Bryce Young was a little surprised when head coach Dave Canales called to inform him that offensive coordinator Brad Idzik would be taking over play-calling dut

The Carolina Panthers went with a curveball with the 19th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft by drafting a top offensive tackle to protect quarterback Bryce Young for years to come.

The narrative seems to be that Bryce Young has improved enough to potentially be the long-term answer in Carolina. Yet, he ranked QB28 in 2025, exactly where he ranked among fantasy passers in 2024. Do you expect Young to be more than a low-end QB2 this year (say between QB20–QB24)?

The Panthers need to help Bryce Young, but can they do it without giving him a shiny new toy?

The Buccaneers lost two of their veteran leaders this offseason after LB Lavonte David retired and WR Mike Evans signed with the 49ers. Tampa Bay C Graham Barton said it’s on them to adjust and move on as a team.

Even though the Carolina Panthers don't seem inclined to give Bryce Young a long-term contract extension this offseason, head coach Dave Canales remains very optimistic about the future for the offense with the 24-year-old under center.

The Panthers couldn't snap their streak of losing records last season, but the year still marked a step forward for the franchise.

Here's how Simpson stacks up against his Crimson Tide first-round predecessors.