For the third straight post-game press conference, Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales stopped short of naming Bryce Young as his team’s starting quarterback moving forward. But the latest non-answer was his strongest yet.
Canales spoke with reporters following his team’s 20-17 overtime win over the New York Giants on Sunday. Young, in helping the Panthers pick up their second consecutive victory, completed 15 of his 25 throws for 126 yards, a touchdown and no interceptions.
So, now that that franchise has its first winning streak since 2022, Canales was asked if Young’s status as their starter has been solidified.
“I’m just so proud of Bryce,” he replied. “I’m so proud of taking the next step again. I thought he had a great day, thought it could’ve been a fantastic day. I thought a few balls got away from us a couple of times that really would’ve turned into an exceptional day.
“But he handled the rush well, he handled the different coverage looks and all that. So, again, we’ll take all the information, we’ll do all that. But Bryce certainly is making a statement to all of us. So I just can’t tell you how proud I am of just weekly progress and that’s the goal for all of us.”
The Panthers are now 2-1 in Young’s three outings since he returned to the starting lineup.
