What the Panthers had to say for themselves after their humiliating loss to the Bears

Check in with quotes from several players around Carolina's locker room at Soldier Field following today's loss.

Tim Weaver | Oct 6, 2024

Oct 6, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton (14) collects a fumbles snap in the end zone against the Chicago Bears during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field. / Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images

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Well, that was quick. Just three weeks after veteran Andy Dalton's inspiring ascension to become the Carolina Panthers' starting quarterback, all the good vibes are officially gone. Today's road loss to the Chicago Bears was a wakeup call for a team that seems to have briefly forgotten that they are still the worst team in the NFL right now and that there's no end in sight.

For an encore, the Panthers also suffered several injuries at Soldier Field today, including Jadeveon Clowney and Taylor Moton. That means things are likely to get even worse around these parts before the get better. Here's what several players and Dave Canales had to say to the media afterwards.

Trevin Wallace on his 4th & 1 stop

Trevin Wallace earned his first start today at ILB and made a few standout plays — among them, that 4th-and-1 tackle that stunted a #Bears drive and gave the #Panthers some rare momentum.

Him talking about his day & that play. Sneak peek: “I didn’t even know it was fourth down!” pic.twitter.com/Xrjxxr5IEr
— Alex Zietlow (@alexzietlow05) October 6, 2024

Robert Hunt on Panthers abandoning the run

#Panthers right guard Robert Hunt said running the ball was something this offense did well today. “Unfortunately we just didn’t do enough.”

More: pic.twitter.com/3IV3tMou3o
— Alex Zietlow (@alexzietlow05) October 6, 2024

Bryce Young on his motivation

I asked Bryce Young if the current situation lit a fire under him. Here’s what he said: pic.twitter.com/tUQZU0KUoH
— Carolina Blitz (@KeepBlitzin) October 6, 2024

Bryce Young on Bears-Panthers rivalry

Bryce Young is an integral part of this recent Panthers-Bears rivalry. I asked about the significance of this game to him. pic.twitter.com/eiakbf7TBf
— Sheena Quick (@Sheena_Marie3) October 6, 2024

Xavier Legette on shoulder injury

Xavier says his shoulder got a little banged up. Added that he should be avail next week. pic.twitter.com/wlXCysZk9f
— Carolina Blitz (@KeepBlitzin) October 6, 2024

Austin Corbett on biceps injury

Panthers center Austin Corbett (biceps) doesn’t sound like he will be able to play anytime soon. He will have an MRI on Monday. pic.twitter.com/ElqNEgYzX1
— David Newton (@DNewtonespn) October 6, 2024

Dave Canales on Jaycee Horn's ejection

Canales on Jaycee Horn ejection - “We have to control our emotions.”

He acknowledges that Horn was instigated but that the refs did the right thing by disciplining both players and not just Horn. pic.twitter.com/sQ2wzyKXmj
— Sheena Quick (@Sheena_Marie3) October 6, 2024

Dave Canales on putting in Bryce Young

Dave Canales says he played Bryce Young in part because he didn’t want Andy Dalton playing behind beat-up OL in lopsided loss. pic.twitter.com/wUqsE2VgCd
— Joe Person (@josephperson) October 6, 2024

Dave Canales says Andy Dalton will start next week

Dave Canales says Andy Dalton will start at quarterback for the Panthers next week. Says Bryce Young looked fantastic today in mopup role. pic.twitter.com/zwRNeZEkMB
— David Newton (@DNewtonespn) October 6, 2024