Overview

• ESPN reporters, citing a Panthers team source, relayed that Young developed poor footwork, sloppy fundamentals and preparation habits during his rookie year under Frank Reich.
• Reich acknowledged his staff's shortcomings and said blending offensive systems likely made development harder for Young.
• In Carolina’s latest preseason game, Young struggled and the starting offense was pulled after two series when three had been planned.
• Young finished 2024 with measurable improvement, posting 2,403 passing yards with 15 touchdowns and nine interceptions, including seven touchdowns with no interceptions over the final three games.
• Analysts caution that another slow start could threaten Young’s snaps, with veteran Andy Dalton mentioned as a possible option, as observers also note Carolina now has enough weapons to expect visible progress.