See Bryce Young Reveals Shocking Reason Behind Poor Performances Following 37-Point Defeat to the New Orleans Saints

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, in his second NFL season, has found himself at the center of a growing storm of criticism. The Panthers’ most recent 47-10 defeat to the New Orleans Saints intensified the scrutiny on the young quarterback, who struggled throughout the game.

Young completed 13 of 30 passes for 161 yards, threw two interceptions, and didn’t manage to get a touchdown pass for the third game in a row, including the end of last season. The game got out of hand quickly after the Saints took a 17-0 lead before Young made his first pass.

A Tough Defeat and Mounting Criticism

The Panthers’ blowout loss to the Saints was a low point in what has been a difficult season for both Young and the team. Completing just 50% of his passes for 140 yards, Young also threw two costly interceptions that contributed to Carolina’s inability to keep pace with the Saints’ high-powered offense. Despite high hopes for a breakout sophomore campaign, Young has yet to live up to expectations, leading many to question whether he was the right pick for the Panthers as the first overall selection in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Fans, once optimistic about Young’s potential, have grown impatient with his performance. Social media has been buzzing with criticism, and the calls for Young to step up have been growing louder. Some have even suggested that the Panthers should explore other quarterback options if Young’s play does not improve quickly.

Young’s Shocking Revelation

In the aftermath of the Saints defeat, Young made a surprising revelation that has added a new perspective on his recent struggles. During a candid post-game interview, Young shared that he has been dealing with a personal issue that has weighed heavily on him throughout the season. Without going into specific details, he acknowledged that the situation has affected his mental and emotional well-being, which has translated into his performance on the field.

“I know I haven’t been playing up to the level that’s expected of me, and I take full accountability for that,” Young said. “But I’ve also been dealing with some personal stuff off the field that has made it hard to focus. It’s something I’ve been working on privately, but I feel like I owe the fans an explanation for why things have been rough lately.”

This revelation has shed new light on Young’s difficulties this season and has sparked mixed reactions from fans and analysts alike.

A Supportive Locker Room

Bryce Young was on the sideline during the final moments of Carolina’s 47-10 loss to New Orleans when his teammate Miles Sanders came over, gave him a quick handshake, and tapped him on the helmet.

Young, feeling down, managed a brief smile. “I’ve been in this league for a while, and this isn’t my first time with a young quarterback,” Sanders said, referring to his experience with Jalen Hurts in Philadelphia.

“He’s the top pick, and everything he does is closely watched, not just here but around the league. He’s competitive, and I know his confidence might dip a bit, so I wanted to let him know, ‘I’m here for you.’”

The Panthers are trying hard to keep Young’s confidence up after he had a tough rookie season and a rough game against the Saints.

Coaches and teammates had mentioned they saw significant improvement in Young during the offseason, which made his first game under new head coach and offensive play-caller Dave Canales more worrying.

“For me, looking in the mirror first, we all want to be better,” Young said. “You look at plays that could have been done better. You need to learn from it.”

The Panthers have been supportive of Young since he joined the team.

And, honestly, the reality is that the Panthers are committed to the 2021 Heisman Trophy winner from Alabama, having moved up eight spots to pick him and trading away four draft picks and wide receiver D.J. Moore.

One of those picks ended up being the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft, which the Chicago Bears used to select quarterback Caleb Williams.

Many people have questioned why Carolina chose Young over C.J. Stroud, who was the No. 2 pick and is having early success with the Houston Texans.

But Canales has no intention of sitting Young out.

“The best experience you can have is to be on the field and just live it,” Canales said. “He has 16 games from last year and another one on Sunday, so we’ll keep building on those experiences. There’s no way to replace that.”

Young will always face pressure.

After Young was drafted 18 months ago, Panthers owner David Tepper entered the team’s interview room at Bank of America Stadium and told reporters he expected Young to win multiple Super Bowls.

At the moment, the Panthers would be happy just to win a few games, starting with Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Young has a 2-15 record as an NFL starter and has more interceptions (12) than touchdown passes (11). Carolina is tied with the New York Jets for the worst record in the league since 2018 at 31-69 and hasn’t made the playoffs since 2017.

Veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen hasn’t lost faith in Young.

He pointed out that Young was voted team captain this season as a sign that his teammates believe in him. He also said he is confident that Young and the Panthers will turn things around eventually.

“He doesn’t take losing lightly,” Thielen said. “He’s hard on himself and that is what it takes to be a great player in this league. I think he does a great job of showing up the next day, doing what he needs to do to get better and focusing on being that leader.”

Young stays positive despite his challenges and said he plans to keep it that way.

“Personally I draw my faith from God and I trust in Him through everything and I know everything happens for a reason and everything is going to happen how He wants it to,” Young said. “I draw my faith from Him.”

Fan Reactions: Sympathy vs. Frustration

Young’s revelation has sparked a wide range of reactions among the Panthers fan base. Some fans have expressed sympathy, recognizing that personal struggles can affect performance, particularly for a young quarterback still adjusting to the pressures of the NFL.

“I had no idea Bryce was going through something like this,” said one Panthers fan on Twitter. “Mental health is just as important as physical health. I hope he takes the time he needs to get better. We’re all rooting for him.”

Others, however, remain frustrated with the lack of production on the field and argue that the NFL is ultimately a results-driven league where performance matters most.

“I get that Bryce is dealing with something, but this is the NFL. We need wins, not excuses,” another fan commented. “If he’s not ready to play at a high level, we need to find someone who is.”