Panthers continue to have a silver lining for their future that is more important than winning games in 2024
The Carolina Panthers' 2024 season was practically over months ago, but that doesn't mean that they had no positive developments that could pay dividends for next year. It felt like rock bottom when the Panthers benched quarterback Bryce Young back in Week 3, but in reality it was a blessing in disguise. When he returned […]
The Carolina Panthers' 2024 season was practically over months ago, but that doesn't mean that they had no positive developments that could pay dividends for next year.
It felt like rock bottom when the Panthers benched quarterback Bryce Young back in Week 3, but in reality it was a blessing in disguise. When he returned to the starting lineup in later in the season, Young was noticeably improved and more confident.
Young has thrown 12 touchdowns in nine games since his return in Week 8, including at least one in every game. He has also thrown just six interceptions during that span, and only three in his last seven games. Young has made plays with his legs as well, racking up three rushing touchdowns over the past five weeks.
Carolina got dominated by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday by a 49-14 final score, but it wasn't due to a poor performance from Young, who tossed two touchdowns and committed zero turnovers. Young was under constant duress from the Bucs' defense on the day. Per Next Gen Stats, he was pressured on 68.6 percent of his drop backs – the highest pressure rate faced by a quarterback in a game this season.
Despite that, Young was still able to complete three of six passes for 88 yards and two touchdowns on deep passing attempts (20+ air yards), which doubled his deep touchdown career total from two to four in just one game. All four of Young’s deep passing touchdowns in his career have come over his last five games.
That shows tremendous growth and development on Young's part. Among the many issues the Panthers have, such as their No. 31 ranked defense, poor offensive line, and numerous injuries to key players, Young is far from the top of the list. Carolina may bring in a proven quarterback to push Young as the starter in 2025, and probably should, but surrounding an improved Young with a better supporting cast offensively should be the priority.
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