A Sept. 11 tribute by the Carolina Panthers was marred by comments from fans furious about the team’s performance in Week 1.
Carolina was decimated by its division rival, the New Orleans Saints, last Sunday, falling 47-10 on the road.
As a result, several fans decided to leave insensitive comments under the team’s Instagram post honoring those who lost their lives on 9/11.
Comments ranged from direct criticism of players and owners to harsher comments.
“This team makes me wish I was on those planes,” wrote one Instagram user.
The Carolina Panthers joined other professional sports teams in paying tribute to the victims of 9/11
His comments section was filled with cruel jokes about the team’s recent loss to the Saints.
Another said: “Our situation is worse than theirs.”
“At least bin Laden connected with his targets,” said another.
“Saddam Hussein would make a better defensive coordinator,” read another comment.
More comments were made about quarterback Bryce Young, with one saying, “airplanes have better accuracy than Bryce.”
Owner David Tepper was not exempt from criticism either, with one comment saying: “David Tepper is a bigger threat to this country than Osama bin Laden.”
The Panthers only managed 193 yards of total offense while allowing 379 yards of total offense to the Saints.
Carolina will look to bounce back in its home opener against the Los Angeles Chargers.
