The Carolina Panthers’ offseason will largely revolve around Dave Canales, the new coaching staff, and how they plan to provide enough support for quarterback Bryce Young to succeed in 2024. This is especially crucial as Young struggled with pass protection and lack of separation from his receivers during his rookie season, leading to a total of 62 sacks. In contrast, fellow rookie C.J. Stroud in Houston had a more successful season due to a better supporting cast. Conor Orr of Sports Illustrated predicts that Young will outperform the 2024 rookie class in a bounce-back campaign, but acknowledges that this may not be a bold prediction given Young’s experience advantage. The Panthers’ success will depend on their ability to improve their supporting cast and design an offense that suits Young’s strengths.
Sports Illustrated’s Bold Prediction for the Carolina Panthers in 2024
