Panthers propose 10 year tether, 6 year "hard" tether

[jtm]

Funny part about this is the city and state will end up paying much more in the long run for not taking the original 15 year deal. In 6 years the stadium will be 23 years old and they will likely want more money. All this did was kick the can down the road for another day. If they keep kicking the can, the city and state are going to end up building the Panthers a whole new stadium.

[Guest]

I want an indoor practice facility dammit.

[Panthro]

Otherwise what are they buying?

I also like how $80M isn't enough to tether them here for the original time frame. I laugh when people say JR cares about this city and wants the team to be here. Sure he does but it aint high on his list...and it seems like it's ranked right about where winning on his list.

[carolinapanther91]

I think the Jags have a better chance at moving than we do

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@CBJspanberg: Chamber chief Bob Morgan supporting Panthers deal. He's wearing a Panthers' jersey and speaking to council. #cltcc

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@CBJspanberg: 'Companies are attracted to a city that invests in its future,' Morgan says. 'There is no stronger sports brand than the NFL.' #cltcc

@CBJspanberg: 'We play in the big leagues' and deal is 'modest' investment, Morgan says. #cltcc

@CBJspanberg: Duke Energy exec Brett Carter says NFL 'brings exposure' to Charlotte. #cltcc

@CBJspanberg: 'I would not have come to Charlotte myself if there was not a Panthers' team,' Carter says. #cltcc

@CBJspanberg: Riley said of the Panthers' request for stadium upgrades: 'It's not enough.' #cltcc

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@CBJspanberg: Former county commissioner Darrel Williams praising Panthers for helping improve Third Ward neighborhood. #cltcc

[rayzor]

I think the Jags have a better chance at moving than we do

any team that can't sell out their seats has a better chance of moving.

i think the chargers are among the most likely.

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@CBJspanberg: Developer Doug Stephan wearing Panthers' jersey. 'If I need to recuse myself, I'm a PSL owner ...' Stephan owns EpiCentre. #cltcc

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Some good stuff going down tonight.

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@CBJspanberg: Panthers' bouquets continue to fly from various uptown biz types. Gist is that life as we know it would end without Cam & Co. #cltcc

[The Golden Child]

Thanks for the updates.

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Now it's the oppositions turn:

@CBJspanberg: Getting a little punchy here but now opponents of Panthers deal are getting ready to start speaking. #cltcc

@CBJspanberg: Now the Panthers have caused all civic problems, including but not limited to potholes, rainy days and cold soup. #cltcc

@CBJspanberg: Critique is over Panthers' 'corporate welfare' and says team has sold out all but 2 of home games since stadium opened in 1996. #cltcc

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@CBJspanberg: Speaker discussing 'no net benefits' of sports franchises and says convention center will be damaged by using reserves for NFL. #cltcc