Head Coach Keeps QB Search Active Despite Roster Talent

The Carolina Panthers are having quarterback problems. Not words you’d think of hearing considering the team just drafted Bryce Young a year ago. However, the team is at a crossroads with respect to the position of the third-string quarterback spot so that means Young is not the problem. Head coach Dave Canales currently has the sophomore QB and Andy Dalton to back him up in the QB room.
In a recent press conference, Canales addressed his interest in bringing a third QB aboard. As of today, Jack Plummer, an undrafted free agent from the University of Louisville is the third-stringer for the team.
Dave Canales likes what he sees from Plummer so far. Despite the rookie’s lack of experience, he seems to have his back.
The head coach is not going to turn away an opportunity to strengthen his QB room if a viable candidate comes his way.

Dave Canales is interested in bringing a veteran QB aboard

The head coach will have his eyes fixated on bringing veteran quarterbacks aboard. As of now, some prominent names on the free agent market are Ryan Tannehill, Brian Hoyer, and Trevor Siemian. The team should remain covered with Bryce Young, who has proven to be a durable quarterback in his rookie year and with Andy Dalton to back him up but it never hurts to be safe than sorry.
The Carolina Panthers had a disappointing record last season winning 2 games and losing 15. Dave Canales will have a rough task ahead of him as he intends to revamp the culture within the organization and rebuild the mentality in the locker room. He has been betting big on himself and has not shied away from being vocal about the Panthers making a resurgence in the forthcoming season.
As for Bryce Young, he had far from an ideal rookie year. He threw for 2,877 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions and had a disappointing QBR of 33.4. He ranked 29th in the league in terms of QBR. It was surprising to see this considering he was the first pick in the 2022-23 draft class. However, it was not all his fault as he had to play behind an inconsistent O-line and was put in the least ideal situation for a rookie.