Earlier this season, the Panthers benched Younger in favor of Andy Dalton after an 0-2 begin. Dalton went 1-4 as a starter earlier than struggling a proper thumb damage in a minor automotive accident. In line with ESPN’s David Newton, Dalton was obtainable in Week 9 towards the New Orleans Saints and wasn’t restricted in Wednesday’s apply.
“That is about progress from one week to the following,” Canales stated. “I speak about ending the entire time. That is ending performs, drives, quarters, halves and video games. He did a unbelievable job of ending that recreation [against the Saints].”
Within the 23-22 victory over New Orleans, Younger accomplished 16-of-26 passes for 171 yards, one landing and one interception. He additionally engineered a four-play, 64-yard TD drive late within the fourth quarter.
Dalton nonetheless looks as if a greater choice than Younger, who has a 3-17 beginning document in two seasons with Carolina.
In six video games, 37-year-old Dalton has seven TDs and 6 interceptions and has posted an above-average 55.6 QBR. In the meantime, 23-year-old Younger has three TD passes and 6 interceptions and has logged a below-average 26.6 QBR in six video games.
Carolina, nonetheless, might want Younger to pan out after it basically mortgaged its future on the previous Alabama star. Earlier than the 2023 NFL Draft, the Panthers traded WR D.J. Moore, two first-rounders and two second-rounders to maneuver as much as No. 1 and take Younger.
That will clarify why Panthers first-year common supervisor Dan Morgan rejected commerce gives for Younger earlier than Tuesday’s deadline.
“We by no means acquired into any discussions,” Morgan told the media Wednesday. “I by no means opened that door. I did not need to commerce Byrce, and I nonetheless do not. I’m dedicated to serving to him develop and serving to him develop.”
Sticking with Younger makes some sense for the Panthers. Carolina (2-7) might be not contending for a playoff spot, presumably giving it extra time to find out if he can rebound.
