Panthers owner David Tepper revealed that the team had planned to trade up to the No. 2 pick to select CJ Stroud, but ultimately chose Bryce Young, whom Tepper and the front office unanimously favored. Tepper expressed confidence in the decision, stating that it was unanimous among coaches and scouts. He emphasized his commitment to finding a long-term head coach and his desire to have someone in the role for 20-30 years. Tepper's comments come after the firing of head coach Frank Reich after 11 games. The decision to draft Young over Stroud has sparked debate and speculation.
What Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper wants in his next head coach https://t.co/MIgUZrexg6 https://t.co/fAjHrLtDPE
Panthers looking for offensive-minded head coach https://t.co/q5bj4WPEXZ
The expectation across the NFL is that Panthers’ owner David Tepper will look to hire an offensive-minded head coach, someone who can help Bryce Young fulfill the potential that Carolina saw when it made him the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. https://t.co/W5CIDbW0cb
Dove into #Panthers owner David Tepper firing Frank Reich and some of the issues that played into it beyond Bryce Young. 🔨 the pod here, with @JoriEpstein and @jasonfitz… 🍎: https://t.co/lAPb3nPoNH 🟢: https://t.co/rmUVFUck6o ▶️: https://t.co/NHQC87G9Ja https://t.co/RNfGRBhdZs
Panthers QB Bryce Young: 'We all share' in responsibility for Frank Reich firing https://t.co/8XFGpAkOJ8 https://t.co/hVaVt2sJNz
Fresh "Business of Sports" pod: deep dive into David Tepper's impetuous ownership of the Carolina Panthers: https://t.co/65zMbr9YNK
David Tepper says Bryce Young was "unanimous" choice of coaches and scouts https://t.co/GdHxt9fLui
Addressing the topics Panthers owner Dave Tepper didn’t, incl.: • Future of Scott Fitterer, who was noticeable by his absence Tues. • Why the plug was pulled on Frank Reich after 11 games. • Will anyone want to work for Tepper? Happy Hump Day. https://t.co/Whs9ZYbE9h
Panthers owner David Tepper’s explanation for why they drafted Bryce Young doesn’t do him any favors https://t.co/f98uKDEZwG https://t.co/9jHleXRkAR
Panthers owner David Tepper expresses total confidence in taking Bryce Young with No. 1 overall pick https://t.co/hWfC55vcZi https://t.co/CoRLVMfqNV
Panthers owner David Tepper is adamant he is "totally confident" with his organization's pick of Bryce Young over C.J. Stroud. https://t.co/dWc53zdsac https://t.co/dWc53zdsac
In claiming that the coaching staff and scouts were unanimous about picking Bryce Young, Panthers owner David Tepper might have made a Freudian slip. https://t.co/5OXAdixYA0
PANTHERS INSIDER: Frank Reich’s failure is also on David Tepper and Scott Fitterer https://t.co/VhJMiISepV
David Tepper is still all on on Bryce Young despite the Panthers' serious struggles on offense this season. 👀 https://t.co/RVhZ2maK1W https://t.co/ied0zdV0AG
Jim Harbaugh to the Carolina Panthers? CBS NFL Insider @jjones9 says David Tepper wasn't interested in before, but all the losing might change the owner's mind. 📺: https://t.co/F8PBlrvWgC 📻: https://t.co/bmZAdLUKmJ https://t.co/MvmxWbkCb0
.@giglio_OG thinks Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper will go after Jim Harbaugh. @jjones9 says there wasn't interest in Charlotte last year, but all the losing might change Tepper's mind. 📺: https://t.co/F8PBlrvWgC 📻: https://t.co/bmZAdLUKmJ https://t.co/zVifj2ed4M
Panthers' David Tepper says decision to draft Bryce Young over C.J. Stroud was 'unanimous' https://t.co/p7XKCGBeMI
Panthers owner David Tepper said he's committed to improvement, and talked about the "unanimous" decision to select quarterback Bryce Young. https://t.co/VMoYZCakgG
Panthers owner David Tepper’s explanation for why they drafted Bryce Young doesn’t do him any favors https://t.co/UpfRUPOeg6 https://t.co/i8v9rjzk8D
if you believe David Tepper is the *only* reason the Panthers selected Bryce Young No. 1 overall, you are mistaken don't push that narrative
Panthers owner David Tepper to "self-reflect" following Frank Reich firing, hopes to hire new head coach that remains in Carolina "for 20, 30 years" https://t.co/bLozizDktM https://t.co/HFJQJ40fM1
Panthers Owner Still 'Confident' W/ Pick Of Bryce Young Over C.J. Stroud In NFL Draft | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/A1CTmFzwLb
We finally have an answer to rumor Panthers owner David Tepper forced Frank Reich to take Bryce Young when the coach preferred C.J. Stroud … https://t.co/FA5wu7aZv0
