After getting their first win of the season in a convincing victory against the Falcons in Week 3, the Panthers took a big step backwards in Week 4. Carolina fell to 1-3 on the year on Sunday, thanks to a blowout loss against New England.
After the game, coach Dave Canales addressed the team's quarterback plans and whether or not he was still a believer in former No. 1 pick Bryce Young, who has struggled thus far into this career.
Canales said, "We're counting on him to keep pushing us forward. Counting on him to keep us on track... I still feel that he's being confident out there, he's leading the group. He's getting us out there with good energy and good focus, so he'll continue (as the starter)."
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Young completed 18 of 30 passes for 150 yards and one touchdown in the 42–13 loss. He was replcaed late in the game for Andy Dalton, who went 5-for-6 with a touchdown in relief.
Despite a solid showing from the veteran Dalton, Canales made clear the late substitution was merely a product of a blowout game, as opposed to being a sign that the franchise was mulling a quarterback change.
This season, Young has thrown five touchdowns and three interceptions in four games. He's been held under 155 passing yards in three of his four appearances.
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