The Carolina Panthers got what they wanted during their bye week. And they are now tied for the NFC South lead after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers suffered a demoralizing home loss to the lowly New Orleans Saints.
This could provide the springboard for a post-bye explosion nobody predicted before the campaign. But for this objective to be achieved, quarterback Bryce Young must be at the forefront.
Young has been (and still is) a polarizing figure. Some remain convinced that he doesn't have what it takes to take the Panthers where they want to go. Others believe he can be highly successful if everything is in position around the signal-caller.