Carolina Panthers urged to stay the course at quarterback for the rest of 2024

The Carolina Panthers were implored to stick with Bryce Young.
Nov 24, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) looks to pass in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Nov 24, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) looks to pass in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images / Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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The Carolina Panthers have had a bit of a quarterback conundrum for much of the year. They've used both Andy Dalton and Bryce Young, though Young seems to have taken the job back and run with it. For the rest of the way, Young has the spot as long as he continues to earn it. They have been advised to just roll with Young no matter what.

Panthers asked to keep Bryce Young as the starter

For the last four games, Bryce Young has started and made steady progress. The coaching staff, primarily Dave Canales, has hesitated to name him the outright starter and remove the week-to-week decision-making. They've been advised to cement Young for the rest of the season.

Bleacher Report's scouting report wrote, "The Panthers passed on any opportunity to trade Young before the trade deadline. While Carolina may ultimately look to move the 2023 No. 1 overall pick in the offseason, Young has shown growth since reentering the starting lineup. 'He's not letting circumstances or certain plays affect him. He's just going out there and he's battling,' receiver Adam Thielen said, per Zach Roberts of SI.com. The Panthers need to find out exactly what they have in Young over the final six weeks. Regardless of any ups or downs from the young signal-caller, Carolina needs to keep journeyman Andy Dalton on the bench."

This was the one move they've been asked to make right now. They can't do much beyond the trade deadline, but they can make some personnel decisions to set themselves up for the future. That includes figuring out exactly what Young can do no matter if he's hot or not.

Young has played well, but he needs to stay on the field even if that changes. They do not learn anything from a second stint on the bench for Young, even if the first one worked wonders on his play.

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Zach Roberts
ZACH ROBERTS

Zachary is a graduate of Southern Adventist University. He earned a degree in Mass Communication with an emphasis in Writing and Editing. He has covered sports, video games, entertainment and is a lifelong Carolina Panthers fan.