Ricky O’Donnell, known for his in-depth coverage of basketball at all levels for more than a decade at SB Nation, currently serves as associate director of programming.
One of the most intriguing narratives of the NFL season has been Bryce Young’s remarkable return to the Carolina Panthers. After a rough start that saw the former No. 1 overall draft pick sidelined in favor of Andy Dalton, you would have thought Young’s story at Carolina was coming to an end. However, he made a dazzling comeback, regaining his place in the lineup and dazzling fans ever since.
Young has now thrown a touchdown pass in 10 straight games, marking his return to form with a remarkable performance against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 18. Notably, during the third quarter, during a crucial moment of the game, Young threw his second touchdown pass of the day and celebrated triumphantly before Tommy Tremble even secured the reception. This show of confidence exemplifies Young’s current swagger and rekindles the hope of Panthers fans as they look toward next season.
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Take a moment to watch Young’s touchdown pass to Tremble, complete with this premature celebration:
See Bryce Young, confidently signaling for the touchdown, his back turned, while his receiver makes the catch. It’s clear that this young quarterback is brimming with confidence.
The moment is reminiscent of Larry Bird walking away from the basket during the 1988 NBA three-point shooting contest, confident his shot will go in.
It’s like seeing Stephen Curry score a three-pointer and celebrate before the ball even hits the floor.
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In a lackluster NFC South division, the outlook for the Panthers next season looks brighter than ever if Young continues this upward trajectory. Fans can’t help but feel a new sense of optimism.
