Who would have thought, it took Frank Reich not working out for David Tepper, the Carolina Panthers' billionaire owner, to change his ways? 

Or at least try. 

A recent report from The Athletic indicates that Tepper could be more measured and dedicated during his next coaching search. It only took objective failure to get him to this point. 

Here is what the report said: 

"In Carolina, owner David Tepper has taken hit after hit around the league for meddling and creating a culture of fear, but a league source said Tepper has been self-reflective, blaming himself for almost all the mistakes made this season. The source said, “He’s incredibly accountable and ready to make it right. He’s rejuvenated.”

It shouldn't have taken him this long to finally appear serious about the franchise he took over, but enough failures can do that to a person. 

At some point, the Panthers must start winning again. To get to that point means hiring the right coach who will develop the No. 1 overall pick, Bryce Young. 

In his rejuvenated search, one person Tepper is looking toward is the Detroit Lions offensive coordinator, Ben Johnson.

He has long been the apple of Tepper's eye. However, convincing Johnson to leave a good situation in Detroit for the disfunction of Carolina is a tall task. But it isn't one that can't be achieved. The Athletic writes: 

"Johnson is a native of western North Carolina and a former UNC walk-on quarterback but turned down a chance to continue conversations about the Panthers job last year because he didn’t feel ready to take over as a head coach. Now, the source said, Johnson is ready and is expected to have options."

Regardless of coach, the Panthers have to shift the culture. Too long an organizational apathy has eroded once was a competent franchise. 

To get that culture back, Tepper has to change. He finally may be seeing that part through.  

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