Young? Stroud? Panthers reach consensus on No. 1 draft pick
1 year, 7 months ago

Young? Stroud? Panthers reach consensus on No. 1 draft pick

Associated Press  

N.C. — Carolina Panthers coach Frank Reich says he and general manager Scott Fitterer have agreed on which quarterback the team will select with the No. Reich said the team’s coaching staff’s convictions on who to take “built gradually” over time. With the top pick decided, Reich said the team is now focusing its attention on its other five picks in the first five rounds of the draft, including the 39th overall selection. “We are wrapping our minds around that 39th pick and the 93rd pick about all of the scenarios – up, down or stay there,” Reich said.

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Bryce Young to make 4th consecutive start for the Panthers
1 month 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 …

Bryce Young beginning to show signs of confidence, growth in leading Panthers to back-to-back wins
1 month, 1 week ago

Bryce Young beginning to show signs of confidence, growth in leading Panthers to back-to-back wins

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — After he broke the pocket and weaved his way up the field for a 24-yard gain, Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young briefly posed to signal first down in a rare display of confidence for the second-year quarterback. Young didn’t put up great numbers on Sunday, completing 15 of 25 passes for 126 yards with one touchdown, but …

Johnny Manziel reveals his No. 1 pick for next year's NFL Draft
2 months ago

Johnny Manziel reveals his No. 1 pick for next year's NFL Draft

Daily Mail  

Johnny Football is on the clock – and the former Texas A&M quarterback likes Shedeur Sanders. 'Shedeur is obviously going to be a guy that's going to be looked at and probably be the top quarterback coming off the board this year,' Manziel said of Shedeur. Johnny Manziel likes Shedeur Sanders to be the first-overall pick of the 2025 NFL …

Panthers QB Bryce Young says he was surprised to learn he’d been benched, needs to get better
3 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 …

Coach Dave Canales says Panthers aren’t considering trading QB Young after benching 2023 No. 1 pick
3 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 …

Bryce Young benched by Panthers after QB’s rough start; Andy Dalton will start vs. Raiders
3 months, 1 week ago

Bryce Young benched by Panthers after QB’s rough start; Andy Dalton will start vs. Raiders

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers have benched 2023 No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young after the second-year quarterback’s rough start to the season. Panthers head coach Dave Canales said he made the decision after watching game film from Sunday’s 26-3 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Canales wouldn’t say if Dalton will remain the starter beyond this week saying …

Panthers rally to support second-year QB Bryce Young after disappointing 37-point loss to the Saints
3 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 …

‘This is his opportunity’: The Panthers are banking on a Year 2 bump for Bryce Young
3 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 …

Panthers 53-man roster projection: Could a couple of drafted rookies be in trouble?
4 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 …

Carolina Panthers roster analysis: Thoughts on Bryce Young and every position group
5 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 …

Panthers 2024 NFL Draft takeaways: More playmakers for Bryce Young, offense
7 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. …

Panthers’ 7-round mock: A trade, a playmaker for Bryce Young and defensive help
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Panthers’ 7-round mock: A trade, a playmaker for Bryce Young and defensive help

New York Times  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers filled several holes in free agency but created a rather large one by trading two-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Brian Burns to the New York Giants. 1 spot last year, the Panthers traded their first-round pick this year to the Chicago Bears, who will pick first overall as a result of Carolina’s 2-15 record …

Is C.J. Stroud that much better than Bryce Young or did he just land in a better situation?
11 months ago

Is C.J. Stroud that much better than Bryce Young or did he just land in a better situation?

New York Times  

Stroud’s dazzling playoff debut continued to legitimize the Houston Texans as a contender with long-term staying power. GO DEEPER Panthers can't waste another year of Bryce Young's career with 'too many voices' in his ear Even if it’s acknowledged that the circumstances in Carolina were worse than they were in Houston, it’s also still possible the Panthers simply left the …

Panthers’ Bryce Young shoots down the narrative he’s not durable: ‘He keeps fighting’
11 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Panthers No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young beginning to show poise, moxie as rookie season winds down
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Panthers No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young beginning to show poise, moxie as rookie season winds down

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers are beginning to see some of the poise and moxie they were hoping for this season out of No. Although the Panthers lost 33-30 when they weren’t able to spike the ball at the Green Bay 31 before time expired, it was still a game where Young took a significant step forward. Against Atlanta, …

Bryce Young takes blame as Carolina’s offense sputters again in 16-13 loss to Chicago
1 year, 1 month ago

Bryce Young takes blame as Carolina’s offense sputters again in 16-13 loss to Chicago

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Bryce Young repeatedly said he needed to play better. Eddy Pineiro kicked a 33-yard field goal in the second quarter and a 39-yarder in the fourth, but that was it for Carolina’s offense. While Young and Carolina’s offense were stuck in neutral for most of the night, Tyson Bagent — an undrafted rookie from Division II Shepherd University …

Panthers-Bears: After offseason trade and 9 weeks of season, which team has the edge?
1 year, 1 month ago

Panthers-Bears: After offseason trade and 9 weeks of season, which team has the edge?

