Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper has already proven he’s not going to play by what could be deemed “traditional” NFL rules. Parting ways from the most successful coach in franchise history, Ron Rivera, signaled the time for change was now. After revamping the front office alignment in his first year, the first-time majority owner is now shuffling football operations following back-to-back losing seasons.
Quarterback Joe Burrow is widely regarded as the No. 1 overall pick but his willingness to join the Cincinnati Bengals remains to be seen. Should Burrow elect to do his best Eli Manning impersonation on draft day, the Panthers may be set to pounce.