Scott Fitterer, general manager of the Carolina Panthers, seems to be David Tepper’s next target.
It was unexpected enough when the Carolina Panthers fired head coach Frank Reich after less than a full season in office. That was all the more unexpected given that general manager Scott Fitterer had chosen not to join him in the jobless line.
This season, the head coaches of two more teams have been fired. Additionally, both fired their general managers. After eight games, general manager Dave Ziegler and head coach Josh McDaniels were fired by the Las Vegas Raiders.
After last week’s 63-21 loss to the Raiders, the Los Angeles Chargers then benched Brandon Staley. Tom Telesco, the longtime general manager, accompanied him.
What is going on with Fitterer and the Panthers as they wrap off yet another disappointing season? Fitterer may be let go following the final three games of the 2023 NFL season, per this story from Joseph Person of The Athletic.
In the industry, David Tepper, the owner of the Panthers, is known for lacking patience. This story began with his decision to oust Matt Rhule from Carolina’s head coaching position after little over two seasons in office. This took on a new dimension when Reich was dropped after just 11 games.
Since Reich was fired, Tepper’s hands-on style has been the talk of the NFL community. It raises doubts for the future and doesn’t present him or the organization in the best possible light.
