by Team Del Genio
Monday, Dec 02, 2024Bryce Young appears to have taken a leap in his ability to operate NFL offenses. He completed 21 of 35 passes for 263 yards with a touchdown pass and no interceptions in Week 12 in the Panthers’ 30-27 loss at home against Kansas City in a very competitive game.
After previously being too much of a check-down artist who became very predictable in not challenging the opposing team’s secondary, Young completed 9 of 16 passes of ten or more air yards for 165 yards with a touchdown pass. He also handled the blitz well in that game as he completed 11 of 14 passes for 123 yards with that touchdown pass when Chiefs’ defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo sent extra pass rushers. That skill was going to be important in his next game against Tampa Bay since the Buccaneers’ head coach Todd Bowles loves to dial up the blitz.
Credit goes to Young for not sulking when he got benched earlier this season but instead using the time to get to work on the challenges that were holding back his development. Head coach Dave Canales also deserves accolades for not giving up on the former number-one pick in the NFL draft. Canales drew praise for his work with Baker Mayfield when he was the Tampa Bay offensive coordinator last year. He knows this Buccaneers defense which should help Young in that game.
Since the eighth week of the season going into his game against Tampa Bay on December 1st, Young ranks 21st of 32 starting quarterbacks in expected points added per play. While that is not an elite ranking, it demonstrates his improvement since he ranked last for starting quarterbacks in that category before getting benched and he ranked 31st of 32 quarterbacks in his rookie season last year.
Since his return to the field after his benching, he has made nine big-time defined throws and only committed four turnover-worthy plays. His sack rate has dropped from 25% to 12% since his return as well.
Young built on his recent growth spurt against the Buccaneers. The second-year pro completed 26 of 46 passes for 298 yards. He threw a touchdown pass without an interception. He added another 17 yards on the ground including another touchdown.
Given these recent performances, Young is making the case that he should be a starting quarterback in this league for years. He might even fulfill the promise he once had as the number-one pick in the 2023 NFL draft. It has been a remarkable turnaround for a player who looked like a complete bust when he got benched after the second week of the season.
Good luck - TDG.
After previously being too much of a check-down artist who became very predictable in not challenging the opposing team’s secondary, Young completed 9 of 16 passes of ten or more air yards for 165 yards with a touchdown pass. He also handled the blitz well in that game as he completed 11 of 14 passes for 123 yards with that touchdown pass when Chiefs’ defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo sent extra pass rushers. That skill was going to be important in his next game against Tampa Bay since the Buccaneers’ head coach Todd Bowles loves to dial up the blitz.
Credit goes to Young for not sulking when he got benched earlier this season but instead using the time to get to work on the challenges that were holding back his development. Head coach Dave Canales also deserves accolades for not giving up on the former number-one pick in the NFL draft. Canales drew praise for his work with Baker Mayfield when he was the Tampa Bay offensive coordinator last year. He knows this Buccaneers defense which should help Young in that game.
Since the eighth week of the season going into his game against Tampa Bay on December 1st, Young ranks 21st of 32 starting quarterbacks in expected points added per play. While that is not an elite ranking, it demonstrates his improvement since he ranked last for starting quarterbacks in that category before getting benched and he ranked 31st of 32 quarterbacks in his rookie season last year.
Since his return to the field after his benching, he has made nine big-time defined throws and only committed four turnover-worthy plays. His sack rate has dropped from 25% to 12% since his return as well.
Young built on his recent growth spurt against the Buccaneers. The second-year pro completed 26 of 46 passes for 298 yards. He threw a touchdown pass without an interception. He added another 17 yards on the ground including another touchdown.
Given these recent performances, Young is making the case that he should be a starting quarterback in this league for years. He might even fulfill the promise he once had as the number-one pick in the 2023 NFL draft. It has been a remarkable turnaround for a player who looked like a complete bust when he got benched after the second week of the season.
Good luck - TDG.
