Bryce Young

2024 - 9 - 16

From Starter to Benchwarmer: Bryce Young's Quick Turnaround in the NFL!

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In a surprising twist, the Carolina Panthers have benched their 2023 No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young and promoted veteran Andy Dalton to the starting position. What's happening in the world of football?!

In a shocking decision that's echoed throughout the NFL, the Carolina Panthers have benched their 2023 No. 1 overall pick, Bryce Young, after just a couple of games this season. The former Heisman Trophy winner was expected to lead the team to glory, but after a disappointing 0-2 start, coach Dave Canales has opted to go with veteran quarterback Andy Dalton as the starter. This unexpected shakeup has left fans and analysts alike scratching their heads and gasping in disbelief, much like the time your favorite ice cream shop ran out of maple bacon fudge flavor!

The Panthers' decision to turn to Dalton, who has seen it all in his long career, illustrates the rapid shifts that can occur in the NFL. Dalton, now in his 14th season, will attempt to stabilize a coaching scenario that seems to be changing as quickly as the Canadian weather! It’s a tough break for Young, considering the organization traded up to secure the top draft spot just a year ago, and now he's sitting on the bench like an overcooked poutine waiting for the server to notice.

The switch came as a surprise to many, but perhaps it's a necessary step for Young's development moving forward. Some analysts believe that being benched could provide Young with valuable time to reassess his strategies and come back stronger. After all, every superhero needs a training montage, and hopefully, he’ll be back to save the Panthers from their current woes! The road isn’t easy, but it’s not the end of the line for this dejected quarterback just yet.

As we bid adieu to Young in the starting role, let’s take a quick look at how quickly things can change in professional sports. Who could forget that infamous moment when a certain quarterback from Winnipeg, dressed as a 40s detective in a remake of “Sherlock Holmes,” turned into an NFL MVP just a season later? Never say never in the world of football; trends can turn faster than a moose running through a hockey rink!

Fun Fact: Andy Dalton is known for his longevity in the league, having started over 140 games – a feat not easily achieved in such a competitive environment. And when it comes to quarterbacks falling from grace, the biggest example would be Ryan Leaf, the 1998 No. 2 overall pick, who had a rocky start that led to a chaotic career. Let’s hope Bryce Young can avoid being in that infamous conversation!

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Panthers to bench 2023 No 1 overall pick Bryce Young and start ... (The Guardian)

Panthers head coach Dave Canales is expected to address the situation later on Monday. Veteran quarterback Andy Dalton is expected to take over as the starter.

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Report: Panthers benching Bryce Young, starting Andy Dalton (Sportsnet.ca)

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Panthers bench Bryce Young, to start Andy Dalton vs. Raiders - ESPN (ESPN)

Veteran Andy Dalton is replacing Bryce Young as the starting quarterback for the Panthers after the team's 0-2 start, coach Dave Canales said Monday.

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NFL Rumors: Bryce Young Benched by Panthers; Andy Dalton to ... (Bleacher Report)

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Panthers benching former top pick Bryce Young for Andy Dalton ... (NBC4 Washington)

The Carolina Panthers reportedly will turn to veteran Andy Dalton at quarterback after Bryce Young's tough start to his second NFL season.

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Panthers reportedly benching No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young ... (Yahoo Sports)

Two weeks of Bryce Young was enough for Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales and GM Dan Morgan. According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the Panthers ...

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Panthers de la Caroline | Début de saison difficile : Bryce Young ... (La Presse)

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Bryce Young benched by Panthers after QB's rough start; Andy ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

The Carolina Panthers have benched 2023 No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young after the second-year quarterback's rough start to the season.

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Panthers : Bryce Young est mis sur le banc (Touchdown Actu)

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Former first-overall pick Bryce Young benched by Carolina Panthers ... (Toronto Sun)

The Carolina Panthers have decided to bench 2023 No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young after the second-year quarterback's rough start to season.

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Bryce Young benched by Carolina Panthers after QB's rough start ... (Toronto Star)

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales right talks to quarterback Bryce Young (9) during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans ...

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The Bryce Young trade will continue to haunt the Carolina Panthers ... (Yahoo Sports)

Just two starts into the 2024 season, new head coach Dave Canales has benched former No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young.

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Bryce Young benched by Carolina Panthers after QB's rough start ... (Post Register)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have decided to bench 2023 No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young after the second-year quarterback's rough start to ...

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What benching Bryce Young for Andy Dalton means for Panthers ... (ESPN)

What led to the Panthers replacing Young, the former No. 1 overall pick, and what does it mean going forward?

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The Carolina Panthers are benching Bryce Young for Week 3 in favor of Andy Dalton. What's next for the team and quarterback?

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How bad was Bryce Young? Four stats that forced Panthers to ... (Sporting News)

Bryce Young had two games in Year 2 to prove he could improve from his disastrous rookie season as the Panthers' No. 1 overall draft pick in 2023.

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Panthers benching No. 1 overall draft pick Bryce Young, starting ... (Yahoo Sports)

Two weeks of Bryce Young was enough for Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales and general manager Dan Morgan. The Panthers are benching Young, ...

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Bryce Young benched by Panthers after QB's rough start; Andy ... (Post Register)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have benched 2023 No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young after the second-year quarterback's rough start to the season.

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Panthers' Bryce Young benched: Is the former No. 1 overall pick one ... (CBSSports.com)

To say that things have gone poorly for the Carolina Panthers in recent seasons would be putting it mildly. The club has gone under .500 in each of the ...

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Bryce Young trade will continue to haunt the Carolina Panthers for ... (Yahoo Sports)

Just two starts into the 2024 season, new head coach Dave Canales has benched former No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young.

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Why benching Bryce Young for Andy Dalton makes some sense, but ... (CBSSports.com)

The Panthers, the worst team in football last year by a country mile, somehow managed to get even worse in 2024. Not having a first-round pick makes things ...

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Dave Canales' decision to bench Bryce Young raises questions ... (Post Register)

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Reports: Panthers benching QB Bryce Young (Herald and News)

The Carolina Panthers are benching former No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young and promoting Andy Dalton to starting quarterback after two weeks, NFL Network and ...

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Panthers bench QB Bryce Young in favor of Andy Dalton (The Suburban Newspaper)

Two weeks into the new season, the Carolina Panthers benched former No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young and promoted Andy Dalton to starting quarterback Monday.

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Dave Canales' decision to bench Bryce Young raises questions ... (Toronto Star)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Dave Canales' decision to bench Bryce Young raises serious questions about the 2023 No. 1 overall pick's future with the Carolina ...

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Panthers benching former top pick Bryce Young for Andy Dalton ... (NBC Southern California)

The Carolina Panthers reportedly will turn to veteran Andy Dalton at quarterback after Bryce Young's tough start to his second NFL season.

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Kiper blames Carolina organization for 'mishandling' Bryce Young ... (TSN)

Mel Kiper Jr. rips into the Panthers' organization and owner for mishandling Bryce Young since his career began last season.

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