Bryce Young was a top-end prospect and the Carolina Panthers believed in him enough to give up a lot in a trade with the Chicago Bears for the first overall pick.
Young, in his second preseason game, and the Panthers starting offense had another quiet day on Friday against the New York Giants. Young was three of six for 35 yards. He played a few plays into the second quarter before taking a seat. The Panthers had just 51 yards in the first quarter.
Young didn't do much in the preseason opener, partially because he didn't play much but also the Panthers' offensive line didn't give him much protection when he did drop back to pass. The protection was slightly better against the Giants, but a big sack on the Panthers' second drive cost Carolina a shot at a touchdown inside the red zone.
That's what a highly drafted quarterback who's in his fourth season and has dealt with some ups and downs in the NFL should look like. Jones took a seat after that first drive, as Tyrod Taylor replaced him at quarterback. On Carolina's second drive, Young completed his first pass with a quick decision on a run-pass option. Young had a nice pitch-and-catch to rookie second-round pick Jonathan Mingo, who bounced off a tackle attempt for extra yards. The play gained 15 yards.
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