Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young was in ball-out mode this past weekend against the Dallas Cowboys. (Oh, wait . . . that should read “ball-is-out” mode.)
After a string of solid showings since returning to the starting lineup in Week 8, Young coughed it up in Week 15, literally. Sunday’s 30-14 loss featured four turnovers from the second-year passer, who threw two picks and lost two fumbles.
Young, following the disappointing defeat, told reporters that he did not have issues with gripping the pigskin.
So if that wasn’t the case, how can he practice better ball security moving forward?
Head coach Dave Canales was asked that on Wednesday.
“Just the reinforcement,” Canales replied. “Every play is important. And particularly, as you start to extend plays and defenders are looking for those opportunities to know when those things happen. You’re going to the ground, it’s a vulnerable spot, we gotta cover it up with two hands going down. When you’re in the pocket, keep two hands on it.
“It’s all across the board. We talk about the ball, first and foremost, as a team. And yes, we talk to each ball carrier—whoever that is. If you have the ball, you’re holding it for the whole team.”
The four giveaways were a career-high for Young.
