Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is coming into his own.
That statement is true on the field, where the 23-year-old passer just put forth one of the most impressive offerings of his NFL career. Young, in Sunday’s 30-27 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, threw for a season-high 263 yards and a touchdown in bringing the reigning Super Bowl champions to the unexpected brink.
That statement is also true off the field, where he spoke to his teammates in what was described as a “rare moment” following the defeat . . .
In fact, the address was so inspiring that it could’ve gotten starting right guard Robert Hunt back on the field . . .
Young, after a nightmarish two-game start to his second pro campaign, was shockingly benched at the start of Week 3. But a freak injury to veteran quarterback Andy Dalton gave Young a second chance—in which he’s led the Panthers to a 2-2 mark over the last month.
In his four starts back in the lineup, Young has connected on 61.0 percent of his throws for 784 yards, five touchdowns and three interceptions.
