The Carolina Panthers and head coach Dave Canales are faced with a strategic conundrum as the NFL preseason draws near, revolving around quarterback Bryce Young's participation. Canales, immersed in devising his preseason game plan, expressed his uncertainty about Young's involvement in the upcoming preseason games. "He was like, 'Think about all the lessons I learned this year. I talked to him about [how] you got 16 games under your belt moving forward here. So there's some carryover with some stuff, you know, but it was just about looking forward," Canales stated in a QC News interview.
An article by BVM Sports points out the dilemma playing could enhance Young's experience and synergy with the team, but injury risks cannot be overlooked. The article cites Young's "consistently inconsistent" performance in training camp. Last preseason's limited play might have contributed to early regular season issues, suggesting a benefit in increased preseason action.
Adding to the debate, the Panthers remember former quarterback Cam Newton's preseason injury ordeal. Set to return to the same venue where Newton's preseason was derailed by a sprained foot, the team must weigh the precedents against potential rewards. This historical context certainly informs Canales' predicament.
Meanwhile, a recent piece by Sports Illustrated conveyed Canales' back-and-forth consideration. "There could be (a chance Bryce doesn't suit up on Thursday night). I keep going back and forth with that. There is some value in allowing him to play with Austin (Corbett). And there's also the flip side of it. Which we know," said Canales. The report speculates that Young might play a series or two, at best, as the team cautiously advances through the preseason.
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