Bryce Young gave himself a fighting chance after refocusing his professional goals long-term this season. According to one NFL observer, more work is needed to persuade the Carolina Panthers that this is the right individual to lead them into the future.
Young is garnering praise and admiration in the media. The league is beginning to look at him differently. Head coach Dave Canales took a significant risk by benching him after only two games in 2024. It paid off handsomely.
When given a second chance, the Heisman Trophy winner’s determination ensured that production increased. Young’s confidence grew, and the signal-caller smiled again. Everyone believes again and Canales left no doubt regarding his status in 2025.
He’s the man.
This is an outstanding achievement for Young, especially given how dark things were. What happens next is even more essential.
The Bleacher Report’s Maurice Moton went into additional information on this topic. Young was named to the NFL analyst’s list of quarterbacks on the hot seat next season. He admitted that things were improving, but the need to capitalize on this newfound momentum is strong in Year 3 of his professional career.
“[Bryce] Young should be the Panthers’ Week 1 starter, but he’s not playing for the same coaching staff and front office that drafted him two years ago.” [Dave] Canales quickly benched Young after his early-season troubles in 2024, but the 23-year-old rebounded when given another chance. Now, Young must demonstrate why the previous regime chose him with the top pick in the 2023 draft.”
Maurice Moton of Bleacher Report
Young is the first to acknowledge that he still has work to do. Although the former Alabama star is currently riding a wave of success, complacency is not an option. Given his journey from adversity to potentially becoming a franchise quarterback, this shouldn’t be a concern.
The Panthers are committed to supporting him at every stage. With a solid support system that includes offensive coordinator Canales, quarterbacks coach Will Harriger, and Brad Idzik, Young is well-positioned. He also benefits from stability, having worked within the same system for the first time, after team owner David Tepper expressed strong confidence in the project’s progress.
This stability is perhaps the most important factor. Few quarterbacks can thrive amidst constant change, but with consistent coaching and a unified vision for his development, Young’s prospects look even brighter.
His resurgence has earned him time to prove himself. While the Panthers aren’t looking for a new starting quarterback, they will need a reliable veteran backup if Andy Dalton moves on. However, with a stronger quarterback class emerging in 2026, the pressure is still on for success.
If the Panthers continue to build around Young, providing him with the right tools and supporting him within Canales’ system, general manager Dan Morgan may not need to search for the next quarterback for years to come.
While the future remains uncertain, the outlook is incredibly promising at this moment.
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