The quarterback for the Carolinas was benched after a rough start

The Associated Press

1 overall pick Bryce Young after the second-year quarterback’s rough start to the season.
Andy Dalton will take over as the starter for Carolina’s next game on Sunday at Las Vegas.
Panthers head coach Dave Canales said he made the decision after watching game film from Sunday’s 26-3 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
“After watching the film and taking in all of the information I feel like Andy gives us the best chance to win,” Canales said.
When asked if Young still has the support of the locker room, Canales said “that’s a loaded question.
1 overall pick in this year’s draft after the Panthers finished a league-worst 2-15 last season.
1 overall in the common draft era starting in 1967 to be benched for non-injury reasons in his second season.
When asked about his confidence after the game, Young said, “I draw my confidence from the Lord.
I definitely take accountability for that.” Dalton is 83-78-2 as a starting quarterback in the NFL, including one last season with the Panthers.
Dalton said Monday he was surprised by the move, but is excited about the opportunity to start again in the NFL.

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CHARLOTTE—N. C. . (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have placed 2023 No. Considering the second-year quarterback’s difficult start to the campaign, Bryce Young was selected first overall.

In Sunday’s matchup against Las Vegas, Andy Dalton will start in place of the injured starter for Carolina.

Game film from Sunday’s 26-3 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers was viewed by Panthers head coach Dave Canales, who said he made the decision.

On Monday, after conferring with vice president of football operations Brandt Tilis and general manager Dan Morgan, he informed both quarterbacks of the decision.

“I think Andy gives us the best chance to win after watching the film and taking in all of the information,” Canales remarked.

With the comment, “Right now the focus is on this week,” Canales declined to comment on whether Dalton will continue to be the starter after this week. “.

Canales also declined to specify the precise reason behind the benching of Young.

Canales stated, “Those are private conversations, so I don’t want to get into the specifics.”.

Canales had helped turn around the careers of Baker Mayfield in Tampa Bay and Geno Smith in Seattle. He was hired in part to maximize the potential of Young, who had a difficult rookie season with almost as many interceptions (10) as touchdown passes (11).

However, Young’s difficulties from his rookie season have continued into this one.

For the second straight year, the Panthers have started the season 0-2 and have been outscored 73-13 by the New Orleans Saints and Chargers. He has only completed 31 of 56 passes for 244 yards with three interceptions. Young has only scored one touchdown for Carolina this season.

“That’s a loaded question,” Canales responded to a question about whether Young still has the backing of the locker room. At this moment, our main priorities are preparing for the Raiders and making sure that the film from yesterday is fixed. “.

Since the Panthers traded up eight spots in the 2023 NFL draft to acquire him, Young is 2-16 overall as a starter.

The Panthers sent wide receiver D.J in that trade with Chicago, representing a sizable financial commitment. Moore and four draft selections, including what ended up being the No. Following a league-worst 2-15 season last season, the Panthers were selected with the first overall pick in this year’s draft. Calvin Williams, a quarterback, was selected by the Bears with that pick.

Young is chosen as the first quarterback overall. 1 overall in the common draft era starting in 1967 to be benched for non-injury reasons in his second season.

He doesn’t appear to be a No. Since his arrival, he has been the number one overall pick; he frequently makes bad decisions and throws into double coverage, always appearing flustered in the pocket. After throwing an interception in the season opener against the Saints, his performance has only seemed to worsen.

The home crowd continuously jeered Young on Sunday as the offense repeatedly stagnated.

The Panthers outgained the opposition 349-159 and converted just one of their twelve third downs.

Following the game, Young responded, “I get my confidence from the Lord,” when asked about it. I am incredibly fortunate. For this challenge, I am thankful. It’s not a perfect beginning, but everything that God does has a purpose. I trust that. “.

Young stated that he needed to make better decisions.

“You’re always itching to act. You feel compelled to take action, Young said. Naturally, managing the game is a part of the job. There are some awful movies nowadays that show that. Without a doubt, I accept responsibility. “.

With one final season with the Panthers, Dalton’s record as an NFL starting quarterback is 83-78-2. Since joining the league in 2011 with Cincinnati, he has thrown 246 touchdown passes and 144 interceptions.

Dalton expressed his surprise at the decision on Monday, but he is thrilled about the chance to make a fresh start in the NFL.

Dalton, who missed some of training camp due to a quad injury, expressed his excitement for the opportunity. “When I came here, I wasn’t sure if I was going to get another opportunity,” he said. “I’m eager for what lies ahead. Additionally, it’s a challenging circumstance. It is difficult; I have experienced both sides of it. Though it’s difficult for everyone, personally, I’m looking forward to it. “.

Tommy Tremble, a tight end for the Panthers, stated that he still thinks quarterback Austin Young is excellent and that the quarterback isn’t solely to blame.

As colleagues, we haven’t done our best to support him in demonstrating his abilities, according to Tremble. “I’ve witnessed the flashes and his daily activities in practice. I believe that we all feel bad about not being able to display that on Sundays.

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