Dave Portnoy rips Panthers in viral Patriots schedule video

If you thought the Carolina Panthers’ offseason couldn’t get more disrespected, Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy just poured gasoline on the fire—and lit the match with a smirk.

In a now-viral video unveiling the New England Patriots’ 2025 schedule, Portnoy didn’t hold back. Standing confidently in front of six Super Bowl trophies, he casually dismissed Carolina’s Week 4 matchup with New England as “basically a Bye Week.”

Then came the knockout punch.

“Carolina Panthers—the most irrelevant franchise in football, nobody cares about them. They draft a quarterback, they bench a quarterback, he’s back. Panthers useless.”

That stung. Especially coming from someone who’s no stranger to stirring up controversy around the league. Portnoy, once arrested for protesting Tom Brady’s Deflategate suspension, has long had a turbulent history with the NFL. But this jab at Carolina hit different—not because it’s true, but because it echoes what national pundits have whispered for years.

Let’s set the record straight.

Carolina finished the 2024 season with a 5-12 record—yes, tied for second-worst in the league—but so did the Patriots. And while New England shelled out to land DT Milton Williams this offseason, the Panthers weren’t asleep. They retooled the defensive line, brought in veteran leadership, and gave Bryce Young the pieces he needs to take the next step.

The former Heisman winner showed real promise late in the 2024 season, throwing 8 touchdowns to just 2 interceptions in his final four games. If Young builds on that momentum, Week 4 in Foxborough could look a lot different than Portnoy expects.

Carolina fans, take note: Respect isn’t given—it’s earned. And the fastest way to earn it? Win. Beat the Patriots. Shut the noise down on their turf.

The Panthers may not have six Lombardis, but they have something more dangerous—motivation.