Bryce Young Benched as Panthers Struggle

Bryce Young's tenure as the Carolina Panthers' starting quarterback has taken a severe downturn, prompting the team to bench him in favor of veteran Andy Dalton after a dismal 0-2 start to the season. ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith has been vocal in criticizing Young's performance, suggesting it has been worse than that of infamous NFL draft bust JaMarcus Russell, who was a No. 1 overall pick in 2007. Young's statistics reflect his struggles, with a 2-16 record as a starter and ranking at the bottom among quarterbacks in completion percentage, yards per game, and passer rating. Smith highlighted that the Panthers have only led for a mere 10 seconds over their last 10 games, labeling the situation an 'unmitigated disaster.' The Panthers' decision to bench Young raises questions about his future in the league and whether he will be remembered as one of the biggest draft busts in NFL history. As the Panthers prepare for their next game against the Raiders, all eyes will be on Dalton's performance and the team's ability to turn their season around.