Fansided · Sep 10, 2025
Panthers' mismanagement exposed as draft bust now tops NFL stat
Former Carolina Panthers defensive lineman Yetur Gross-Matos | Steph Chambers/GettyImagesOne of the biggest failures from previous Carolina Panthers' regimes is not only an inability to draft effectively, but also to improperly nurture their talent.
It's why the squad remains languishing among the NFL's bottom feeders. It's also why so many thrive elsewhere once they are released from the Panthers' grasp in some capacity.
This has become a depressingly familiar feeling for fans who've become accustomed to failure under David Tepper's ownership. And judging by the performance of a once highly thought of prospect in Week 1, they could add their name to this ever-increasing list.