Bryce Young often stated that he needs to improve his game. Carolina coach Frank Reich admitted that he needed to improve. Chuba Hubbard and Terrace Marshall both delivered the same message.
Following another mediocre offensive effort, it’s evident that the Panthers’ offense isn’t good enough to win. However, nothing has changed. Carolina was shut down by Chicago in a 16-13 loss Thursday night, finishing with 213 yards and 12 first downs, a season low. For the second time in nine games, the Panthers finished 3 for 15 on third down and failed to score an offensive touchdown.
“It isn’t just young.” Can he improve? Sure. Can I improve? “Unquestionably,” said Reich, a former NFL quarterback. “Can we all improve our offense?” Without a doubt, 100%.” Young did not turn the ball over despite throwing three interceptions in a 27-13 loss to Indianapolis on Sunday, two of which were returned for touchdowns by Kenny Moore. However, he only threw for 185 yards and was sacked three times.
Carolina’s offense was limited to a 33-yard field goal in the second quarter and a 39-yarder in the fourth. The Panthers (1-8) scored their only touchdown of the game on a 79-yard punt return by Ihmir Smith-Marsette in the first quarter. “We’re all frustrated,” said Young, who finished 21-of-38. “It’s a difficult situation to be in. It’s not who we are, and it’s not who we want to be. We are what we put on film, what we put on the field, and we must improve.”
Carolina selected Bryce Young as the first overall pick in the NFL draft after moving up in a trade with Chicago. As part of the transaction, Carolina gave up its first-round pick in next year’s draft, which might be the No. 1 pick if the Panthers keep losing. While Young and the Panthers’ offense were stuck in neutral for the majority of the night, Tyson Bagent—an undrafted rookie from Division II Shepherd University—led Chicago to a 4-yard TD run by former Panthers running back D’Onta Foreman and three field goals.
It was just enough to keep the Panthers at bay. “We have to execute the plays. I need to improve my football game. “I’ve got to be smarter,” said Hubbard, who led Carolina in rushing with 23 yards. “We’re a better team; we’re a way better team than what we’re putting out there right now.”
Carolina had a chance to tie the game in the fourth despite its offensive woes. It drove to the Chicago 41 on its last possession, but Young was nearly intercepted by Bears linebacker Jack Sanborn on third-and-10. Instead of going for it on fourth down, Reich elected to send Pineiro out for a 59-yard field goal against the kicker’s first NFL squad.
Pineiro failed to score. “Difficult choice. “There were mixed feelings about what we should do,” Reich explained. “That’s my call.” Reich called offensive plays for Carolina at the start of the season, but he delegated those duties to offensive coordinator Thomas Brown after the Panthers went 0-6. So far, the modification has not had the expected effect. Since the switch, Carolina has scored two offensive touchdowns in three games.
“It’s not because of the play calls.” “It’s all in the execution,” Young explained. “We are placed in situations. We have possibilities. We don’t follow through. That starts with me. I have to be better.”
Frequently asked questions
How tall is Bryce Young, truly?
Bryce Young
| No. 9 – Carolina Panthers | |
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| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight: | 204 lb (93 kg) |
What is Bryce Young nationality?
Bryce Christopher Young (born July 25, 2001) is an American football quarterback for the National Football League (NFL) Carolina Panthers.
Is Bryce Young a rookie?
Bryce is gifted. He’s a newcomer. He’ll only get better from here.
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