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Could someone give an actual explanation on what makes Tepper such a bad owner other than hiring a bad HC which a ton of other owners also do?!


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So I see Tepper getting a lot of hate but I have to say, I think it’s unwarranted. First off, let’s address the biggest elephant in the room. Matt Rhule, as absolutely bad of a head coach he is, I can guarantee that a vast majority if not all owners have hired there own Matt Rhule at one point or another before finally finding their Harbaugh, or Bellicheck or Mcvay. And yes, $70 million was a joke of a contract but at the end of the day, it didn’t effect the team’s cap whatsoever so who cares if what Tepper spent his own money on to make a splash?! 
 

So what else?! Replaced grass with turf?! Ok, I mean it’s not ideal but the Rams, Cardinals, Saints, Falcons among others also play on Turf and some of those teams have had sustained success and even won Super Bowls. 
 

Failed to get the rock hill thing done?’ Again, ok but honestly, why do is fans care so much?! It’s not a huge deal. 
 

Players and people that work for him seem to like him ok, he’s not a racist or sexual predator and contrary to rumors and speculation he doesn’t seem to be super meddling like say a Jerry Jones or someone. 
 

Is there something I’m totally missing? 

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I’m with you. He picked a bad coach. It happens.   Successful people are easy targets for hatred. I like him better than Richardson, that’s for damn sure. At least Tepper admitted his mistake after 2.4 seasons instead of waiting 7+ like Hurney and Rivera

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I think it's more so the case of just accepting he's the owner and hoping for the best.  As a fan, unless he's caught doing something awful, he's the owner and you can't do much about it.  So don't waste your time whining about the small stuff.  Definitely put the pressure on him when he makes poor decisions, (Rock Hill fiasco, wrong emphasis of upgrades/improvements) but I don't see a need to incessantly complain that he is the owner. We aren't changing that.

It is what it is.  

-J. Fox 

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9 minutes ago, JawnyBlaze said:

I’m with you. He picked a bad coach. It happens.   Successful people are easy targets for hatred. I like him better than Richardson, that’s for damn sure. At least Tepper admitted his mistake after 2.4 seasons instead of waiting 7+ like Hurney and Rivera

Exactly, and remember at the time when he took over, we as fans wanted the Anti JR and that’s exactly what he did by making an exciting splash by hiring a college coach. I think he has learned from his mistake 

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Aside from turning the Panthers into perennial losers and unceremoniously jettisoning the best QB in franchise history? he just comes off as an arrogant narcissist who doesn’t fit the kind of person who should own a professional sports team in the Carolinas. A Pittsburgh personality rubs southern people the wrong way. 

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20 minutes ago, JawnyBlaze said:

I’m with you. He picked a bad coach. It happens.   Successful people are easy targets for hatred. I like him better than Richardson, that’s for damn sure. At least Tepper admitted his mistake after 2.4 seasons instead of waiting 7+ like Hurney and Rivera

Reason for hate per the Huddle :

1,. Tepper's Rich

2. Tepper is wealthy

3. Tepper has money

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I'm indifferent with Tepper.  He made a mistake with Rhule and the whole training facility thing was an odd thing.

But what does bug me about him is the lack of communication.  Whether he accepts it or not, he's now a "city leader" of sorts.  A Charlotte/NC/SC influencer.  It'd just be nice if he'd make himself more accessible.  Not saying a weekly meet-n-greet or anything even close, but just speak out occasionally.  Give thoughts.  Give directions.  Give high level ideas and initiatives.

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