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Samer Kalaf

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The Panthers Have No Hope Under David Tepper

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Drew Magary

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 07: Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper walks the field before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on January 07, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Carolina Panthers

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Why Your Team Sucks 2024: Carolina Panthers

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 21: David Tepper looks on in the second quarter during the game between the Charlotte Hornets and the New Orleans Pelicans at Spectrum Center on March 21, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

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David Tepper Throws Tantrum Over Restaurant Sign’s Gentle Draft Suggestion

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Ray Ratto

David Tepper of the Carolina Panthers looks on against the New York Giants prior to the game at MetLife Stadium on Friday, August 18, 2023, in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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David Tepper Throws Drink At Fans, Becomes NFL’s Chief Jagoff

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Israel Daramola

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Packers Suspend Jaire Alexander For Must-Win Game Because He Fucked Up A Coin Toss

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 05: Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper during a NFL football game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Carolina Panthers on November 5, 2023 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. (Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

NFL: NOV 05 Colts at Panthers

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The Cranky Panthers Fan’s Guide To David Tepper

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David Tepper Got What He Paid For With Frank Reich

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 09: Head coach Matt Eberflus of the Chicago Bears reacts after a 16-13 victory against the Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field on November 09, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

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Panthers-Bears Was Not Bad Enough

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Lauren Theisen

Sam LaPorta and Josh Reynolds celebrate after scoring a touchdown

NFL: OCT 08 Panthers at Lions

The Lions Are Swaggering

Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers attends Carolina Panthers Training Camp at Wofford College on July 27, 2023 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. (

Carolina Panthers Training Camp

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Carolina Panthers

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Tom Ley

Carolina Panthers Introduce Frank Reich as Head Coach

David Tepper Has A Lot Of Nerve

NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 23: Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich coaches during the Tennessee Titans game versus the Indianapolis Colts on October 23, 2022, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. (Photo by Bryan Lynn/Icon Sportswire)

NFL: OCT 23 Colts at Titans

Steve Wilks, Lawyers Express Disappointment With Panthers Hiring Frank Reich

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Steve Wilks Made His Case

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The Broncos Are The Most Fucked

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Justin Ellis

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Can Anyone Escape The Chaos Pit That Is The NFC South?

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 02: Head coach Matt Rhule of the Carolina Panthers looks on during the second half of their game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Matt Rhule Did Not Make The Panthers The Taste Of A New Generation

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David Tepper Smugly Explains Why He Fired His Coach, Claims He Introduced Live Music To Charlotte

Head coach Matt Rhule of the Carolina Panthers talks with officials during the second quarter of the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Bank of America Stadium on October 09, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

San Francisco 49ers v Carolina Panthers

Matt Rhule’s Seven-Year Contract With The Panthers Ends Four-Plus Years Early

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Why Your Team Sucks 2022: Carolina Panthers

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This Is Why You Don’t Get Into Bed With An NFL Team

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What Are The Panthers Doing?

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Cam Newton’s Storybook Return Detoured Into Horror

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers reacts after scoring on a 2-yard rushing touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the first quarter of the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on November 14, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 34-10.

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Cam Newton Made The Most Of  His Return

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