A disastrous season continued for the Carolina Panthers with Sunday’s 17-10 loss to the Tennessee Titans. David Tepper isn’t happy with his team’s performance.
Via The Athletic’s Joe Person, the Panthers owner shouted “F—” when leaving Carolina’s locker room after the loss.
Leaving the locker room, David Tepper shook his head and yelled, “F—-!”
— Joe Person (@josephperson) November 26, 2023
The Panthers opened the second half with an 11-play touchdown drive, but neither team scored the rest of the game.
Carolina mustered 3.9 yards per play in another underwhelming offensive performance. Bryce Young completed 18 of 31 passes for 194 yards with four sacks and a lost fumble.
Since defeating the Houston Texans, the Panthers have scored 53 points in four straight losses. They entered Sunday ranked 30th in total offense.
Along with squandering a chance to compete in an NFC South where no team has a winning record, the Panthers may be getting anxious about their No. 1 pick. While C.J. Stroud excels in Houston, Young has an NFL-low 5.4 yards per pass attempt.
The Panthers traded up to draft Young this year. As a result, they could forfeit next year’s No. 1 overall pick.
Carolina won’t benefit from its current ineptitude, as the Chicago Bears possess their 2024 first-round pick. That would give them a chance to draft Caleb Williams or trade down for another massive haul.
Tepper could reportedly act on his frustration. According to Will Kunkel of Fox 26 Houston, Frank Reich’s seat is “on fire” as the team toils through his first season in Carolina. He’s the franchise’s fourth coach since the Panthers fired Ron Rivera during the 2019 season.
The Panthers are far out of the playoff hunt, but they could cause chaos in their division. They face each of their NFC South foes in their next three games, starting with a Week 13 road matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.