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Agree. Be more consistent. But he did have pretty good games consecutively against the Chiefs and Bucs. And not bad against a very good Eagles defense the next game. Good enough to win but...

BY needs to be more consistent and continue to make big plays in big moments. Like take over a couple of series a game, particularly at the end. If he can't become that, then they should be looking for his replacement. You can not blame a QB for losses with the worst oline/receiver/coaching combination this team has ever had - in his rookie season at that. And then a below average receiving group to go with the worst defense in NFL history his second season. I don't understand. QBs aren't one man teams. It takes a team to win games. 11 on offense, 11 on defense, 11 on special teams, an OC, a DC and a HC. Let's have more than one play of 25+ yards of YAC in a season before condemning the QB for not breaking 300 yards passing a game. Perfectly acceptable to have high expectations but let's not be completely unrealistic.

I agree the coaches are going into the season with this group, so he has to make the best of it. My post was about when BY returned last year. Easily the worst receiving group in the NFL. Easily. So the fact that they were 30th in passing isn't far fetched. The plan was for Thielen and Johnson to lead the group, not two rookie WRs and a rookie TE.

Frank? When he came back his targets were XL, Coker, Moore, Tremble, Mingo and Jatavion Sanders. His major upgrade was Thielen when they played KC in his 4th game back. No knock on any of them. They were all great as role players, with potential for the young guys to be good eventually. But last year they all would have been the 3rd or 4th options on most every other team in the NFL.

Same. My tv stayed on ESPN ALL DAY LONG. Stuart Scott and Rich Eisen changed the game! Chris Berman was a one man gang especially with football and baseball! Now the announcers are a heck of a lot louder and prettier, but not nearly as entertaining. I just can't do it.

To the OP's point, my preseason concerns aren't from BY. Run defense without D. Brown, pass rush, receivers playing like they're young, and play calling. Still hopeful because Dave and Evero weren't calling plays. We'll see in a week.

Option 1 is most likely. Even if he kills it this year, it wouldn't be prudent to rush an extension for one good season. If you have to pay him more because you waited another year, then he earned it. And that's OK. Adjust accordingly.

Cam had the advantage of having a very strong supporting cast his first 2 seasons. Things definitely worsened later on. But those first couple of years can kill a QB. Some never truly recover. If they do recover it takes years, and usually with another team. Trying to learn to be an NFL QB with TEs and WRs that are trying to learn too is a recipe for disaster. Imagine if Cam's rookie season was that 2014 offensive squad. Changes everything! I said it when they moved up in 2023. This team wasn't ready for a rookie QB yet. Anyone that thinks Stroud would have been a lot better is delusional. The correct formula is to build a strong team and then you go get your rookie QB. Not the other way around. BY is going into his third season and we're still trying to put a respectable group of WRs and TEs around him. I think they have the right personnel now. Unfortunately they haven't developed into actual NFL players yet. This season we should expect consistency and aggressiveness from BY. Mostly for his development but also to DEVELOP his young cast.

Really? What did he say to make you think that? Kinda seemed to me that he's saying the same things about JJ that he said about BY when he was a Panther.

Look like the perfect compliment to me.

How is D. Lewis? If he's out, that left side might be a problem.

I don't necessarily agree with that comp. Not saying you're wrong. Just that I don't agree with that train of thought. Bryce is more elusive than many give him credit to be. Not athletic, but elusive. I would say one of the more elusive QBs in the NFL. Like top 5. Where Lamar is way ahead of the pack. BY tends to thrive in the off schedule plays more than he does as a 5 steps and then let it rip guy. Brees got the ball to the right guy quickly. Young tends to like to buy time to allow guys to get open. That's a little bit of a flaw in my opinion. Sometimes you just have to let a guy make a play. If it's 3rd and 8, and a guy is open at 5 yards, just get him the ball and let him get the extra 3 yards.

Bryce Young has been a tale of two QBs. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. To use stats and film prior to returning from being benched is a little disingenuous. Completely different players. Like a new BY returned. You could actually see him trying something new every week, that he was afraid to do before - and being successful at it. If he picks up this season where he left off, we'll have our franchise QB. And yes he was proficient against pressure. And yes he could throw the deep ball efficiently - with a couple of drops that NFL WRs shouldn't make. If he reverts back to the unsure and conservative Bryce from the first two games and most of his rookie season, then we'll be drafting a QB in the first round in 2026. No one knows which we'll get yet. Not even Bryce. My advice would be to stay aggressive going down field. The FO appears to be bringing in receivers that can win the 50/50 ball. That opens up routes underneath. Teams stop blitzing as much and keep a safety over the top. Now what if they had to keep two? It's a lot tougher to defend the middle of the field with LBs than Safeties. I get what they're doing. BY just has to play that game. I think he will. He did in college.

Based on the preseason, I can't even argue with you.

Hopefully not that bad, but we'll know by week 4.

Chris Paul Jr headed to Seattle's practice squad?! Wasted opportunity. Beef up the strongest position groups, but ignore the weakest? Just don't get it.

Mathis is good. Don't know what Campbell adds. Why the F isn't CPJ being claimed first?

Didn't someone say waiver pickups would be announced at noon?

I think there are free agents that could replace Thielen's skill set if they want to, but not by week 1. Bringing back Renfrow (if he isn't too injured to play) is the right move for now - IF they aren't confident in what we have in the room right now.

I don't know if he makes the 53, but I'm sure they'll try to bring back to PS to get his legs under him. 6 WRs makes more sense with so little on defense. Need to bring in some young guns to compete for ILB and FS.

Pressure on this very young receiving group now. They're gonna have to grow up fast. Like in a week. Actually they need to bring someone in. No offense but Moore can't be your vet go-to guy.

Chris Paul Jr should be high on the list. He might be able to start by mid-season (time to pick up the defense). He's already better at beating/shedding blocks than any other ILB on the roster. So tired of watching guys run into OGs and play push with them. Beat the friggin block so you can make a friggin tackle!------- Please!

Sir, the Panthers are not going to have a winning season this year. They're too young/inexperienced at the skill positions. I'd say 2026 is the season for winning expectations. This year is for development.