This week, Dan Canales’s newly assembled offense in Charlotte will be led by veteran quarterback Andy Dalton. In his first two games, Young has thrown three interceptions, zero touchdowns, and just 245 yards with a 55.4% completion percentage.
The Panthers made a significant financial commitment to Young by giving up two years ago experienced receiver D.J. Moore and high draft picks to the Chicago Bears in exchange for the right to choose first overall in the 2023 Draft. In Young, they chose the Crimson Tide product, but the Houston Texans.
Though the Texans appear to have prevailed thus far, news analyst Mel Kiper Jr. does not believe that Young is solely to blame for the current downward trend.
Following the announcement of Young’s benching, Kiper launched an intense tirade against the Panthers organization on “Get Up” on Tuesday morning.
According to Kiper, via Awful Announcing, “I think mishandle is the word because when you drafted Bryce Young, you knew he was an outlier,” began. Russell Wilson, for example, was larger. Though still just 5’10” and three quarters, taller. That gave the 5’10” quarterback more room. However, Russell Wilson weighed 205 [pounds] when he was born. Not 180 degrees.
“Kyler Murray rose to the first pick overall as a result of Russell Wilson. Not the same physical type as Bryce Young.
