1 year, 7 months ago

Panthers’ storylines: Protect Bryce Young, prepare for Wink and have a WR step up

Watching replays or snippets from the Carolina Panthers’ 27-0 loss to the New York Jets was just as bad the second time around, whether you were checking out the second episode of “Hard Knocks,” the HBO show that chronicled the Jets’ trip to the Carolinas, or sitting in the Panthers’ film room. Flushing last week’s debacle and putting some better tape onto the airwaves leads the list of five storylines from the Panthers’ preseason game at MetLife Stadium. If this were a regular-season game, Reich said the Panthers would spend “hours and hours and hours” preparing for Martindale’s pressure package. But they could be a lot more familiar with Wims by the end of Friday’s game, based on his performance last week and a couple of injuries the Panthers have sustained at the position.

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

‘We got our guy’: Bryce Young and the Panthers go into the offseason on high note

New York Times

ATLANTA — They have a defense that allowed more points than any team in NFL history and some question marks at key positions on both sides of the ball. But if Panthers coach Dave Canales or anyone else needed any more convincing, Bryce Young delivered it with a masterful performance that covered four quarters and overtime of the Panthers’ 44-38 …

3 months ago

Bryce Young has added key element to his game in Year 2, showing an ability to scramble, make plays

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Perhaps the biggest improvement in Bryce Young’s game in Year 2 has been his ability to improvise and use his legs to create plays. On Sunday, Young ran five times for a career-high 68 yards, including a 23-yard touchdown on a scramble in Carolina’s 36-30 overtime win over Arizona, which eliminated the Cardinals from playoff contention. Panthers …

3 months, 1 week ago

Panthers QB Bryce Young regresses after breakdowns in protection in 30-14 loss to Cowboys

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — For the better part of the season, the Carolina Panthers rebuilt offensive line has been doing a pretty good job of protecting Bryce Young. “We play into the opponent’s hands in that regard.. With a really good pressure package and just some good players up front, it certainly put us in a brand of football we don’t …

3 months, 1 week ago

What Bryce Young has improved to look more like the QB the Panthers expected

New York Times

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Going through his progressions. “It’s been a lot of fun to watch him grow that way.” GO DEEPER Trotter: Bryce Young, Anthony Richardson redemption tales among season’s best stories Young’s resurgence under first-year head coach Dave Canales hasn’t resulted in many wins: The Panthers have lost three in a row — to perennial playoff teams Kansas City, …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bryce Young showed progress — and then the fire teammates were waiting to see

New York Times

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bryce Young had several moments during Sunday’s scare of the Kansas City Chiefs where his growth was evident on the field — and one very loud moment afterward when a different type of development all but shook the locker room walls. Obviously, everybody’s talking about it, so hopefully we can come out here and rally off that …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Throwing guys out the club’: Panthers getting their money’s worth with Robert Hunt

New York Times

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — When Dave Canales needed a yard — and then a two-point conversion — Sunday to get the game tied against the two-time, defending Super Bowl-champion Kansas City Chiefs, the Carolina Panthers’ first-year coach had a plan: Keep the ball in Chuba Hubbard’s hands and get right guard Robert Hunt out in front of him. “When they call …

4 months ago

Bryce Young to make 4th consecutive start for the Panthers

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bryce Young will make his fourth straight start at quarterback for the Carolina Panthers on Sunday against the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. Canales wouldn’t commit to Young starting after the win over the Giants heading into the bye week because he said he wanted to take time to gather information. He continues to …

4 months, 1 week ago

Bryce Young is beginning to show some development as Panthers QB after a rough start to season

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers hired Dave Canales as head coach to help develop Bryce Young into a franchise quarterback and turn around a team that hadn’t been to the postseason since 2017. Canales said Young “made a statement” after leading the Panthers to a 20-17 overtime win over the Giants in Germany on Sunday. A couple of times …

4 months, 1 week ago

Panthers’ bye-week thoughts: Bryce Young’s confidence, money well spent, D.J. Wonnum’s return

New York Times

Sports writers can be a cynical bunch. “But in my mind it’s a two-month sprint to do whatever we can to win as many games as we can and play my part in it.” That will serve as the segue from whimsical Munich musings to the football portion of the column as the Panthers prepare for their final seven games. …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Panthers stick with Bryce Young vs. Giants but QB’s long-term future in Carolina still unclear

