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jerry
richardson
Owner
Carolina Panthers
CHANGE FROM 2014: NOT RANKED
One can debate whether Robert Kraft or Richardson is more influential within the NFL, but there is no arguing that the tall Carolinian is a key voice within the league. He became the first owner, other than those of the Raiders and Chargers, to publicly back the Carson, Calif., stadium project, sending a very clear signal to his peers.
