Mr. Scot

Yeah, that should have been picked.

That was wild

Tepper helped sabotage Reich from the beginning by influening his staff choices, among other things. Likely also influenced some of the major personnel choices as well, as has been discussed at length. So yes, he affected their ability to win. If, at some point, you experience a dysfunctional work environment like what the Panthers had, maybe you'll get it. Till then, I'm guessing not.

Chiefs defense is likely used to being able to play from ahead. Not so sure they'll have that advantage against the Lions.

Yeah, the boss did nothing wrong, it's all the employees' fault... Riiiight 🫥 Either you haven't been in a real work environment, or you're the kind that thinks backstabbing and such is okay, hence the "boss is always right" stance This isn't Madden. There are real people with real motivations, feelings and agendas involved. Internal turmoil among locker rooms and staffs causes real world issues...and lost seasons. Reality: Tepper created a toxic work environment that undermined Reich trying to do his job. Fitterer actually became complicit in that, which is part of why he's gone. Now also part of why Chris Tabor, James Campen and others are gone. If you can't comprehend how that works, I doubt I can help you.

I would have been upset had we put a non-personnel guy in charge of the roster. We flirted with that idea, but ultimately didn't do it. That doesn't guarantee Morgan was the right choice, of course, but at least he has the right background for the job. (so did Fitterer)

Joe gets it...

Never been in a work environment?

I don't look at it through fan goggles. All of that and more is valid. Tepper created a toxic environment that I can't blame anyone for wanting to avoid.

He declined all head coaching interviews, not just us

I'm hoping for some details after everything is done.

These stories are a pretty big part of why we're not winning.

No offense to Dave Canales, but how do you not at least try to get Ben Johnson?

Hope for the best...

Very possible.

We actually do know the answer to that question. Per a prior report (think it was Breer but I'm not positive) Tepper was known to go around asking assistant coaches to talk about other assistants. So basically, he not only sought it out, but he encouraged it.

To be fair, it's a lot harder when you have people undermining you like this. That's not Frank's fault. It's Tepper's for fostering that kind of toxic atmosphere.

I'm starting to wonder how we even won two games with all this bullsh-t going on.

Kaye thinks it's a positive...

Wasn't just Campen, apparently. Likely suspects would include Tabor, maybe Brown since both are gone. Some also suggest Jim Caldwell.

I do, but I blame Tepper way more. How could he possibly believe this was gonna foster a successful atmosphere?

"More than a few people" will certainly invite speculation

Quoting the article: On Friday, the Carolina Panthers fired offensive line coach James Campen, who had been with the team since 2022. The team’s offensive line struggled and could not protect Bryce Young, the first pick of the 2023 NFL Draft. Many of Carolina’s blockers have not met expectations. I’m also told Campen made a few enemies within the organization, as he was the eyes and ears for owner David Tepper in the locker room. In fact, sources at Shrine practice Saturday told me that Tepper had more than a few people in the locker room who would report back to him on the goings on, which destroyed team chemistry.