Panthers insider reveals terrible news for Bryce Young with huge WR update

A Carolina Panthers insider has revealed some bad news for Bryce Young regarding the team's wide receiver position.

Dec 3, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) reacts against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images / Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Carolina Panthers fans really wanted their team to add some more pieces for Bryce Young this offseason, especially considering how good Young looked during the second half of 2024.

Considering that Young is very thin on proven weapons, Panthers fans were entirely valid in being so adamant in their hopes that the front office would bring in some more playmakers.

Unfortunately, Carolina did not add a single wide receiver or tight end in free agency, and it doesn't look like the Panthers are going to prioritize plucking one in the NFL Draft, either.

During a recent appearance on WFNZ, insider Joe Person was asked about the chances that Carolina would take a receiver with the eighth overall pick, and he seems to think that the Panthers are dead set on going with defense at that spot.

“I talked to someone in the organization. They are absolutely obsessed with really fixing the defense this offseason," Person said.

Person added that he does not see Carolina considering a wide out or a tight end with its first-round selection, which will surely aggravate some Panthers fans.

Here's the thing, though: Carolina did finish with the worst statistical defense in NFL history this past year, so the fact that the Panthers are urgently trying to repair that side of the ball is not surprising, nor should they be vilified for doing so.

Plus, this upcoming draft class is rife with depth at the wide receiver position, so Carolina can always pick up a very capable pass-catcher in Round 2.

Now, if the Panthers avoid addressing their weapons entirely next month, that's another story, but let's give general manager Dan Morgan a chance first before we get too agitated.

Feb 1, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan (left) speaks with new coach Dave Canales during the introductory press conference at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images / Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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