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NFL News: Dave Canales makes something clear about Bryce Young situation with Panthers

Dave Canales didn’t want to delve too much into the topic of Bryce Young and a potential trade of the quarterback from the Carolina Panthers, but he had a few things to say on the matter.

Head coach Dave Canales of the Carolina Panthers looks on against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on October 06, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.
© Getty ImagesHead coach Dave Canales of the Carolina Panthers looks on against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on October 06, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

In a disappointing Week 7 matchup, Dave Canales and the Carolina Panthers fell to the Washington Commanders with a score of 40-7, marking their fourth consecutive loss since Week 3. Amidst the aftermath of this defeat, the head coach faced repeated questions during the postgame press conference regarding the future of quarterback Bryce Young and the possibility of a trade or play.

Canales was reluctant to engage in speculation about Young’s potential trade, emphasizing that the team’s current focus is on the upcoming game against the Denver Broncos. Five weeks ago, they weren’t considering trading Bryce Young. When pressed further on whether that position has changed, Canales responded: “Again, hypotheticals.”

“Right now, we’re focused on the Broncos,” Canales said firmly. “Andy’s playing this week, and that’s really where our focus is at. All those other conversations are hypothetical conversations that Dan and Brandt need to have. But right now, we’re focused on playing the Broncos and getting Andy to take another step in terms of getting us back to playing good football.”

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When asked if the team has lost confidence in Young, Canales redirected the conversation back to Dalton’s role in the upcoming game. “This is about Andy Dalton. This is about playing the Broncos. This is about taking strides with our group,” he reiterated, emphasizing the need to concentrate on the task at hand.

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Head coach Dave Canales and quarterback Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers are seen after losing to the Los Angeles Chargers 26-3 at Bank of America Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Canales wants to play better

Canales did acknowledge that inquiries regarding Young’s future are “not unfounded,” but he reiterated that the team’s primary focus remains on improving performance and preparing for the Denver Broncos game in Week 8.

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With the Panthers struggling to find their footing this season, the speculation surrounding Bryce Young’s future will likely continue until the team can demonstrate some positive results on the field. For now, Canales aims to shift the narrative back to the game at hand and find a way to get his team back on track.

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