The Carolina Panthers have an untenable situation on their hand, a blitzkrieg of misfortune coming at them from two directions.
On one side, owner David Tepper and the front office is paying their star running back Christian McCaffrey big money: a salary cap hit that doubles to $14 million next year. On the other, Tepper’s cash is burning into thin air every time McCaffrey doesn’t step on the field when his team plays. This year marks the second consecutive season in which the 25-year-old will conclude his season on the injured reserve.
McCaffrey is spectacular and highly-productive when he plays.