NFL analyst breaks down Bryce Young's strong touchdown drive vs. Bills

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young only played one drive this preseason, but he got his money's worth.

Aug 24, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) runs out of the pocket from Buffalo Bills defensive end Kingsley Jonathan (59) in the first quarter pre-season game at Highmark Stadium. / Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

The preseason is finally over and in 10 days the 2024 NFL regular season will begin when the reigning champion Kansas City Chiefs face the Baltimore Ravens. The Carolina Panthers are pretty far down on the power rankings ladder compared to those two heavyweight contenders. However, for the first time in several years Carolina fans have legitimate reasons to be excited.

This offseason the Panthers went out of their way to make life easier on former number one overall draft pick Bryce Young out of Alabama after a brutal rookie year. First, they hired a quarterback-friendly head coach, then they upgraded their wide receiver corps, then they splurged in free agency to improve their offensive line and finally they picked the top running back prospect in the draft.

According to all accounts, Young has been showing signs of real development this offseason. Seeing is believing, though and in Saturday's preseason win over the Buffalo Bills fans at least got to see some of that improvement on the field. Here's NFL Network analyst Brian Baldinger breaking down Bryce Young's touchdown drive against Buffalo.

.@Panthers @_bryce_young nice opening drive for TD. Coaching and play creativity does make a difference. Confudence building #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/kCUQlTaKtV

— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) August 24, 2024

It's only one drive - but as tight end Jordan Matthews reminded the media a couple weeks ago, nobody wins a Heisman by accident. We're betting that Young is going to be just fine at this level.

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