NFC South Coach Claims Owners Are Furious at Panthers' David Tepper for Matt Rhule Contract
By Ian Anderson
New Carolina Panthers' head coach Matt Rhule was handed a very large contract from Panthers' owner David Tepper, with the former Baylor man due to make $60 million over the course of the next seven seasons.
Well, according to an anonymous NFC South coach, Rhule's lucrative contract was not appreciated by owners across the league. Other owners reportedly are concerned that Rhule's contract will drive up the price of other head coaching contracts, something they are not thrilled about.
An NFC South coach, on Carolina's 7-year, $60 million contract for first-time NFL head coach Matt Rhule: "Tepper just drove the price of pork up, and I know the owners are pissed. They're gonna hurt him at the next league meetings. They might just shut him out of the room."
— Robert Klemko (@RobertKlemko) January 9, 2020
According to Robert Klemko, the NFC South coach claims that "owners are pissed" about the seven-year deal Rhule was handed.
The big-money deal is especially interesting considering Rhule has no previous NFL head coaching experience under his belt, though his track record at both Temple and Baylor speaks for itself.
New @Panthers head coach Matt Rhule on why he thinks football is the greatest game on the planet.
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 8, 2020
Strong first impression ✊ @brgridironpic.twitter.com/ZhVqispnzJ
Based on his first press conference as a Panther it looks like Rhule is going to be worth the money.
While other owners may not be too fond of the Panthers' expensive hire, Tepper just needs to concern himself with results. If Rhule can turn this organization around, there will be no qualms with the salary he's raking in.