In a stunning turn of events, Bryce Young, the young quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, found himself “completely surprised” and “blindsided” by his benching after the team’s Week 2 loss to the Chargers. A source close to Young revealed this shocking development, as the veteran Andy Dalton stepped in to take over as the Panthers’ signal-caller moving forward.
Despite Dalton’s performance, there is a growing belief within the organization that Young will have another opportunity to shine later in the season. “You want to see what you have in this kid,” one team source emphasized. “It’d be foolish not to.” Panthers coach Dave Canales also reiterated the team’s commitment to Young, stating that there are no plans to trade him at this time.
While speculation about a potential trade swirls around Young, several personnel executives around the league have suggested that Carolina would only receive a Day 3 pick in return for the former No. 1 overall pick. Despite this, faith in Young remains strong within the organization, with three sources confirming that he was the unanimous choice during the 2023 draft process.
Team owner David Tepper, former coach Frank Reich, and former general manager Scott Fitterer were all keen on bringing Young to Carolina. The Panthers made a bold move to secure the top spot in the draft, orchestrating a complex trade with the Bears and the Texans to land their coveted quarterback.
As discussions between the Bears and Texans fell apart due to disagreements over compensation, the Panthers sweetened their offer to ensure they could secure Young as the top pick. Fitterer and Reich quickly agreed on selecting Young as their quarterback of the future, making the decision almost instinctive during the draft process.
The drama and intrigue surrounding Young’s benching and subsequent trade discussions have left the football world buzzing with anticipation. Will Young get another shot to prove himself on the field? Only time will tell, but one thing is for certain – the story of Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers is far from over.