NFL insider reveals biggest storyline for Carolina Panthers training camp

There is some optimism around the Carolina Panthers heading into training camp this week. Much of that stems from a late-season push in 2024 that can almost directly be attributed to Bryce Young's return and ascension. He went from bust to potential star in a matter of a few weeks.

But now is the time to determine whether or not that was a legitimate star turn or just a fluke, a "Linsanity run." Training camp will be the first time to really get a feel for where Young is and if there should be that optimism, which NFL insider Joe Person of The Athletic believes is the biggest Panthers storyline right now.

NFL insider says Bryce Young's growth is the biggest piece of the puzzle at camp

Of 10 plausible storylines for fans to keep note of this week and into the rest of the preseason, there is none bigger than Bryce Young and whether or not he can keep growing. At least, Panthers beat writer Joe Person believes that to be the case.

He said the biggest question is whether Young is poised to grow again and if that evolution can get Carolina back to the playoffs. "Young looked like a completely different quarterback at the end of last season than the one whose inconsistency and lack of confidence led to his benching after only two games. This version more closely resembled 'Bama Bryce' and was encouraging enough that the Panthers decided to use a top-10 pick on a receiver rather than give Evero some help on defense," Person said.