The Panthers Sticking With Bryce Young Has Paid Off
I believe that even the most optimistic Carolina Panthers fan had their doubts about Bryce Young after the 2020 NFL season. The former first-overall pick went 2-14, throwing for 2,877 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions as a rookie. His sophomore season wasn’t much better, as he went 4-8 with 2,403 yards, 15 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions. After losing the first two games of the season, he was benched in favor of Andy Dalton, and at that moment, it seemed he was destined to be a bust. Last season, he finally proved he could be Carolina’s long-term starter. While his record wasn’t great, just 8-8, he took major strides as a player, throwing for 3,011 yards, 23 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. The Panthers made the playoffs at 8-9 thanks to a mediocre decision. He went toe-to-toe with NFL MVP Matthew Stafford in the playoffs. Young went 21 of 40 for 264 yards, one touchdown, and one interception while adding 24 yards and a touchdown on the ground. ...
