Bruton Smith, CEO and owner of Speedyway Motorsports, Inc. is apparently interested in buying the Carolina Panthers, but has a funny way of endearing himself to an ownership that has declared it isn't for sale. According to USA Today, Bruton had the following to say when asked about the Panthers increased value after their Super Bowl 50 berth:

"No, no, no, not necessarily. You're dealing with a loser. They didn't win. Right? So you're buying a losing team. If they had won, it would have been different .

Hmph. Mighty strong words from someone that absolutely no one is looking to, or respects as, someone who knows what they are talking about when it comes to football. The only reason it even grabs my attention, is that this jagoff apparently has interest in buying the franchise? What... does he think a team that made the Super Bowl, has won 3 straight NFC South division titles, and nearly had a perfect season last year is "buying low"? Is a team worth $1.56 billion dollars, by far the highest value in the NFL among "small market teams", his idea of a bunch of scrubs?

This is all not to even mention the team's outlook. Possessing the reigning league MVP in Cam Newton, only entering his 6th season, and the best middle linebacker in the game in Luke Kuechly, also only entering his fifth... the future of the franchise looks very strong. The earning potential is limitless. The Panthers are becoming a brand with a certain degree of national following thanks to the aforementioned players and the teams recent success.

So, Bruton, I think I speak for the rest of #PantherNation when I tell you to piss off, and take your dirty speedway dollars elsewhere. Winners like this team don't need or want losers like you adding their pennies to our business.