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bryce Young will remain Carolina’s starting quarterback, even as his long-term future with the Panthers remains murky. Panthers coach Dave Canales said following Wednesday’s practice that Young will make his third straight start on Sunday in Germany against the New York Giants. The Panthers recently dealt wide receivers Diontae Johnson and Jonathan Mingo — a second-round draft …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Five deals that could make sense for the Panthers as NFL trade deadline nears

New York Times

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Before diving into the Carolina Panthers’ potential trade possibilities, here is a quick snapshot of the difference between buyers and sellers at the deadline. Panthers coach Dave Canales deflected a trade deadline question about Bryce Young to the front office — specifically general manager Dan Morgan and salary cap/contracts guru Brandt Tilis. Diontae Johnson: Game-by-game numbers GAME …

Bryce Young Returns to the Carolina Panthers' Lineup Against a Stingy Denver Broncos Defense

Associated Press

Bryce Young returns to the Carolina Panthers lineup against a stingy Denver Broncos defense. Young was awful in his first two games this season, throwing three interceptions and no touchdowns in a pair of losses. He's spent the past five games backing up Dalton. The Panthers offense is overall struggling, but they have shown flashes of hope with players like …

6 months ago

Panthers receive Bryce Young trade inquiries days after benching: Sources

New York Times

In the days since 2023 No. 1 pick Bryce Young was demoted from starter, the Carolina Panthers have received trade inquiries from multiple interested teams, a league source confirmed. The interest in Young comes days after Panthers coach Dave Canales said the team is not “really considering” trading Young, despite giving Andy Dalton the starting nod for Sunday’s game with …

6 months ago

Panthers QB Bryce Young says he was surprised to learn he’d been benched, needs to get better

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young said he was surprised to learn from head coach Dave Canales that he’d been benched and accepted blame for the team’s struggles on the field. “It was not something that I was necessarily expecting,” Young said following Thursday’s practice. “Last year and these first two games for the most part every snap …

6 months ago

Coach Dave Canales says Panthers aren’t considering trading QB Young after benching 2023 No. 1 pick

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales said he “absolutely” believes Bryce Young can still be a franchise quarterback, adding that the team has no plans to trade the 2023 No. “That’s not something we are really considering,” Canales said of the trade speculation swirling around Young. You focus on what you can control and the rest will take …

6 months ago

Panthers’ rush to start Bryce Young is QB malpractice seen all too often in NFL

New York Times

What does the old Nationwide Insurance commercial say? “Bryce is our quarterback” quickly changed to “Andy gives us the best chance to win,” as Canales desperately seeks to stop the bleeding after the 0-2 Panthers got outscored 73-13 in the season’s first two games. Young’s benching just two games into yet another Panthers rebuilding season raises a whole slew of …

6 months, 1 week ago

Carolina Panthers BENCH Bryce Young after just two games of the season - with Andy Dalton to replace him

Daily Mail

The Carolina Panthers are unceremoniously benching former No 1 pick Bryce Young after just two games of the regular season. Already a change is being made under center, with Andy Dalton set to start Week 3 against the Raiders, and Young's benching is the fastest a No 1 overall pick has ever lost their starting spot in the NFL. Bryce …

6 months, 1 week ago

Panthers say they don’t have a ‘Bryce Young issue’: But is it time to make a change?

New York Times

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — After back-to-back losses to begin his NFL career, Bryce Young sat out a Week 3 trip to Seattle last year with a sprained ankle that many figured was more of a mental break for the No. Fans booed loudly after Young’s interception Sunday, then booed after another third-down throw went short of the first-down marker. GO DEEPER …

6 months, 1 week ago

Panthers rally to support second-year QB Bryce Young after disappointing 37-point loss to the Saints

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bryce Young was standing on the sideline in the closing moments of Carolina’s 47-10 season-opening loss at New Orleans when teammate Miles Sanders came over to stand next him, dabbed him up and tapped the second-year quarterback on the helmet. “I’ve been in this league a little bit and this is not my first time with a …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

‘This is his opportunity’: The Panthers are banking on a Year 2 bump for Bryce Young

New York Times

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Adam Thielen didn’t need six weeks of training camp and preseason practices to see a change in Bryce Young. “Being able to have conversations, be able to talk about things and hear his perspective — and just get as much of what he says and what he means.” After the Panthers hired Canales following Frank Reich’s 11-game …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Panthers all about developing second-year QB Bryce Young in coach Dave Canales’ first year at helm