Panthers owner David Tepper says he has patience despite coaching changes, confidence in Bryce Young pick ⤵️ https://t.co/ZLTgSZfZTC
What I wish we heard more about from Panthers owner David Tepper today.... https://t.co/jFj4z5Zdb2
A look into what went wrong and what’s next for Carolina Panthers after David Tepper decision to fire Frank Reich after 11 games as head coach. Reporting & reaction on @nflnetwork The Insiders: https://t.co/I4VO66e3UI
"I would like to have somebody here for 20, 30 years." Initial recap of #Panthers owner David Tepper's press conference following the firing of HC Frank Reich: 👀👀👀👇👇👇 https://t.co/Zt7PkJBtuL
Not a lot of specifics from Panthers owner Dave Tepper. On speculation he tipped the scales toward Bryce Young, Tepper said: “In the case of Bryce, it was almost — I believe it was a unanimous decision by the coaches and the scouts.” Takeaways: https://t.co/qiNkgJrTut
Panthers owner David Tepper reiterated his support for Bryce Young after firing Frank Reich https://t.co/ZLPTstUJVF
Panthers owner David Tepper on QB Bryce Young: "We are totally confident in that pick" https://t.co/wLfxORCAYn https://t.co/hMKVgFY6EC
#Panthers owner David Tepper confirms they were supposed to trade to No. 2 and take CJ Stroud because they believed Houston would've taken Bryce Young at No. 1. Tepper says everyone in the building wanted Young. "We are totally confident in that pick." https://t.co/csmpxlkbig
Tepper: 'We are totally confident' in Bryce Young https://t.co/R0iNkw1mj3
David Tepper: We are totally confident in Bryce Young pick. https://t.co/lXzxVFr5Iy
Talked about how the Panthers' firing of Frank Reich won't really change anything about the team in the short-term (Bryce Young is still their quarterback) and in the long-term (Dave Tepper is still their owner) Full ep: https://t.co/iFKqSqqjlA https://t.co/5fxzW0bUm4
Interesting from Panthers owner David Tepper: "Originally we were gonna go to the No. 2 pick and we thought we'd get CJ [Stroud], because we thought the Texans were gonna pick Bryce [Young]. And listen we preferred Bryce, he was our No. 1 pick, we had a lot of conviction." (1/2)
Tepper said when Panthers thought they were trading up to 2, they expected Texans to draft Bryce Young and CAR would take CJ Stroud. Adds they preferred Young. https://t.co/EDLh7xS9vh
Panthers’ David Tepper said he believes it was an unanimous decision to take Bryce Young at No.1 overall pick between coaches and front office. He added he doesn’t give his opinion until the end. On Bryce Young today: “We are totally confident in that pick.”
Teppper: "As far as Bryce Young is concerned...I cannot say this, you know, for myself, and I think everybody in this would share this sentiment.. We are totally confident in that pick."
Tepper says choice of Bryce Young was unanimous among scouts and coaches and Panthers remain confident in him. https://t.co/TvxntOnbCu
Reporter: Is it true that you tipped the scales and wanted Bryce Young? "I believe it was a unanimous decision." "We preferred Bryce. He was our number one pick." Tepper says he could have vetoed anything, as owner. "Ultimately, the buck stops here."
David Tepper said the #Panthers were originally going to go to No. 2 in a trade and select CJ Stroud, but Bryce Young was "near unanimously" favored by the front office and the staff. Tepper said the buck stops with him and he is responsible in everything that happens. He is…
"As far as Bryce Young is considered... we are totally confident in that pick." - Tepper
On Bryce Young: "We are totally confident in that pick."
David Tepper saying he did not vote on which QB the Panthers would select until the final moment is RICH
Panthers owner David Tepper said "No" he doesn't think firing 3 head coaches in-season since 2018 will make it harder to hire quality HC. Tepper: "If I had my druthers, I'd like to have a coach here for the next 20 or 30 years."
Panthers owner David Tepper opens presser. "Obviously it's been a difficult season. Yesterday we made some tough decisions."
The idea that #Panthers owner David Tepper doesn't want to win is ridiculous. The problem is he clearly doesn't know how to win at this point, and that's why he should take a major step back with football decision-making. More on Kaye's Take 👇👇👇 https://t.co/hPVH15V26P
Before you hear from #Panthers owner David Tepper today, read about what Frank Reich said to @scott_fowler in an exclusive one-on-one interview after his dismissal from Carolina: https://t.co/JZrP7MfdV7