This was the big moment Bryce Young had been waiting for. It's why the Carolina Panthers gave up a king's ransom to take the quarterback at No. 1 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft.
The Panthers embarked on a pivotal division championship showdown with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It was a high-stakes game this once-downtrodden franchise isn't used to, so handling the moment and focusing on the task at hand was crucial. And if Carolina was going to achieve its objectives, Young had to lead from the front.
The former Alabama standout has been a model of composure for the Panthers this season.