In a stunning move, the Carolina Panthers have decided to bench quarterback Bryce Young following his lackluster performance in the first two games of the season. This decision comes after Young started his second NFL season with two blowout losses, prompting the coaching staff to make a change at the quarterback position.
The news of Young’s benching has sparked a flurry of reactions from players around the league, with Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons stepping up to voice his support for the struggling quarterback. Parsons, in a recent episode of his podcast, The Edge with Micah Parsons, expressed his belief that Young is not being given a fair chance to succeed.
“I don’t think he’s getting a fair shake at this,” Parsons said of Young. “I’m noticing this a lot, especially in these young quarterbacks. You’re not giving them growing opportunities.”
Parsons went on to draw comparisons between Young and other young quarterbacks like Kenny Pickett, Justin Fields, and Caleb Williams, all of whom have faced their own struggles early in their careers. He highlighted the importance of having a seasoned veteran to learn from, citing Jordan Love’s success with the Green Bay Packers as an example.
“You look at the Kenny Picketts, you look at the Justin Fields, Caleb [Williams] is having kind of similar struggles as Justin Fields. I just think we’re expecting QBs to come into the league and kind of be like ‘right now,’ without no talent, without no real assets around them and be like ‘Hey, it’s time to be good right now.'”
Parsons expressed his hope that Young will eventually live up to his potential and become the quarterback everyone saw during his time at Alabama. He believes that with the right opportunity and support, Young can reach new heights in his career.
Meanwhile, the Panthers have announced that veteran quarterback Andy Dalton will be starting in place of Young in their upcoming game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Dalton, with his wealth of experience in the league, will be counted on to stabilize the offense and lead the team to victory.
As the football world awaits Young’s next move, the debate over his benching continues to rage on, with opinions divided on whether the decision was justified or premature. Only time will tell if Young can bounce back from this setback and prove his critics wrong. Until then, the football world will be watching closely to see how this story unfolds.