New York Times  

When NFL schedules were announced in May, the Thursday night game between the Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers seemed like a fun, Week 10 matchup of the teams that pulled off the trade that reshaped the 2023 draft and — they hoped — their franchises’ futures. For the Bears, Justin Fields’ status remains up in the air because of a …

Bryce Young’s bad day invites more questions about whether Panthers picked the right QB
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Panthers stock report: Who’s rising, who’s falling headed into training camp
1 year, 5 months ago

Panthers stock report: Who’s rising, who’s falling headed into training camp

New York Times  

I happened to be in Spartanburg, S.C., last weekend and walked over to Wofford to nose around. That’ll come soon enough, like in four weeks when the Panthers move into the dorms and hit the practice fields for Frank Reich’s first training camp. "@josephperson on how Young's subtle swag makes his new Panthers teammates confident he won’t be overwhelmed as …

Panthers hand first-team reps over to rookie QB Bryce Young
1 year, 6 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 …

Panthers rookie camp breakdown: Bryce Young looks ready; Jammie Robinson flashes
1 year, 7 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 …

Panthers give QB Young help, select Mississippi WR Mingo
1 year, 7 months ago

Panthers give QB Young help, select Mississippi WR Mingo

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers gave new quarterback Bryce Young some help on Friday night, selecting Mississippi wide receiver Jonathan Mingo with the 39th overall pick in the NFL draft. “Just get it near him and he’s got strong hands to the ball.” The Panthers are looking to upgrade an offense that was 29th in the league in passing …

2023 NFL draft: Know about top 10 overall picks who got selected in round one
1 year, 7 months ago

2023 NFL draft: Know about top 10 overall picks who got selected in round one

Hindustan Times  

Round one of 2023 NFL draft got concluded with much fanfare on Thursday night in Kansas City. With the No.1 overall pick, Carolina Panthers selected Alabama quarterback Bryce Young. Round one of 2023 NFL draft took place with much fanfare on Thursday night in Kansas City. Here is the list of top 10 overall picks who got selected in the …

NFL draft dominated early by QBs, including top pick Young
1 year, 7 months ago

NFL draft dominated early by QBs, including top pick Young

Associated Press  

— Finding a franchise quarterback is the quickest path to success so it’s no surprise teams made them a priority in the NFL draft. Stroud and Anthony Richardson were among the top four picks Thursday night, an expected result in a rich draft class that’s been anticipated since last year. 3 pick and selected Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. …

Panthers nab Bryce Young No. 1 with plans to win Super Bowls
1 year, 7 months ago

Panthers nab Bryce Young No. 1 with plans to win Super Bowls

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers are desperate to win some Super Bowls, and owner David Tepper believes Bryce Young is the best man to help them reach that goal. And we thought he has the best probability of winning Super Bowls.” Young knows there will be pressure on him to win, but that doesn’t seem to faze him. “Whenever …

Alabama’s Bryce Young selected first in 2023 NFL Draft: Will he be star QB Panthers need?
1 year, 7 months ago

Alabama’s Bryce Young selected first in 2023 NFL Draft: Will he be star QB Panthers need?

New York Times  

By Joseph Person, Dane Brugler and Larry Holder The Panthers selected Alabama quarterback Bryce Young with the No. GO DEEPER Dane Brugler's final 2023 NFL mock draft: Bryce Young at 1, then all bets are off The Athletic’s instant analysis: Young impresses Panthers Ohio State quarterback C.J. — Jake Ciely Panthers’ QB blues The Panthers last received stable quarterback play …

Top SEC QBs prepping for NFL draft, teams seeking successors
1 year, 7 months ago

Top SEC QBs prepping for NFL draft, teams seeking successors

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Southeastern Conference teams must replace a Heisman Trophy-winner, a two-time national champion and several potential first-round draft picks at quarterback. There are a handful of established returning quarterbacks, like LSU’s Jayden Daniels, Mississippi State’s Will Rogers, Arkansas’s KJ Jefferson and South Carolina’s Spencer Rattler. Spencer Sanders …

Panthers are on the NFL Draft clock: Still feels like Bryce Young is the No. 1 pick
1 year, 7 months ago

Panthers are on the NFL Draft clock: Still feels like Bryce Young is the No. 1 pick

New York Times  

The Athletic has around-the-clock coverage of the NFL Draft. “I didn’t really actually know much about before,” Young said. GO DEEPER Panthers 7-round mock draft: A trade, 2 edge rushers and 2 weapons for rookie QB “I don’t want to speak on it too much,” Levis said. “The rest were on turf, so I’m just super comfortable with it.” The …

Panthers 7-round mock draft: A trade, 2 edge rushers and 2 weapons for rookie QB
1 year, 8 months ago