Associated Press

EXPECTATIONS: The Panthers have no grand illusions of being a Super Bowl contender following a 2-15 season in which they never held a lead for a single play in the fourth quarter. Impatient owner David Tepper fired head coach Frank Reich just 11 games into Young’s first season, and hired Dave Canales in January. NEW FACES: Canales, WRs Diontae Johnson …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Panthers 53-man roster: Where biggest needs remain, plus bottom of WR group gets new look

New York Times

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Analyzing NFL roster cuts shortly after they happen is a caveat-filled endeavor because of all the comings and goings that happen in the 24 hours after initial rosters are set. Bottom of receiver group gets a makeover A day after Canales called wide receiver the team’s strongest position group coming out of training camp, the Panthers kept …

7 months ago

What you want to know: Is Panthers QB Bryce Young ready for big bounce-back in Year 2?

New York Times

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — I’m dating myself here, but I remember covering an August game at the Georgia Dome in the Falcons’ pre-Michael Vick days and writing a column about how the NFL preseason was a rip-off and disservice to fans. GO DEEPER Panthers stock report: Who's up, who's down and who fell victim to the BoA Stadium turf The Carolina …

7 months, 1 week ago

Panthers 53-man roster projection: Could a couple of drafted rookies be in trouble?

New York Times

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — During NFL roster projection season, there usually are about 45 of the 53 spots the armchair general managers feel pretty confident about. Tight end On: Tommy Tremble, Ian Thomas, Ja’Tavion Sanders, Jordan Matthews Notable cuts: N/A Toughest call: Getting clarity on Thomas’ status. Defensive line On: Derrick Brown, A’Shawn Robinson, Shy Tuttle, T.J. Smith, Nick Thurman, LaBryan …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Ten things we learned about the Panthers: 2 WRs making plays, Sam Franklin out a while

New York Times

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers are putting on full pads Tuesday. “We took a little batting at the Angels’ stadium,” Mingo said. He can play infield but I don’t think he’s too much of a hitter, though.” Mingo, a former outfielder, said he and Xavier Legette can hit “pretty good.” 5. “I can’t wait to give Chuba those opportunities …

8 months ago

Carolina Panthers roster analysis: Thoughts on Bryce Young and every position group

New York Times

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Rookies have been in town since Friday. He’s been replaced by Dave Canales, the 44-year-old, “quarterback whisperer” who will try to get Bryce Young, last year’s No. GO DEEPER Panthers fan survey results: Wait and see on Bryce Young; failing grades for David Tepper Wide receiver Diontae Johnson’s receiving numbers declined two years in a row after …

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Panthers put more offensive playmakers around young QB Bryce Young in NFL draft

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers new coach Dave Canales has emphasized to Bryce Young that he shouldn’t feel as if he has to do it all by himself this upcoming season. The Panthers used three of their first four picks on skill position players, selecting South Carolina wide receiver Xavier Legette in the first round and running back Jonathon Brooks …

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Panthers 2024 NFL Draft takeaways: More playmakers for Bryce Young, offense

New York Times

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — After claiming the draft was not about helping Bryce Young but making the entire team better, the Carolina Panthers naturally used three of their first four picks on playmakers to help Young. “He’s gonna be an asset for Bryce Young,” NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah said of Sanders, arguably the second-best receiving tight end in the draft. …

1 year, 2 months ago

Panthers can’t waste another year of Bryce Young’s career with ‘too many voices’ in his ear

New York Times

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Monday was clean-out day at Bank of America Stadium — for Carolina Panthers players packing their gear after an abysmal season but also for general manager Scott Fitterer. We were reminded of that Monday when veteran tight end Hayden Hurst suggested the Panthers’ offensive problems this season could be traced to the fact that there were too …

1 year, 2 months ago

Panthers’ Bryce Young shoots down the narrative he’s not durable: ‘He keeps fighting’

New York Times

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — For more than a minute in Jacksonville — long before his owner made headlines by throwing a drink at fans — Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young lay on the ground at EverBank Stadium and didn’t get up. This one by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris on a fourth-down play in the first quarter came on an …

1 year, 3 months ago

A tough loss for the Panthers, but a big step in Bryce Young’s development

New York Times

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — For a Carolina Panthers’ offense that has been unwatchable for much of this season, the game Sunday against the Green Bay Packers was anything but. In the end, as interim coach Chris Tabor noted, Young and the Panthers simply “ran out of time.” That’s tough to swallow for the coaches and players who might not be around …

