In what can only be described as a tumultuous season for Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers, signs of despair have begun to dawn as their offense has consistently struggled under the Table leadership of Young. The rookie quarterback, who was the highly anticipated No.1 overall pick, has not skirted criticism or accountability for the Panthers’ underwhelming performances.

The team has matched the franchise’s worst start in history, and the signs of woes were highly visible in their recent 27-13 loss against the Indianopolis Colts. Young threw three interceptions with two returned for touchdowns by Colts’ Kenny Moore II, making it his weakest performance to date.

Despite the constant pressure and being sacked 26 times this season, Young refrains from playing the blame game. Never crumbling under the pressure, he demonstrated a glimmer of resilience as he stood stern in the pocket on a fourth-and-1 scenario against the Colts and unleashed a successful first-down pass.

Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich addressed their recent loss and gave a preview of their upcoming contest against the Bears, albeit without dismissing the widespread anxiousness over Young’s recurring struggles. This has led many to question whether the Panthers drafted the wrong quarterback.

Indeed, the position of an NFL quarterback is often the most criticized in sports, and Young is having a firsthand experience of this intensified scrutiny. It remains to be seen if this budding talent can turn the tide and restore faith among Panther fans.