Info from the mini-conference

[Mr. Scot]

One other thought...

"Don't quote me"?

How is it you arrange what's essentially a press gathering and then tell everybody they can't quote you? 

[trueblade]

1 hour ago, SBiii said:

Tepper factored in how much Ron & Marty were hindered by The Big Cat for their entire careers with the Panthers and concluded they could thrive under his leadership.  Seems to be the only plausible explanation.

My take was a rookie owner still assessing the situation as he transitioned form full time hedge-fund manager reluctant to make changes feeling he didn't have all the data needed.

[rippadonn]

FWIW there are no stupid self made billionaires.

[rippadonn]

This guy is all in. I love it.

[Tepper's Chest Hair]

15 hours ago, Mr. Scot said:

While the future of Ron Rivera and Marty Hurney were not specifically discussed, Tepper did say that Newton’s injury would have to be included in any evaluation of the team.

Any GM/Coach would have to be judged by the complete situation.

Why anyone would be in support of removing facts from the table when evaluating anyone is mind blowing.

[rippadonn]

Tepper cleaned house aside from Marty and Ron. He had his own feelings and I'm sure he got advice. It's hard to win in the NFL without your stars.

When you think of mediocrity think about how many close games this franchise hasn't been "favored" in. Add that to the "win" column and it's a different, above average team.

Cam was head hunted and it was sanctioned by NFL officials. Give Cam the "favor" or protection that Rodgers and Brady receive and that 2015 SuperBowl is a totally different game isn't it? A lot of penalties and a couple touchdowns different.

[rippadonn]

As a day one fan I've seen many games where we come in as the hot team only to be stifled by the hero in prime time. Vegas rarely favors you, no matter what hot roster you may put together. Why?

[rippadonn]

We hate on Ron but what if KK wasn't hurt? How many of those games would he have helped the run D?

Then add Cam to the list? WTF you gonna do?

They didn't value a veteran backup. That's on Marty. I'm a supporter but that's on him and Norv.

[rippadonn]

Patriots taped the Panthers practices before the SuperBowl.

[SBiii]

4 hours ago, trueblade said:

My take was a rookie owner still assessing the situation as he transitioned form full time hedge-fund manager reluctant to make changes feeling he didn't have all the data needed.

Logical take if assessing a middle-management exec at Bank of America....

....Tepper has superior evaluation and decision making skills and doesn't need 18 months to gather the "data".

I'm on record saying 'Boat and Hurndog will be retained in 2020.

What's your official position on both?

[SBiii]

5 hours ago, Mr. Scot said:

Here's a question that actually arose from reading David Newton's article about the meeting, oddly enough.

Does it signify anything that Tepper held this meeting solo rather than alongside Rivera and Hurney?

No.

[MHS831]

If we lose 7 games this season, RR is a coin toss.

If we lose 8, he is a goner.

 

[ickmule]

49 minutes ago, SBiii said:

Logical take if assessing a middle-management exec at Bank of America....

....Tepper has superior evaluation and decision making skills and doesn't need 18 months to gather the "data".

I'm on record saying 'Boat and Hurndog will be retained in 2020.

What's your official position on both?

Bingo. 

[trueblade]

2 hours ago, SBiii said:

What's your official position on both?

I think the Panthers would be well served by new leadership, but it's not my call. I'll just wait to see what Mr. Tepper decides.