Will Bryce Young shine under new Panthers coach Dave Canales?

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Bryce Young took the snap out of the shotgun. Protection was solid.

One second, two seconds.

The Carolina Panthers' second-year quarterback, his feet firmly planted and eyes downfield, turned slightly to the right toward running back Chuba Hubbard, who was covered. Then down the middle. Nothing.

"They did a good job of matching what we did,'' Young said.

"It was really kind of a dead play,'' coach Dave Canales added.

Three seconds, four.

Young, who'd had it ingrained all offseason to get rid of the ball in 2.7 seconds, felt pressure on the fourth-and-3 play. Instincts took over. He floated to his left to buy time, avoiding a Buffalo Bills defender…