The Carolina Panthers are congregating for the start of training camp this week. It's the most intense stage of preparations, and optimism is high among the fan base after some encouraging strides were made over the second half of 2024.
However, there is one lingering concern that threatens to make or break their fortunes this time around.
And it's not the performance levels of quarterback Bryce Young.
Young looked like a franchise-caliber presence when he came back into the starting lineup. The offensive line was dominant, and the improvements made to the running back and wide receiver rooms should help greatly.