The difference between the Bryce Young that Carolina Panthers fans saw early in the 2024 season and the Bryce Young that finished it was readily apparent to anyone who can see. In his first start against the New Orleans Saints, Young looked timid and unsure of himself - and he was seeing ghosts even in clean pockets.

In the final three games last season, Panthers quarterback Bryce Young threw for 612 yards with seven touchdowns and no interceptions and ran for 100 yards and two touchdowns. His passing-efficiency rating was 111.6. Before those games, Young’s career passing-efficiency rating was 73.6.

Upon further review by the Panthers, OLB Princely Umanmielen actually didn't "hit" QB Bryce Young on yesterday's practice-ending play.