the Investment committee, which makes sense considering his background as a hedge fund manager — which earned him an $11 billion net worth.

This interests me because it makes me wonder if Tepper is beginning to shift his priorities.

A while back when Washington Post reporter Kent Babb profiled Tepper, he theorized to WFNZ that Tepper would likely use this year to transition away from being a full time hedge fund manager and gradually become more of a full time NFL owner.  Although it's definitely not a "full time" sort of thing, serving on a couple of NFL committees could conceivably be a step in that direction.

And speaking of his old friend Art Rooney...

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Rooney, one of the NFL’s most respected owners, said that he is more than willing to be a mentor to Tepper as he begins his tenure as a franchise owner.

“David can pick up the phone and call me anytime,” he laughed. “He loves the game. He loves being a part of the NFL. So he’s always interested in learning more. I think he is very competitive, he loves to win. He’ll be intense, that’s for sure.”

I'd take him up on that.  Steelers ownership has been arguably the most successful in the league.

Lastly, something to which our resident Roaring Riot guru can attest...

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Rooney added that one of Tepper’s main goals will be fan engagement and connection.

“He’s great with people, that’s for sure,” said Rooney. “He loves people. Loves to be around people. He’s one of those guys who can walk into any room with any type of person, and immediately strike up a conversation. He’s fun to be around.”

Good to hear, and borne out by what we've seen of him so far.

We're still in the honeymoon phase with Tepper because there haven't really been a lot of tough or difficult decisions to be made yet.  That time will come and we'll see what happens then.  Me?  I'm not gonna bet against him.

But just for fun, here's a reminder of someone who did, and I'm sure you'll love the rationale behind it.

Please don't let David Tepper buy the Carolina Panthers (SB Nation)

[TheSpecialJuan]

Tepper is one impressive man.

[PntherPryd]

20 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Word that Tepper will be joining the league's Health and Safety Committee (along with old friend Art Rooney II) and the league's Investment Committee (duh).

This interests me because it makes me wonder if Tepper is beginning to shift his priorities.

A while back when Washington Post reporter Kent Babb profiled Tepper, he theorized to WFNZ that Tepper would likely use this year to transition away from being a full time hedge fund manager and gradually become more of a full time NFL owner.  Although it's definitely not a "full time" sort of thing, serving on a couple of NFL committees could conceivably be a step in that direction.

And speaking of his old friend Art Rooney...

I'd take him up on that.  Steelers ownership has been arguably the most successful in the league.

Lastly, something to which our resident Roaring Riot guru can attest...

Good to hear, and borne out by what we've seen of him so far.

We're still in the honeymoon phase with Tepper because there haven't really been a lot of tough or difficult decisions to be made yet.  That time will come and we'll see what happens then.  Me?  I'm not gonna bet against him.

But just for fun, here's a reminder of someone who did, and I'm sure you'll love the rationale behind it.

Please don't let David Tepper buy the Carolina Panthers (SB Nation)

fwiw, that article you linked is not worth the click.  turrible.

 

[Mr. Scot]

Just now, PntherPryd said:

fwi, that article you linked is not worth the click.  turrible.

I'm assuming you mean Dator's article.

It's good for a chuckle.

[DaTownPanther]

Good to hear he’s on the Health and Safety Committee. He will hold people and their jobs accountable.