Tepper, Panthers a long way off from sustained success

Carolina Panthers defensive back Myles Hartsfield (38) tries to intercept a pass in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (22) sacks Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. The Saints won 18-10. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold scrambles in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) is brought down by New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore and safety Malcolm Jenkins, right, in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) stands on the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) carries in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)