Panthers 7-round mock draft: A trade, 2 edge rushers and 2 weapons for rookie QB

New York Times  

You might not know it based on the pre-draft media coverage, but the Panthers have other positional needs besides quarterback. Stroud have dominated the headlines since the Panthers traded up for the top overall pick on March 10, but general manager Scott Fitterer has other areas he’d like to address over the 258 picks that will follow No. In The …

Panthers set to go with a QB with 1st overall pick in draft
1 year, 8 months ago

Panthers set to go with a QB with 1st overall pick in draft

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Decision time is fast approaching for the Carolina Panthers. Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer downplayed any concerns about Young’s size — the 2021 Heisman Trophy winner was measured at 5-foot-10 and 204 pounds at the NFL scouting combine in February — being a consideration in the team’s decision. We want to keep this process open all the …

Trade-ups for quarterbacks becoming more common in NFL
1 year, 8 months ago

Trade-ups for quarterbacks becoming more common in NFL

Associated Press  

Tired of spending years in the quarterback wilderness, shuffling in a string of mostly ineffective veterans at the game’s most important position, the Carolina Panthers made a bold move that has been all too common in recent years. “Without one of those quarterbacks, it’s really hard to be competitive.” Tannenbaum traded up 12 spots in the 2009 draft to take …

Panthers have no reservations about QB Bryce Young’s size
1 year, 8 months ago

Panthers have no reservations about QB Bryce Young’s size

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer said the team has no reservations about Bryce Young’s size as it begins to finalize a decision on who’ll be the No. “When Russell Wilson came out he had three balls batted down his senior year; Bryce had two,” Fitterer said Tuesday during a pre-draft news conference. “It’s not done, and …

Panthers have a plan to put weight on Bryce Young if (when) he’s the choice at No. 1
1 year, 8 months ago

Panthers have a plan to put weight on Bryce Young if (when) he’s the choice at No. 1

New York Times  

Scott Fitterer did not come right out and say Alabama quarterback Bryce Young will be the Panthers’ pick at No. As has been well-documented, Fitterer was Seattle’s college scouting director in when the Seahawks drafted Russell Wilson, who was 5-11 and weighed 204 pounds at the 2012 combine. “Obviously,” Fitterer said, “it’s a huge decision for the organization.” Talk to …

Alabama’s Bryce Young throws for NFL teams at pro day
1 year, 9 months ago

Alabama’s Bryce Young throws for NFL teams at pro day

Associated Press  

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Nick Saban says his quarterback, Bryce Young, is the best prospect in the upcoming NFL draft. Now, the star Alabama passer and 2021 Heisman Trophy winner is trying to convince NFL teams — the Carolina Panthers, in particular — that the Crimson Tide coach is right, from the combine to Thursday’s pro day at his old practice …

AP sources: Panthers acquire No. 1 overall pick from Bears
1 year, 9 months ago

AP sources: Panthers acquire No. 1 overall pick from Bears

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers are on the clock. “You go get the guy that you want, you know,” Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer said last week at the scouting combine about potentially trading up for a quarterback. The only quarterbacks currently on the Panthers’ roster are last year’s third-round draft pick Matt Corral and Jacob Eason, who saw …

Panthers weighing options as quarterback hunt continues
1 year, 9 months ago

Panthers weighing options as quarterback hunt continues

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Team officials have already met with free agent quarterback Derek Carr and six draft eligible QBs — Alabama’s Bryce Young, Kentucky’s Will Levis, Ohio State’s C.J. The team now must decide whether to sign Carr, who turns 32 this month, or draft a young quarterback – …

Passing on QB in Round 1 shows Panthers, Rhule have patience
2 years, 7 months ago

Passing on QB in Round 1 shows Panthers, Rhule have patience

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper preached patience last week when it came to breaking the losing cycle and building a consistent winner. 6 overall pick, Carolina’s big three decision-makers — Tepper, general manager Scott Fitterer and coach Matt Rhule — selected offensive tackle Ikem “Ickey” Ekwonu from North Carolina State, filling a less flashy but equally as …

Carolina Panthers draft Tommy Tremble: ‘Violent and versatile’ is what they want from tight end
3 years, 7 months ago

Carolina Panthers draft Tommy Tremble: ‘Violent and versatile’ is what they want from tight end

New York Times  

The Carolina Panthers selected Notre Dame tight end Tommy Tremble with the 83rd pick in the third round of the NFL Draft on Friday. With Ian Thomas failing to emerge as a consistent playmaker after Greg Olsen’s departure, the Panthers needed another tight end — even with the offseason signing of free agent Dan Arnold. With a lot of talented …

Falcons pick Florida TE Kyle Pitts at No. 4 in NFL draft
3 years, 7 months ago

Falcons pick Florida TE Kyle Pitts at No. 4 in NFL draft

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons decided not to pick their quarterback of the future, going for more immediate help by selecting Florida tight end Kyle Pitts at No. “From day one, I’m going to be like a sponge.” Pitts was the first pick for the Falcons’ new leadership duo of general manager Terry Fontenot and coach Arthur Smith. “We’re real …

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