It’s not surprising to see the Carolina Panthers doing their homework on Sean Payton. Being both an experienced leader and an offensive guru, this former Super Bowl-winning coach brings everything owner David Tepper wants to the table.
But, for starters, Payton will come at a cost unlike the rest of the team’s head coaching candidates—monetarily and asset-wise. Since the 59-year-old is under contract with the New Orleans Saints through the 2024 campaign, the Panthers will have to fork over some high-end draft capital to their divisional rival in addition to the lucrative contract he’ll command.
