Panthers get better, show new owner's mindset with Eric Reid signing

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The signing of free safety Eric Reid on Thursday was the biggest statement so far that things will be different with the Carolina Panthers under new owner David Tepper.

Far bigger than replacing the NFL shield from the middle of Bank of America Stadium -- as former owner Jerry Richardson insisted remain from the time the Panthers played their first game there in 1996 -- with the team logo.

It's also a statement the Panthers (2-1) believe they have a legitimate shot to win the Super Bowl.

Let's talk about the first issue: Tepper.

Changing their image

Though Tepper has made no official comment on his stance about protests during the national anthem, it was understood that…