1 year, 4 months ago

Bryce Young’s bad day invites more questions about whether Panthers picked the right QB

New York Times

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bryce Young’s learning curve took a nosedive Sunday, and C.J. Stroud has looked like the better quarterback all season except for his head-to-head matchup with Young last week in Charlotte, when Young outplayed his friend and former middle school rival in the Panthers’ 15-13 win. Trying to lift Young’s spirits after the disheartening defeat, Reich said he …

1 year, 4 months ago

Coach Frank Reich says QB Bryce Young’s ceiling will improve if Panthers find a way to protect him

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bryce Young has been making steady progress for the Carolina Panthers, resulting in his first NFL victory this past Sunday. Coach Frank Reich believes Young’s production will improve dramatically moving forward if the Panthers can do a better job of protecting their franchise QB. Reich called Sunday’s performance unacceptable, adding “that was just too many sacks.” Reich …

1 year, 5 months ago

Something had to give for the 0-6 Panthers — it was Frank Reich’s keys to the offense

New York Times

For the first month and a half of the season, Week 7 hung over the Carolina Panthers like a guillotine. Reich’s decision to hand off the play-calling duties to offensive coordinator Thomas Brown — which Reich said was “100 percent” his own — was not an easy one. GO DEEPER 'Bryce is our guy, 100 percent': Panthers lose again, but …

1 year, 5 months ago

Person: Time for Panthers to embrace the rebuild. Could trading Brian Burns be part of it?

New York Times

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A day that started with an NFL Network insider reporting the Carolina Panthers were interested in trading for a wide receiver ended with the Panthers walking out of Bank of America Stadium to the chants of “Skol!”, the Minnesota Vikings’ longtime battle cry. If the Panthers continue at their current pace, they’ll need to think hard about …

1 year, 6 months ago

Panthers banking on rookie QB Bryce Young to snap 5-year playoff drought

Associated Press

CAROLINA PANTHERS EXPECTATIONS: The Panthers traded up eight spots in the NFL draft to land Bryce Young at No. With the three other NFC South teams also having either new or inexperienced QBs under center, the Panthers feel like they have a chance to win the division under new head coach Frank Reich. Carolina entirely revamped its skill positions on …

1 year, 6 months ago

Panthers’ final 53-man roster projection: 5 possible surprise cuts

New York Times

The Carolina Panthers began paring their roster with a first wave of cuts Saturday. Corral could run the Panthers’ scout team, get another year to grow by sitting in the QB meetings with Josh McCown and serve as insurance if Bryce Young or Andy Dalton misses time due to injury. Tight ends have been featured prominently in Reich’s offense and …

1 year, 6 months ago

Panthers preseason finale: Bryce Young needs sliding practice and 13 other things I learned

New York Times

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bryce Young showed everything he needed to in the Carolina Panthers’ exhibition finale Friday night — except an ability to slide. A lot of room for improvement.” Young joked that he’s pretty sure the Panthers already have sliding lessons scheduled, with second-year quarterback Matt Corral suggesting Josh McCown would lead them. 1 overall pick floated a perfectly …

1 year, 6 months ago

Panthers mailbag: What is the floor for success for this team and rookie QB Bryce Young?

New York Times

Last call comes early Friday night for the Carolina Panthers — at least for the down-the-depth-chart players looking to make an impression in the final exhibition before next week’s roster cuts. Young has attempted only 12 preseason passes, a total that likely won’t increase much as Frank Reich and offensive coordinator Thomas Brown keep things under wraps until Week 1 …

1 year, 7 months ago

Panthers’ Bryce Young limited to 21 yards in preseason debut as Jets win 27-0 without Aaron Rodgers

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bryce Young’s preseason debut didn’t go exactly as planned. “He said he was fine and barely felt it.” Added Panthers offensive tackle Ickey Ekwonu: “He shouldn’t be getting hit at all. We weren’t good enough today.” Reich didn’t seem overly concerned by Carolina’s lack of offensive production — the Panthers had just 165 yards — saying the …

1 year, 7 months ago

Coach Reich: Panthers at ‘different stage’ than most NFL teams, need to play starters in preseason

Associated Press

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Carolina Panthers coach Frank Reich informed his players that nearly all should expect to play in Saturday’s preseason home opener against the New York Jets. We’ve got to get ready to go.” Meanwhile, the Jets plan to rest 18-year veteran Aaron Rodgers, and coach Robert Saleh was non-committal Thursday on if the other starters will play in …

