Panthers new head coach Dave Canales wants the ball out of QB Bryce Young’s hands quickly in Year 2
First-year Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales has been harping on Bryce Young all offseason to get the ball out of his hands – or break the pocket and extend the play if nothing is available – within that time frame.
It´s something that will require quick decision-making skills from the second-year quarterback, who ranked near the bottom of league last year when it came to his release time.
But Canales believes it will play to Young´s strengths and help him turn the corner after a disappointing rookie season in which he went 2-14 as a starter, threw for fewer than 180 yards per game and had nearly as many interceptions (10) as touchdown passes (11).
“For our concepts, if you kind of get more specific to what we´re trying to do, the ball gets to the checkdown in about 2.7, definitely under 3,´´ Canales first said of his plans back at the NFL combine. “Bryce better be really moving towards the line of scrimmage, ready to take off, checking it down.´´
In Canales’ mind, 2.7 seconds is enough time for Young to get through his first two reads in his progression, as well as his checkdown.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) drops back to pass in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
