Plans for renovating Carolina Panthers stadium have supporters drooling.
Under their new head coach Dave Canales, the Carolina Panthers have big ambitions for the playing field. Fans were drooling over the anticipation and a real plan that exists away from the football field.
The Panthers released a video announcing their rebuilding plans for Bank of America Stadium, which shocked the fan base after careful planning. Joe Person of The Athletic estimates the cost to be $1.3 billion, which, if authorized, will be divided between Tepper and public funds.
This effectively secures the Panthers’ long-term stay in Charlotte. Though there was some speculation that Tepper would move at some point, the billionaire chose to cement his established roots in Queen City in order to establish this location as a leader in the sector.
This is where we live. Our future lies in this. Welcome to the Queen City’s crown jewel.
We are thrilled to present the initial rendering of Bank of America Stadium’s proposed makeover.#Pounding n1JfPUK0QA pic.twitter.com
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The structure of the stadium will remain intact, but that’s all. Carolina has a lot planned, including extra community-benefiting spaces, better concourse areas, upgraded technology throughout the property, and new seats.
Since Tepper acquired the Panthers from Jerry Richardson, he has faced a good deal of criticism. The previous season, he covered himself in shame when Carolina hit its lowest point. But this is the most recent indication that the management of the hedge fund is beginning to understand.
These suggestions demonstrate his ambition. Tepper has always had good intentions, even though he may not have handled things very well in the past. This is an opportunity to enhance a legacy that is in dire need.
The Panthers will celebrate their 50th anniversary with this 20-year deal. Maybe Tepper will have made some real progress by then, but once these major stadium renovations are finished, the fan experience will be much better.
This raises the excitement level throughout the series to a new level. Fans are beginning to think that with Canales, Dan Morgan, and Brandt Tilis leading the way, brighter times are coming. Tepper appears to be less involved in the football operation and more focused on the business end of things. The greatest benefit of all is that.
A refurbishment was desperately needed at Bank of America Stadium. If this initiative is any indicator, Tepper is providing it with that and more. When you combine this with the new practice facility, which ought to be completed in time for training camp, the owner is certainly indicating that he is prepared to make investments to finally get this club moving in the right direction.
It won’t be long until the Panthers reclaim their status as a desirable destination if they can have a team that performs on par with this one.