1 year, 7 months ago

Panthers name No. 1 pick Bryce Young team’s Week 1 starting QB vs. Falcons

Associated Press

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — The Carolina Panthers have their QB1. That has already been said: ‘Hey, you’re the guy, let’s go.’” The Panthers made a commitment to Young when they traded away four draft picks and wide receiver D.J. Reich said Young displayed good “mental carryover” from OTAs and he thought the 22-year-old made good quality throws, most notably a downfield …

1 year, 8 months ago

Panthers counting on rookie quarterback Bryce Young to end 5-year playoff drought

Associated Press

CAROLINA PANTHERS CAMP SITE: Wofford College, Spartanburg, South Carolina. KEY ADDITIONS: Head coach Frank Reich, QB Bryce Young, RB Miles Sanders, WR Adam Thielen, WR DJ Chark, TE Hayden Hurst, QB Andy Dalton, DT DeShawn Williams, DT Shy Tuttle, S Vonn Bell. 1 overall pick in the 2023 draft, to reinvigorate the franchise and end a five-year playoff drought. He …

1 year, 9 months ago

Panthers OTA/minicamp: Bryce Young impresses vets — ‘He knows he’s got it’

New York Times

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Before Panthers players and coaches broke for the summer following Wednesday’s second minicamp practice, first-year coach Frank Reich invited a practice guest to address the team. So the defensive line, they rush and then they pull off and they’re standing there — more guys standing with their hands up,” Reich said. Wide receiver Adam Thielen, a free-agent …

1 year, 9 months ago

Panthers hand first-team reps over to rookie QB Bryce Young

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bryce Young’s time is now in Carolina. The Panthers have given Young the first-team reps in practice this week, a move that coach Frank Reich called the next step in the rookie quarterback’s progression. Reich anticipates Young will continue to get first-team reps “for now” as the Panthers prepare for their mandatory minicamp session next week and …

1 year, 10 months ago

Panthers rookie camp breakdown: Bryce Young looks ready; Jammie Robinson flashes

New York Times

When the Panthers offense lines up for Monday’s practice during the next phase of the offseason program, veteran quarterback Andy Dalton will be with the first team and No. You can just see him throwing the football out there, how easy it is for him.” GO DEEPER 'He did every little thing right': Panthers' Bryce Young on point during first …

1 year, 10 months ago

Panthers QB Bryce Young impresses, shows ‘complete command’ in first NFL practice

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bryce Young arrived early for his first NFL practice, then put on a show for his new coaches. Young’s objective was to send a message on what he called “a huge day.” “I wanted to set a tone,” Young said. I think we all want to make the best first impression that we can.” Several of Young’s …

1 year, 10 months ago

Panthers pressure cooker: 10 returning players who need to excel in 2023

New York Times

Earlier this week, we revisited the list of returning players who needed to step up in 2022. Cade Mays, OL Last year’s sixth-round pick carved out a fun role as a rookie, lining up as a fullback in the Panthers’ short-yardage Arby’s package. The Panthers are counting on Terrace Marshall Jr. after he stepped up big last season following Robbie …

1 year, 10 months ago

Panthers depth chart post-draft: Bryce Young will start, but will be eased into role

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of Saints vs. Panthers on Monday Night Football. GO DEEPER Bryce Young's dad pushes back vs. 'lazy' narrative that Panthers QB is too small Running back Projected starter: Miles Sanders Top reserve: Chuba Hubbard Depth: Raheem Blackshear I thought the Panthers might draft a running back on Day 3. When you have a quarterback like …

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Bears coach Johnson and GM Poles are excited about moves to upgrade offensive and defensive lines

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LAKE FOREST., Ill. — Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson and general manager Ryan Poles sought to overhaul their team on both sides of the line of scrimmage in free agency and the NFL draft. “Yeah, we want some tough, some gritty, some dirty individuals and we feel pretty good about the two guys we got,” Johnson said. “We got a …

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Reality is setting in for new Florida Panther Brad Marchand, who’s excited for a potential Cup run

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Brad Marchand wore something with his new team’s logo on it for the first time Sunday night. “It’s extremely exciting to be a part of such an incredible group,” Marchand said. it shows why they’ve been a pillar in the league the last few years.” Marchand had been in talks with the Bruins on a contract …

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